Thanks a lot David - but first I'm going to get a new battery. It seems the best thing to do before flat out stating that the remote is kaput, and if it fixes it, all well and good. If it doesn't, I will take you up on your offer though.

Now, does anyone know where I can pick one of these up on the (uk) high street? (Given that we don't have Radio Shack in any decent form over here)

Cheers,

A.