I had a problem with POP3 but the imap4 works a dream
Receiving mail (IMAP4)
IMAP4 server name
imap.ntlworld.com
IMAP4 SSL
Enabled
IMAP4 port
993
IMAP4 authentication
Enabled (or 'Password' on Macs)
IMAP4 username
Full e-mail address, e.g.,
richard.branson@ntlworld.com IMAP4 SPA (Secure Password Authentication)
Disabled