FabSwingers.com forum: The BBC. your views

By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

Hello chums .

Heavens no this is not a thread about men's appendages

It seems the government wishes to clamp down and control the content of The BBC.

Yes we all have to pay the licence fee. But do you feel its relevant to you?

I dont have Sky or netflicks. I do use iplayer to catch up on programs.

For me.i adore the BBC I love their wireless plays and stations .i like their online contact and pod casts

So how about you ? Do you think the BBC should change or stay how it is

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Some good documentaries,Lois Therouxs programmes are interesting

Not worth paying for though...by their own rules if you don't watch live tv as it's broadcast then you don't need a licence

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Except that's about to change too.

IPlayer will now need a license

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

if im honest im not sure what the gov will change bout it.. so cant form an opinion yet

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Except that's about to change too.

IPlayer will now need a license"

see, i thought you always needed a licence to watch live streaming tv or on demand services

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I think they control it fairly heavily anyway. It sometimes seems like a propaganda channel .

Sarah

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Still not paying!

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By *tillup4funMan
over a year ago

Wakefield

"Except that's about to change too.

IPlayer will now need a license"

They should scrap the license and make them find their own money from adverts like everyone else.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Except that's about to change too.

IPlayer will now need a license

see, i thought you always needed a licence to watch live streaming tv or on demand services

Nope on anything watched as it's broadcast.

Anything "time shifted" is free.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Except that's about to change too.

IPlayer will now need a license

They should scrap the license and make them find their own money from adverts like everyone else. "

I prefer the bbc because they don't have adverts

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Didn't our government condemn the Turkish government for controlling their media?

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By *lanemikeMan
over a year ago

Bolton

"Except that's about to change too.

IPlayer will now need a license

They should scrap the license and make them find their own money from adverts like everyone else. "

Does not sound like a very good idea. I am very willing to pay my license fee.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Let's be honest, the BBC collects the license money, then the government takes it from them and gives some of it back... If the BBC was conventionally funded then there would still be a tax to pay somewhere.

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By *lanemikeMan
over a year ago

Bolton

"Except that's about to change too.

IPlayer will now need a license

They should scrap the license and make them find their own money from adverts like everyone else. "

Does not sound like a very good idea. I am very willing to pay my license fee.

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By *im himCouple (MM)
over a year ago

bedworth

The news coverage is crap and biased , never watch it these days for that reason . Much better places to find out what's going on in the world

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By *icketysplitsWoman
over a year ago

Way over Yonder, that's where I'm bound

"Let's be honest, the BBC collects the license money, then the government takes it from them and gives some of it back... If the BBC was conventionally funded then there would still be a tax to pay somewhere."

There was a piece on BBC Breakfast this morning on other countries' public broadcasting. The BBC wins hands down. I'm happy to pay for it if only for my beloved R4 and the World Service. Every business benefits from a regular review and resetting and restating of their aims and objectives. I'm not happy with the government packing the board with their own though.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Wireless op your not nearly old enough to use that word. Nope i never watch it and id gladly get rid if i could xx

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By *appyguy17Man
over a year ago

walthamstow

as a foreigner i probably see the BBC differently than most and i think we are very lucky in this country to have it......for the most part it is unbiased and the quality of it's programmes is revered around the world.......it is the envy of the rest of the world.

it will always be changing and some people don't like change.......but it has to be relevent to the young as well as us oldies......so three cheers for the BBC...X

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By *iamondjoeMan
over a year ago

Glastonbury

As per, you've made any comment from me redundant.

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By *entaur_UKMan
over a year ago

Cannock

I think reform of the BBC is long overdue. I think the license fee is now an outdated way of doing things. Should be a voluntary subscription service or they should raise their own revenue through advertising like ITV. If it was a voluntary subscription fee then I certainly wouldn't pay for it. If I couldn't watch it then I wouldn't miss anything shown on it either.

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"Wireless op your not nearly old enough to use that word. Nope i never watch it and id gladly get rid if i could xx"

How do.you make a wireless get ten prices of metallic chord take one away and you have a wireless

For me i adore the BBC, I dont watch or listen to anything else. I dont like the idea of the government packing the board with their own people and interests .

I can empathise with those who pay their licence fee and don't watch the BBC.

It is the PSB broadcaster that is the envy of the world .

It is with noting how much is raised from the licence fee and how much is returned to the broadcaster.

As for adverts , no thanks I like a program to run from.end to end.without a break.

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By *lanemikeMan
over a year ago

Bolton

Agree entirely.....

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Haven't watched normal Tv or bbc in donkeys years!! Hang on how come there both sex related?

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By *lanemikeMan
over a year ago

Bolton

"I think reform of the BBC is long overdue. I think the license fee is now an outdated way of doing things. Should be a voluntary subscription service or they should raise their own revenue through advertising like ITV. If it was a voluntary subscription fee then I certainly wouldn't pay for it. If I couldn't watch it then I wouldn't miss anything shown on it either. "

Shorted sighted view, if I might say so.....

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I hate the BBC with a passion.

I think it should go pay per view.

To think my hard earned money is going to pay wankers like Robbie savage & whoever is on eastenders at the moment fills me with an indescribable anger.

I hope this sordid company whithers and dies.

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By *lanemikeMan
over a year ago

Bolton

"I hate the BBC with a passion.

I think it should go pay per view.

