Thanks for your input Bunter.  I decided to leave any fiddling until after the play-offs over the weekend (lest I lost the Sky Sports 1 link) having a vested interest in both Sunday's and Monday's matches - both concluded to my satisfaction.  In the mean time I found this:

http://www.xbmcandkodi.com/custombuilds/

Judging by the final entry the problem I highlighted (loss of 'standard' UK TV) is recognised and will be addressed shortly. 

As ever, Bunter, you are a mine of useful information.  You would have got my vote had you stood for election!