I hope one of your U.K. friends will answer your Rx question.
My suggestion is if you have a current pooter at home, order the Great Planes G2 RC sim. and practice with it. The program has both the copters and planes to help learn. The $200.00 US is well worth the money.
I've been flying fixed wings for over 30 years and tried a Kyosho EP copter; it was a humbling experience.