To think my hard earned money is going to pay wankers like Robbie savage & whoever is on eastenders at the moment fills me with an indescribable anger.

I hope this sordid company whithers and dies. "

Never heard of Robbie savage and never watched eastenders but delighted to pay my license fee for the good things I do watch and to listen to Radio 4.... Take a broader view...

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By *xscotMan
over a year ago

Kingston

And how many of you pay the sky tax for a limited selection of programmes with long advert breaks throughout. I believe sky's profit last year was over a billon pounds

Murdock wants the BBC killed so he can impose his news on us. In the UK he has to show resting at the moment because od both BBC and itn competing

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"I hate the BBC with a passion.

I think it should go pay per view.

To think my hard earned money is going to pay wankers like Robbie savage & whoever is on eastenders at the moment fills me with an indescribable anger.

I hope this sordid company whithers and dies.

Never heard of Robbie savage and never watched eastenders but delighted to pay my license fee for the good things I do watch and to listen to Radio 4.... Take a broader view..."

I don't begrudge you your programmes, you like them you pay for them. But why should I ?

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By *lanemikeMan
over a year ago

Bolton

"I hate the BBC with a passion.

I think it should go pay per view.

To think my hard earned money is going to pay wankers like Robbie savage & whoever is on eastenders at the moment fills me with an indescribable anger.

I hope this sordid company whithers and dies.

Never heard of Robbie savage and never watched eastenders but delighted to pay my license fee for the good things I do watch and to listen to Radio 4.... Take a broader view...

I don't begrudge you your programmes, you like them you pay for them. But why should I ?"

That is the way the system works............

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

On the whole (and not everyone shares everyone else's tastes), I think the BBC do a reasonable job (though I would prefer less of the soaps, cheap entertainment and period dramas).

The White Paper doesn't really change anything, to be honest. More concentration on minority stuff? Not sure about that. Abolition of the Trust? Well, not replaced with anything radically different. Publication of wage levels above £450,000? Why not? Even Chris Overpaid Evans says he is paid too much.

I actually wish that the White Paper had been rather more progressive, but then other countries' television networks have their problems, so there is no easy solution.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

This is a company that prosecutes people for non payment of the licence and often people will get jailed yet they have murderers on the payroll.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"I hate the BBC with a passion.

I think it should go pay per view.

To think my hard earned money is going to pay wankers like Robbie savage & whoever is on eastenders at the moment fills me with an indescribable anger.

I hope this sordid company whithers and dies.

Never heard of Robbie savage and never watched eastenders but delighted to pay my license fee for the good things I do watch and to listen to Radio 4.... Take a broader view...

I don't begrudge you your programmes, you like them you pay for them. But why should I ?

That is the way the system works............"

That doesn't make it right.

Other broadcasters survive on PPV so why shouldn't the BBC.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I used to be a fan but after the coverage of the Scottish independence referendum I now cannot stand them. Used as a tool of the state to spout propaganda that is so bias it is unreal.

When pointed out to friends and family the started to notice it as well and found it to be really obvious when they started looking for it. I would rather have nothing to do with them.

No license fee paid here.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Except that's about to change too.

IPlayer will now need a license

see, i thought you always needed a licence to watch live streaming tv or on demand services

it's complusary for catch up as of today. read it in the news. not sure if it's only for the BBC or all catch up programmes.

i won't miss it tbh.

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By *lanemikeMan
over a year ago

Bolton

"This is a company that prosecutes people for non payment of the licence and often people will get jailed yet they have murderers on the payroll. "
It s not a company it is corporation. Yes, in the end it you do not pay your license you could end up in jail. Murderers on the payroll, what are you on about?

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"This is a company that prosecutes people for non payment of the licence and often people will get jailed yet they have murderers on the payroll. It s not a company it is corporation. Yes, in the end it you do not pay your license you could end up in jail. Murderers on the payroll, what are you on about?"

Leslie Grantham

James Raven

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Leslie Grantham

James Raven

on't forget the peadophiles as well.

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By *entaur_UKMan
over a year ago

Cannock

"I used to be a fan but after the coverage of the Scottish independence referendum I now cannot stand them. Used as a tool of the state to spout propaganda that is so bias it is unreal.

When pointed out to friends and family the started to notice it as well and found it to be really obvious when they started looking for it. I would rather have nothing to do with them.

No license fee paid here. "

I agree, the bias against the SNP the BBC showed during the Scottish referendum was shocking and I say that as an Englishman and someone who wants to keep the union of the United Kingdom together. They are now doing it again in this EU referendum, a Tory MP did a study on the amount of hours coverage each side was getting in this EU referendum and it was found a disproportionate amount of air time was being given to the Remain side. It is meant to be neutral and balanced so I don't know how they can justify it. The Israel/Palestine coverage the BBC has shown for years now has also been biased towards Palestine. Top stars like Chris Evans and Gary Lineker are paid far too much. The BBC needs to change.

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By *lanemikeMan
over a year ago

Bolton

You will have to excuse my ignorance but I have no idea who either of these folk are... Are they BBC employees?

Leslie Grantham

James Raven

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By *lanemikeMan
over a year ago

Bolton

"I used to be a fan but after the coverage of the Scottish independence referendum I now cannot stand them. Used as a tool of the state to spout propaganda that is so bias it is unreal.

When pointed out to friends and family the started to notice it as well and found it to be really obvious when they started looking for it. I would rather have nothing to do with them.

