Morning,
Regarding Uk plugs, check out this thread
here
If you are happy with Bbc's,Itv's,Channel 4,More4,Channel 5,movie channels etc.. then a normal sat dish (80cm) and a free to air sat box will do you fine.
No monhtly fees or charges what so ever , love it !
If you want more movie channels and you have money to spend, go with a Sky box..
Joey