I'm going abroad in the not too distant future and my bank TSB have just announced that I'm going to be charged for the privilge of accessing my dosh when abroad. Can anyone recommend a good credit card that DOESN'T charge the earth if you have the temerity to use it on foreign soil?

Nationwide, you can use their debit card abroad for no fee. My brother opened an account specifically for his holiday money last year.

Ditto

i use royal bank of scotland, it cost me peanuts to get some cash out of a machine

Yes, Nationwide do have a card that does not charge, best use them.