Can do something similar with Freeview, record two programs and watch a third as long as it's on a channel broadcast on the same multiplex as either channel you're currently recording.
I've got built in Freeview on my bedroom tele but I suppose you need the box to be able to do that?
Yep, but don't you need to pay a premium to get the Sky+ box to Sky+? A Freeview PVR is essentially pretty much the same as Sky+, programs are recorded to an internal hard disk over a twin tuner.
Had my Humax Freeview PVR for around five years and it's one of the best bits of electronic kit I've ever bought. Also used a DVD recorder, but I've had two of those, and both had never come close to the ease and reliability of the PVR, DVD recordings often fail in my experience.
I've just been talking to my brother and apparently there's a way to get all your Sky HD/+ channels on another tele in the house without the need for another subscription or box. It's some kind of receiver thing? (He did say what it was but I can't remember). But if I get that then I'll be able to record stuff on the DVD player. Sorted! 
Cinds
& you said you'd play wiv me lol 