Problems syncing podcasts between iPhone and iTunes

Hi
I have just upgraded from an iPhone 3gs to an iPhone 4s. However I am now experiencing problems sycing podcasts through iTunes. When I have played a podcast on the iPhone and then sync it still shows as unplayed on iTunes. The played podcasts also remain on the iPhone after the sync even though I have set it to only sync unplayed podcasts.
Appreciate any advice - this has only started happening since getting the iPhone 4s (it worked perfectly on the 3gs).
Thanks in advance

Bump.
Anyone provide any insight into this?
Thanks and I look forward to your reply.
...B

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