No license fee paid here.

It is entirely impartial. No change needed...

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Leslie Grantham

James Raven

on't forget the peadophiles as well.

I was saving that one for later

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By *lanemikeMan
over a year ago

Bolton

Please explain who these two folk are, I genuinely do not know. Neither name means a things to me.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

You will have to excuse my ignorance but I have no idea who either of these folk are... Are they BBC employees?

Leslie Grantham

James Raven

They have both been on the BBC payroll.

But they'll send little old Mavis to prison for non payment.

A disgusting vile corporation.

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By *illycarrolCouple
over a year ago

n/cle on tyne

we are very near to entering a dictatorship where government control the news and content

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By *entaur_UKMan
over a year ago

Cannock

"Please explain who these two folk are, I genuinely do not know. Neither name means a things to me. "

Try Google

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Please explain who these two folk are, I genuinely do not know. Neither name means a things to me. "

Are you as frivolous with your money in other aspects of life ?

Why do you pay your licence fee blindly without researching where it goes ?

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By *entaur_UKMan
over a year ago

Cannock

"And how many of you pay the sky tax for a limited selection of programmes with long advert breaks throughout. I believe sky's profit last year was over a billon pounds

Murdock wants the BBC killed so he can impose his news on us. In the UK he has to show resting at the moment because od both BBC and itn competing"

Sky news is already available for free on a freeview channel.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

james raven is very interesting definitely google him, i hadn't heard of him before but what a character.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Sounds a bit like the EU....they collect our money, then they give some of it back but specify what we can spend it on...... Now I can see where Cameron gets his "stay in" stance from. Obviously his preferred model of financing!

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By *lanemikeMan
over a year ago

Bolton

"Please explain who these two folk are, I genuinely do not know. Neither name means a things to me.

Are you as frivolous with your money in other aspects of life ?

Why do you pay your licence fee blindly without researching where it goes ? "

On that basis there is nowhere I could spend my money guilt free... As I was say reckon the BBC does a good job. On balance, would sooner have them than Murdoch.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Except that's about to change too.

IPlayer will now need a license

They should scrap the license and make them find their own money from adverts like everyone else.

Does not sound like a very good idea. I am very willing to pay my license fee."

Me too, i find some adverts offensive or in bad taste

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Please explain who these two folk are, I genuinely do not know. Neither name means a things to me.

Are you as frivolous with your money in other aspects of life ?

Why do you pay your licence fee blindly without researching where it goes ?

On that basis there is nowhere I could spend my money guilt free... As I was say reckon the BBC does a good job. On balance, would sooner have them than Murdoch."

The difference is you can choose whether or not to have Murdoch the BBC is forced upon us and we have to pay for the privilege.

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By *xscotMan
over a year ago

Kingston

Murdock is the reason all sport is expensive to watch and very little is free. His inflated fees to the sports companies have driven the hyper inflation in costs and the salaries paid to footballers. Many player are now on more than a million a year.

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By *lanemikeMan
over a year ago

Bolton

"Please explain who these two folk are, I genuinely do not know. Neither name means a things to me.

Are you as frivolous with your money in other aspects of life ?

Why do you pay your licence fee blindly without researching where it goes ?

On that basis there is nowhere I could spend my money guilt free... As I was say reckon the BBC does a good job. On balance, would sooner have them than Murdoch.

The difference is you can choose whether or not to have Murdoch the BBC is forced upon us and we have to pay for the privilege. "

No, you are not "forced" to have a television... Anyway, I pay up willingly for a great service. No complaints from me. Just need to ensure the politicians keep their hand of off it...

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

The government will have its own television channel. That should be interesting.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Please explain who these two folk are, I genuinely do not know. Neither name means a things to me.

Are you as frivolous with your money in other aspects of life ?

Why do you pay your licence fee blindly without researching where it goes ?

On that basis there is nowhere I could spend my money guilt free... As I was say reckon the BBC does a good job. On balance, would sooner have them than Murdoch.

The difference is you can choose whether or not to have Murdoch the BBC is forced upon us and we have to pay for the privilege.

No, you are not "forced" to have a television... Anyway, I pay up willingly for a great service. No complaints from me. Just need to ensure the politicians keep their hand of off it..."

But I am "forced" to pay for the BBC.

This is my argument , you don't mind paying but I strongly object. Make it PPV then it will either survive or die.

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By *entaur_UKMan
over a year ago

Cannock

"Please explain who these two folk are, I genuinely do not know. Neither name means a things to me.

Are you as frivolous with your money in other aspects of life ?

Why do you pay your licence fee blindly without researching where it goes ?

On that basis there is nowhere I could spend my money guilt free... As I was say reckon the BBC does a good job. On balance, would sooner have them than Murdoch.

The difference is you can choose whether or not to have Murdoch the BBC is forced upon us and we have to pay for the privilege.

No, you are not "forced" to have a television... Anyway, I pay up willingly for a great service. No complaints from me. Just need to ensure the politicians keep their hand of off it..."

Very narrow minded view. Many people don't think the BBC provide a great service as has been highlighted in many comments on this thread. Just because you think it's great, doesn't mean everyone else does. Some people want a television for other channels, they may have no interest in anything on the BBC at all but they are forced to pay the license fee. The modern way of doing things is a subscription service for what you choose to watch, such as sky sports or BT sports for example.

