Mini-DVI cable and connecting via s-video to scart cable

Hey I bought a mini-dvi adapter a while back and have just purchased a s-video to scart cable to connect it to my television but there is no picture showing just a blue screen. Any help would be gratefully received.
Cheers
Jon

which adapter did you buy exactly?
there is 3 for this series of macbook - DVI, VGA, & analog RCA - S-Video.
if you bought the analog RCA - S-video, I belive the one for the UK has a different part #. you may have bought one for the States that may not support your standard.
http://store.apple.com/uk/product/M9319G/A?fnode=MTY1NDA3Ng&mco=MzQ3MDM2OQ
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