Quite frankly, I'd give it a go with the TV aeriel inside the loft.

NO NO NO, not if he wants it to work properly, assuming you are
talking about an aerial.

Obviously normally you wouldn't even think about it. However, 2 miles from
CP must be worth a shot. I've had excellent reception from a reasonable
quality aeriel inside a loft 20 miles from Hannington.

If it doesn't work, then you haven't lost anything. The aeriel just goes on
the mast.

Christian.