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By *lanemikeMan
over a year ago

Bolton

"Please explain who these two folk are, I genuinely do not know. Neither name means a things to me.

Are you as frivolous with your money in other aspects of life ?

Why do you pay your licence fee blindly without researching where it goes ?

On that basis there is nowhere I could spend my money guilt free... As I was say reckon the BBC does a good job. On balance, would sooner have them than Murdoch.

The difference is you can choose whether or not to have Murdoch the BBC is forced upon us and we have to pay for the privilege.

No, you are not "forced" to have a television... Anyway, I pay up willingly for a great service. No complaints from me. Just need to ensure the politicians keep their hand of off it...

Yes, but my point is the BBC does provide a great service. The "modern way" is not the only way of doing things neither is it necessarily the best. Narrow minded, certainly not !!!!

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By *xscotMan
over a year ago

Kingston

By all means make it subscription like sky. Cost for basic package £40 per month. Number of programmes reduced perhaps ads too because it would be privatised. The tories cannot abide to see a cost effective system available to all. Young and old. They think it should be owned by their fiends who can make money out of it. Oops that should have been friends but I think fiends describes the like of Murdock better. Lol

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Wireless op your not nearly old enough to use that word. Nope i never watch it and id gladly get rid if i could xx

How do.you make a wireless get ten prices of metallic chord take one away and you have a wireless

For me i adore the BBC, I dont watch or listen to anything else. I dont like the idea of the government packing the board with their own people and interests .

I can empathise with those who pay their licence fee and don't watch the BBC.

It is the PSB broadcaster that is the envy of the world .

It is with noting how much is raised from the licence fee and how much is returned to the broadcaster.

As for adverts , no thanks I like a program to run from.end to end.without a break.

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all media has some political entity influencing and leaning on it xx

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By *entaur_UKMan
over a year ago

Cannock

"By all means make it subscription like sky. Cost for basic package £40 per month. Number of programmes reduced perhaps ads too because it would be privatised. The tories cannot abide to see a cost effective system available to all. Young and old. They think it should be owned by their fiends who can make money out of it. Oops that should have been friends but I think fiends describes the like of Murdock better. Lol "

Great idea make the BBC a subscription service like Sky sports, I'll be saving myself £40 quid a month because I wouldn't pay for it.

Sky news is already free on freeview channels, funded through advertising.

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By *lanemikeMan
over a year ago

Bolton

Exactly, the BBC costs about £12:00 a month and provides a brilliant service with something for everyone. If it is isn't broken, it does not need fixing...

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Exactly, the BBC costs about £12:00 a month and provides a brilliant service with something for everyone. If it is isn't broken, it does not need fixing..."

The BBC provides absolutely nothing for me.

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By *lanemikeMan
over a year ago

Bolton

" The BBC provides absolutely nothing for me. "

I am genuinely sorry to hear you say that. I do find it surprising given the variety and hours of programmes that are broadcast. Do you listen to BBC Radio.

I can see that it must be frustrating for you to have to buy a license. You will just have to content yourself with the thought, many other people are benefitting from your buying a license.

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By *xscotMan
over a year ago

Kingston

By the way has anyone watched the fox news feed? This is the prime Murdock channel in us. The version here is edited as it would not meet out requirements but even with that it makes the daily mail look left wing

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

" The BBC provides absolutely nothing for me.

I am genuinely sorry to hear you say that. I do find it surprising given the variety and hours of programmes that are broadcast. Do you listen to BBC Radio.

I can see that it must be frustrating for you to have to buy a license. You will just have to content yourself with the thought, many other people are benefitting from your buying a license. "

No I don't listen to BBC radio.

Can we set up a fund to provide me with booze as a sort of compensation ?

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By *eavenNhellCouple
over a year ago

carrbrook stalybridge

Exactly, the BBC costs about £12:00 a month and provides a brilliant service with something for everyone. If it is isn't broken, it does not need fixing...

The BBC provides absolutely nothing for me. "
except for the transmision network for both radio and television nationwirde

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By *iamondjoeMan
over a year ago

Glastonbury

"I hate the BBC with a passion.

I think it should go pay per view.

To think my hard earned money is going to pay wankers like Robbie savage & whoever is on eastenders at the moment fills me with an indescribable anger.

I hope this sordid company whithers and dies. "

Bet you get your info from the Murdoch press

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By *iamondjoeMan
over a year ago

Glastonbury

"The BBC provides absolutely nothing for me.

except for the transmision network for both radio and television nationwirde "

Don;t forget the website

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"I hate the BBC with a passion.

I think it should go pay per view.

To think my hard earned money is going to pay wankers like Robbie savage & whoever is on eastenders at the moment fills me with an indescribable anger.

I hope this sordid company whithers and dies.

Bet you get your info from the Murdoch press

I buy no newspapers and don't subscribe to any broadcasters.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

catch up is still free btw. just read the story and got the right info.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Women's hour

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Exactly, the BBC costs about £12:00 a month and provides a brilliant service with something for everyone. If it is isn't broken, it does not need fixing...

The BBC provides absolutely nothing for me. except for the transmision network for both radio and television nationwirde "

I don't have an ariel and I have a BT cable from which I receive my TV services.

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By *lanemikeMan
over a year ago

Bolton

" No I don't listen to BBC radio.

Can we set up a fund to provide me with booze as a sort of compensation ? "

Should one be set up I would be happy to make a donation.

