...whilst Freesat isn't quite the same channel mix as Freeview, the majority of the availability is the same.
Depending on how long you're going to be deprived, and how much you're prepared to pay, then it seems to me that Freesat is the most viable solution for live TV much as you are used to.
A permanent installation would require a house-mounted dish, and either a Freesat capable TV, or a Freesat Digibox to connect to the existing TV. This might be a good idea if you're out in the sticks and stand a chance of losing signal again. Self-install of the dish is not particularly difficult, but only if you know what you're doing, otherwise professional install drives the cost up somewhat.
With the Digiboxes at under £50, however, a "camping" satellite and tripod such as Z (and myself) use, would not push the total much above £100. You'd need someone who was adroit at aligning it, a clear view roughly South (line of sight to the satellite - big trees can be a problem) and a way of getting the satellite lead inside. Once set up, it should need no further intervention.
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