IN many homes, the balance of domestic power lies in the hands of the person who has the TV remote control.

Possession is everything. Favourite programmes hang on a whim.

But what do you call this vital piece of equipment in your house?

Colleagues refer to it as the Flicker, the Whizzer or even (slightly bizarre) the Podger. We have always called it the Fiddler - or when the kids were younger, the Figgler.

No prizes, but we'll print the best names.