I do find it very difficult to believe that in among all the hundreds of hours of material transmitted by the BBC there is nothing that appeals to your taste. You must be very hard to please. I do not like all the BBC's output but I do really enjoy some of it..

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By *eavenNhellCouple
over a year ago

carrbrook stalybridge

Exactly, the BBC costs about £12:00 a month and provides a brilliant service with something for everyone. If it is isn't broken, it does not need fixing...

The BBC provides absolutely nothing for me. except for the transmision network for both radio and television nationwirde

I don't have an ariel and I have a BT cable from which I receive my TV services. "
so you never ever listen to any radio station in your car ?

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By *iamondjoeMan
over a year ago

Glastonbury

"I hate the BBC with a passion.

I think it should go pay per view.

To think my hard earned money is going to pay wankers like Robbie savage & whoever is on eastenders at the moment fills me with an indescribable anger.

I hope this sordid company whithers and dies.

Bet you get your info from the Murdoch press

I buy no newspapers and don't subscribe to any broadcasters. "

So where do you get your news from?

I'm sure you don't live under a rock...

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Exactly, the BBC costs about £12:00 a month and provides a brilliant service with something for everyone. If it is isn't broken, it does not need fixing...

The BBC provides absolutely nothing for me. except for the transmision network for both radio and television nationwirde

I don't have an ariel and I have a BT cable from which I receive my TV services. so you never ever listen to any radio station in your car ?"

Very rarely. Certainly not £12 a month worth.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"I hate the BBC with a passion.

I think it should go pay per view.

To think my hard earned money is going to pay wankers like Robbie savage & whoever is on eastenders at the moment fills me with an indescribable anger.

I hope this sordid company whithers and dies.

Bet you get your info from the Murdoch press

I buy no newspapers and don't subscribe to any broadcasters.

So where do you get your news from?

I'm sure you don't live under a rock..."

Itv news

Channel 4 & 5 news

The metro

The evening standard

City AM

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By *xscotMan
over a year ago

Kingston

Exactly, the BBC costs about £12:00 a month and provides a brilliant service with something for everyone. If it is isn't broken, it does not need fixing...

The BBC provides absolutely nothing for me. except for the transmision network for both radio and television nationwirde

I don't have an ariel and I have a BT cable from which I receive my TV services. "

So you never watch the BBC services that are bundled with BT kids never watched children's pros etc

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"I used to be a fan but after the coverage of the Scottish independence referendum I now cannot stand them. Used as a tool of the state to spout propaganda that is so bias it is unreal.

When pointed out to friends and family the started to notice it as well and found it to be really obvious when they started looking for it. I would rather have nothing to do with them.

No license fee paid here.

Absolutely, you see all the same tactics of Project Fear that were used during the Scottish referendum are back in force for the EU one. Companies will leave, could cause a recession, security issues. All were nonsense then and they are all nonsense now. All given coverage on the Beeb.

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By *eavenNhellCouple
over a year ago

carrbrook stalybridge

"I hate the BBC with a passion.

I think it should go pay per view.

To think my hard earned money is going to pay wankers like Robbie savage & whoever is on eastenders at the moment fills me with an indescribable anger.

I hope this sordid company whithers and dies.

Bet you get your info from the Murdoch press

I buy no newspapers and don't subscribe to any broadcasters.

So where do you get your news from?

I'm sure you don't live under a rock...

Itv news

Channel 4 & 5 news

The metro

The evening standard

City AM

"
chanels 4 & 5 use the bbc transmitter network as will city fm also channel 4 receives a portion of the licence fee

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Exactly, the BBC costs about £12:00 a month and provides a brilliant service with something for everyone. If it is isn't broken, it does not need fixing...

The BBC provides absolutely nothing for me. except for the transmision network for both radio and television nationwirde

I don't have an ariel and I have a BT cable from which I receive my TV services.

So you never watch the BBC services that are bundled with BT kids never watched children's pros etc "

I'm 47.

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By *iamondjoeMan
over a year ago

Glastonbury

"Itv news

Channel 4 & 5 news

The metro

The evening standard

City AM"

Three of those are barely newspapers - the Metro is owned by The Mail and the Standard is mainly advertising.

C5 news is owned by Express proprietor and porn baron Richard Desmond.

Only C4 is vaguely watchable.

Where does the virulent anti-BBC attitude stem from? Did they hound you to an early grave in a former life?

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

The fee thing is difficult.

I don't have kids yet pay for other people's to be educated.

All in all, it might just be worth it if they avoid prison and pay for my pension.

I'm not giving up Radio 4 and the World Service without a fight, though.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"I hate the BBC with a passion.

I think it should go pay per view.

To think my hard earned money is going to pay wankers like Robbie savage & whoever is on eastenders at the moment fills me with an indescribable anger.

I hope this sordid company whithers and dies.

Bet you get your info from the Murdoch press

I buy no newspapers and don't subscribe to any broadcasters.

So where do you get your news from?

I'm sure you don't live under a rock...

Itv news

Channel 4 & 5 news

The metro

The evening standard

City AM

chanels 4 & 5 use the bbc transmitter network as will city fm also channel 4 receives a portion of the licence fee "

City AM is a free newspaper.

All

My tv is cable I have no cable.

If channel 4 were to fold because they couldn't survive without a few I wouldn't miss it.

TV is the least important thing in my life. I rarely watch it, probably a couple of hours a week.

