dazk55

Can be done, by using a "sling box" see link below, basically you need soemone with a receiver box in UK (Sky / Virgin) & broadband connection, 1 bit of the sling box goes that end.
Your end you have broadband connection here / PC, sling box kit this end to the TV, you can even use the same sky + box here I understand allowing you to record progs etc, about £100 all in, or there abouts.

See the website here:

http://www.slingmedia.com