Ian, you're not confusing matters - but we have a parabolic (satellite dish) and have had access to TV up to last week, when the BBC shifted the satellite position. We also have all the French TV channels through our Live Box including teens of sports channels. Hubby being a sport fanatic (ex-racing cyclist). We are currently sorting out the TV but to be honest the TV is not big loss as we enjoy a lot of French TV; we've had access to digital radio via the satellite of course.
With our changed circumstances, due to ill health for both of us, my radio listening has been 'transferred' for the main part to another room, our snug, where my computer is - or alternatively another room with the Chrome book. Because hubby, sadly, is no longer as mobile as he was I obviously want him to be able to watch his sport. Hence the radio for me is very important.
However now I can look forward to the end of the Sochi Games
and getting my radio back AND following our French technician's visit tomorrow, perhaps the UK TV too - although that is a bonus and not a given right - although with some of the rubbish I'm not sure bonus is the correct word
Many thanks for your interest.
Kate.