I can't see why I should pay for a service I don't use or need.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Itv news

Channel 4 & 5 news

The metro

The evening standard

City AM

Three of those are barely newspapers - the Metro is owned by The Mail and the Standard is mainly advertising.

C5 news is owned by Express proprietor and porn baron Richard Desmond.

Only C4 is vaguely watchable.

Where does the virulent anti-BBC attitude stem from? Did they hound you to an early grave in a former life?"

TV is a medium I don't use or understand. To be forced to pay for it doesn't make sense.

I have a tv , I'll watch the odd news programme , make it PPV and see how it fairs.

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By *xscotMan
over a year ago

Kingston

A point of information. The BBC no longer own any infrastructure between their stdio or the transmitters. They were forced to sell them 20 years ago to a private company who now makes a big profit out of the service

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

The fee thing is difficult.

I don't have kids yet pay for other people's to be educated.

All in all, it might just be worth it if they avoid prison and pay for my pension.

I'm not giving up Radio 4 and the World Service without a fight, though."

Somewhere along the line you will benefit from an educated workforce though , nowhere will I benefit from the BBC.

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over a year ago

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over a year ago

The fee thing is difficult.

I don't have kids yet pay for other people's to be educated.

All in all, it might just be worth it if they avoid prison and pay for my pension.

I'm not giving up Radio 4 and the World Service without a fight, though.

Somewhere along the line you will benefit from an educated workforce though , nowhere will I benefit from the BBC. "

Possibly. Though I am dubious. I do recommend the World Service. And the early morning R4 tweat of the day. Civilisation, you know.

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By *yrdwomanWoman
over a year ago

Putting the 'cum' in Eboracum

I'm a bit sad about the fact that one of the side effects of this latest downsizing is BBC Food having to remove most of their recipe archive. Only recipes from current programmes will be shown.

I love BBC Food website.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"City AM is a free newspaper.

All

My tv is cable I have no cable.

If channel 4 were to fold because they couldn't survive without a few I wouldn't miss it.

TV is the least important thing in my life. I rarely watch it, probably a couple of hours a week.

I can't see why I should pay for a service I don't use or need.

So if you don't watch TV and have no ArieL or cable to receive it anyway, you don't need a tv license, so what is the problem?

do you ever listen to the radio?

and as mentioned above do you object to other taxes being used for things you don't use?

. "

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By *xscotMan
over a year ago

Kingston

Exactly, the BBC costs about £12:00 a month and provides a brilliant service with something for everyone. If it is isn't broken, it does not need fixing...

The BBC provides absolutely nothing for me. except for the transmision network for both radio and television nationwirde

I don't have an ariel and I have a BT cable from which I receive my TV services.

So you never watch the BBC services that are bundled with BT kids never watched children's pros etc "

You must have mist perfect family. Children never watched progs. The must be most clever. Sat and read books and did their homework. They were never placed in front of the screen to give you a little free time

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"City AM is a free newspaper.

All

My tv is cable I have no cable.

If channel 4 were to fold because they couldn't survive without a few I wouldn't miss it.

TV is the least important thing in my life. I rarely watch it, probably a couple of hours a week.

I can't see why I should pay for a service I don't use or need.

So if you don't watch TV and have no ArieL or cable to receive it anyway, you don't need a tv license, so what is the problem?

do you ever listen to the radio?

and as mentioned above do you object to other taxes being used for things you don't use?

. "

I'm not a big radio listener.

And no I don't object to my taxes being used for things I don't use.

But this is entertainment. Do you pay for others to be entertained ? If so can I have a donation towards my next theatre outing please.

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By *iamondjoeMan
over a year ago

Glastonbury

"Possibly. Though I am dubious. I do recommend the World Service. And the early morning R4 tweat of the day. Civilisation, you know."

The sound of civilisation!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dFdas-kMF74

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By *rightonsteveMan
over a year ago

Hove, mainly…

I think it should stay as it is but I do think there is more silliness on the breakfast news now that Bill has gone. I don't like the grinning Louise Minchin.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Exactly, the BBC costs about £12:00 a month and provides a brilliant service with something for everyone. If it is isn't broken, it does not need fixing...

The BBC provides absolutely nothing for me. except for the transmision network for both radio and television nationwirde

I don't have an ariel and I have a BT cable from which I receive my TV services.

So you never watch the BBC services that are bundled with BT kids never watched children's pros etc

My son & daughter have left home. Neither have a tv. It is something that we have never done as a family.

When they ere baby's they watched a few things. That's what PPV is all about. If you want it pay for it. It they had had a favourite programme I would have subscribed to the channel that aired it.

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By *iamondjoeMan
over a year ago

Glastonbury

"My son & daughter have left home. Neither have a tv. It is something that we have never done as a family.

When they ere baby's they watched a few things. That's what PPV is all about. If you want it pay for it. It they had had a favourite programme I would have subscribed to the channel that aired it. "

It does depend on whether you think PPV TV is any good - arguably, there's a race to the bottom as far as programming is concerned and the BBC helps hold up the general quality - I'm thinking of Sky Arts, which was done precisely for this reason...

You say tom-ay-toe, I say tom-ar-toe

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By *iamondjoeMan
over a year ago

Glastonbury

You'll miss it when it's gone

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By *iamondjoeMan
over a year ago

Glastonbury

"You'll miss it when it's gone"

* maybe not Mr & Mrs Polk but the nation as a whole.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"My son & daughter have left home. Neither have a tv. It is something that we have never done as a family.

