There are two valves, one at entry, one at exit. It's possible the exit valve is shut off, so even when the TRV is open there won't be any flow in to it because the cold water can't exit.
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turned out to be a load of air in what I didn't realise was the next radiator along.
There are two valves, one at entry, one at exit. It's possible the exit valve is shut off, so even when the TRV is open there won't be any flow in to it because the cold water can't exit.
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