Just failed today! I knew I'd failed within about 5 minutes because I (very, very stupidly) left my indicator on after a turning. He had to tell me to turn it off, which is never a good sign. Managed to get another in 2 1/2 weeks though, so onwards and upwards!
PS Dainty Duck, don't give up, I'm sure we'll get there eventually! I too have a father who passed his motorbike test with 2 minors and was on at me to join his 'passed first time' club in the car...I bet it was easier in their day! And I think it's just much harder under test conditions to keep your cool, my mind sort of collapsed today!