When they ere baby's they watched a few things. That's what PPV is all about. If you want it pay for it. It they had had a favourite programme I would have subscribed to the channel that aired it.

You say tom-ay-toe, I say tom-ar-toe

Isn't the BBC effectively PPV anyway ? Except they charge even if you don't view.

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By *horltzMan
over a year ago

heysham

" The BBC provides absolutely nothing for me.

I am genuinely sorry to hear you say that. I do find it surprising given the variety and hours of programmes that are broadcast. Do you listen to BBC Radio.

I can see that it must be frustrating for you to have to buy a license. You will just have to content yourself with the thought, many other people are benefitting from your buying a license.

No I don't listen to BBC radio.

Can we set up a fund to provide me with booze as a sort of compensation ? "

Corporation pop ?

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"I'm a bit sad about the fact that one of the side effects of this latest downsizing is BBC Food having to remove most of their recipe archive. Only recipes from current programmes will be shown.

I love BBC Food website.

Have you tried Olive magazine & Observer Food Monthly? Any good?

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"My son & daughter have left home. Neither have a tv. It is something that we have never done as a family.

When they ere baby's they watched a few things. That's what PPV is all about. If you want it pay for it. It they had had a favourite programme I would have subscribed to the channel that aired it.

You say tom-ay-toe, I say tom-ar-toe

Isn't the BBC effectively PPV anyway ? Except they charge even if you don't view. "

Well, almost.

They charge if you have the equipment to view (as they are a bit crap at being able to detect if you are actually viewing).

On the other hand, I am charged for many things that make up our wonderful land but do not use.

Mind you, I am not going to pay for bleedin' Eastenders or Strictly. I have taste.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

If bbc is such an issue untune it from the tv and stop paying your licence. I'm almost certain if your not watching bbc you don't need it.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Slightly off topic.

For news, I like RT. No doubt it is biased. Offers news not covered by mainstream media..

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"If bbc is such an issue untune it from the tv and stop paying your licence. I'm almost certain if your not watching bbc you don't need it. "

If you have a TV you need a licence whether you view the BBC or not.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"My son & daughter have left home. Neither have a tv. It is something that we have never done as a family.

When they ere baby's they watched a few things. That's what PPV is all about. If you want it pay for it. It they had had a favourite programme I would have subscribed to the channel that aired it.

You say tom-ay-toe, I say tom-ar-toe

Isn't the BBC effectively PPV anyway ? Except they charge even if you don't view.

Well, almost.

They charge if you have the equipment to view (as they are a bit crap at being able to detect if you are actually viewing).

On the other hand, I am charged for many things that make up our wonderful land but do not use.

Mind you, I am not going to pay for bleedin' Eastenders or Strictly. I have taste."

But you do pay for eastenders.

Every Time Danny Dyer has a pie & mash you're contributing.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"My son & daughter have left home. Neither have a tv. It is something that we have never done as a family.

When they ere baby's they watched a few things. That's what PPV is all about. If you want it pay for it. It they had had a favourite programme I would have subscribed to the channel that aired it.

You say tom-ay-toe, I say tom-ar-toe

Isn't the BBC effectively PPV anyway ? Except they charge even if you don't view.

Well, almost.

They charge if you have the equipment to view (as they are a bit crap at being able to detect if you are actually viewing).

On the other hand, I am charged for many things that make up our wonderful land but do not use.

Mind you, I am not going to pay for bleedin' Eastenders or Strictly. I have taste.

But you do pay for eastenders.

Every Time Danny Dyer has a pie & mash you're contributing. "

I know. You are right and it really hurts me.

But then at 3 am in the morning, I know that those who were entertained by that crap are not enjoying my experience.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Except that's about to change too.

IPlayer will now need a license

They should scrap the license and make them find their own money from adverts like everyone else. "

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By *heBirminghamWeekendMan
over a year ago

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"Except that's about to change too.

IPlayer will now need a license

They should scrap the license and make them find their own money from adverts like everyone else.

Sky charge a subscription

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

For Mr & Mrs Polk, it's not difficult. hook a MONITOR to the Internet, via any computer. as long as you don't have a tv tuner in the house you don't need to pay a tv license.

problem solved.

You are more than welcome to enjoy my subsidy of the Opera, but the museum bit I do wish to use mysmyself.

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By *olgateMan
over a year ago

on the road to nowhere in particular

People are quite happy to pay up to £70 for a sky subscription but don't want to pay for the BBC or C4

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Slightly off topic.

For news, I like RT. No doubt it is biased. Offers news not covered by mainstream media.."

Best of a bad bunch imo.

Miss watching Abby Martin of a morning while getting ready for work.....smart n sexy wee darlin that she is

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By *entaur_UKMan
over a year ago

Cannock

"Except that's about to change too.

IPlayer will now need a license

They should scrap the license and make them find their own money from adverts like everyone else.

Sky charge a subscription"

Sky news is free on freeview channels.

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By *entaur_UKMan
over a year ago

Cannock

"You'll miss it when it's gone

* maybe not Mr & Mrs Polk but the nation as a whole."

I wouldn't miss the BBC if it was gone either.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I think the bi-annual Patagonian Nose Flute hour on BBC Radio Pretentious is worth the licence fee alone.

