Virgin Media multiroom?

[T5GRF]

We have 2 Virgin (non TiVo) boxes one upstairs and the other in our lounge. We are building a 2 storey extension and would like to be able to share the signal from the existing boxes rather than shell out for 2 further boxes plus installation etc.
one of the boxes is located just the other side of a wall fiorming part of the new room downstairs so it would be easy to drill a hole through the wall and run a cable through. The downstairs box is also connected to a Pioneer LX 85 receiver which is hooked up to our wireless network.

Any thoughts on how we could do this or is it a new Virgin box ?

Cheers

Edited by T5GRF on Thursday 11th September 20:18

[T5GRF]

Thanks for the replies. JimbobVFR, forgive the numpty question but could you explain how the cabling would work? Would I run a cable from the Virgin box or via the receiver? What kind of device and cable would I need to be able to change channel remotely using an app on an iPhone or iPad?

Thanks