Daveee:
My original post wasn't very clear in hindsight. My new Philips TV uses the figure of 8 mains cable, virtually every other TV uses the 'cloverleaf' 3 pin lead. Purchasing one of these figure 8 mains leads at a 5m length is very difficult, even Philips couldn't find one. In then end I located a 3m lead. When ran in a straight diagnol line from my TV to my power socket will just reach. Trust me to buy an awkward TV. Extending these leads is also not advised. Anyone else considering a Philips TV that would require more than a 1m power lead I would advise you to purchase one via Ebay prior to you setting up the TV, the annoying thing is these cables only actually cost about £5. You try finding a shop that stocks them though
Thanks for the suggestions anyway. Here is a list of my local stores that couldn't provide this basic lead:
Comet
Currys
Homebase
B&Q
Wilkinsons
Argos
Maplin
PC World
Screwfix
Not to mention about 5 local TV and aerial installation companies. Sort yourselves out!
Well your original post did say "Just a standard 5m cable"
Anyway why dont you buy a 5m cable and a fig of 8 adaptor on the end, would that work?