you would need a power transformer to run it, as they use 110V 60 Hz not 240V 50 Hz.

and you wouldn't get a picture or sound as they take an NTSC input, not the PAL that you use in UK. most dvd players can output switchable NTSC or PAL, but not satelite or cable.

i'm sure that you can also get NTSC to PAL converters though, but you'd have a right spaghetti mess of cables everywhere