Not really sure what to suggest. You can get really small cheap TV's from Tesco and the like, but I'm not sure the picture quality will be all that. How about an iTunes or other streaming service voucher and then you could just watch on your computer or idevice?
My favorite recent gadget is my eyeTV from Elgato, makes my Mac in to a DVR which can easily record shows and (most important for me) convert them to iPad friendly formats.
Check it works in your region / provider etc. of course if its something you pursue