Here's food for thought, though - the BBC has paid out nearly £4 million in compensation to Savile's victims - that's roughly 27491 licence fees. We don't pay the fee, and don't want or use the products, but how do licence fee payers feel about their licence fees going to pay for the BBC's involvement in the Savile affair?

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By *heBirminghamWeekendMan
over a year ago

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"Except that's about to change too.

IPlayer will now need a license

They should scrap the license and make them find their own money from adverts like everyone else.

Sky charge a subscription

Sky news is free on freeview channels."

But if you want to watch the latest Sky commissioned drama - you need to pay the subscription for the channel, to be able to watch that content.

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By *yrdwomanWoman
over a year ago

Putting the 'cum' in Eboracum

"People are quite happy to pay up to £70 for a sky subscription but don't want to pay for the BBC or C4"

Well seeing as even the Government have agreed that we carry on paying the licence fee for another 11 years, sucks to be them I guess.

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By *heffmMan
over a year ago

sheffield

I think this post is rather racist as it does not include LBC

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By *mmabluTV/TS
over a year ago

upton wirral

I love the BBC but it should not do all the online stuff it does,they should stick to what they do best

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By *lanemikeMan
over a year ago

Bolton

"You'll miss it when it's gone

* maybe not Mr & Mrs Polk but the nation as a whole.

I wouldn't miss the BBC if it was gone either. "

You may not but I and many others would. BBC give us quality broadcasting on both TV and the wireless......

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"You'll miss it when it's gone

* maybe not Mr & Mrs Polk but the nation as a whole.

I wouldn't miss the BBC if it was gone either.

You may not but I and many others would. BBC give us quality broadcasting on both TV and the wireless......"

Hurrahh some one else said wireless

The whole point of my thread was to reintroduce the word back in to our vocabulary

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Slightly off topic.

For news, I like RT. No doubt it is biased. Offers news not covered by mainstream media..

Best of a bad bunch imo.

Miss watching Abby Martin of a morning while getting ready for work.....smart n sexy wee darlin that she is

Something about wearing that nose stud..

Anyhow. Losing breaking the set & project censored was a shame. Their replacements are just not as strong yet.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I'd happily pay £ 12/month for it as a subscription channel. It all seems a bit daft how it's funded in the 21st century.

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By *olgateMan
over a year ago

on the road to nowhere in particular

"Sky news is free" no it's not, it's paid for and financed by all the other sky subscribers, without their payments, Kay Burley would be unemployed. (Now there's a thought).

Without the licence fee , BBC would not be able to produce the high quality content it does. Standards would slip on both BBC and ITV. There is only a finite pot of money for advertisers to spend. If that pot was further diluted it would jeopardise the viability of the ITV network solely due to a much reduced revenue stream resulting in cheaper programmes. More Jeremy Kyle and less Downton Abbey.

Be careful what you wish for

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By *lanemikeMan
over a year ago

Bolton

""Sky news is free" no it's not, it's paid for and financed by all the other sky subscribers, without their payments, Kay Burley would be unemployed. (Now there's a thought).

Be careful what you wish for"

Wise words.....

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By *illwill69uMan
over a year ago

moston

What does everyone expect? A month or so ago caMoron did tell us that the days when provided we obeyed the law we would be left alone were over. Controlling the output of the BBC is the perfect place to start (followed closely by channel 4 [the other public service broadcaster]). After all caMoron cant have the public service broadcasters blowing the whistle on what him and his mates are up to.

Welcome to the new Tory brave new 'double speak' world.

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By *ulfilthmentMan
over a year ago

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"But I am "forced" to pay for the BBC."

No you're not. You're taxed by the government of the day for access to broadcast media, and some of that money goes to the BBC. Think of it like Road Fund Licence, of which none goes directly towards building or maintaining roads.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Hello chums .

Heavens no this is not a thread about men's appendages

It seems the government wishes to clamp down and control the content of The BBC.

Yes we all have to pay the licence fee. But do you feel its relevant to you?

I dont have Sky or netflicks. I do use iplayer to catch up on programs.

For me.i adore the BBC I love their wireless plays and stations .i like their online contact and pod casts

So how about you ? Do you think the BBC should change or stay how it is

yes it should be shut down

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over a year ago

""Sky news is free" no it's not, it's paid for and financed by all the other sky subscribers, without their payments, Kay Burley would be unemployed. (Now there's a thought).

Be careful what you wish for"

Standards would slip below the calibre of eastenders & strictly ?

Good god.

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By *lanemikeMan
over a year ago

Bolton

""Sky news is free" no it's not, it's paid for and financed by all the other sky subscribers, without their payments, Kay Burley would be unemployed. (Now there's a thought).

Be careful what you wish for

Standards would slip below the calibre of eastenders & strictly ?

Good god. "

Some may enjoy those programmes, why deny them the right to see them.

I am sure I will regret asking but dare I ask your esteemed opinion on David Attenborough's wild life programmes? By the way I rate them as top quality.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

But if you want to watch the latest Sky commissioned drama - you need to pay the subscription for the channel, to be able to watch that content."

No you don't

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-35189131

For the fourth year running, fantasy series Game of Thrones has topped a list of the most pirated TV shows. According to Torrentfreak, the season five finale was illegally downloaded 14.4m times. The number of illegal downloads for the HBO drama is almost double the eight million people who regularly watch the show legally in the US.

http://www.seenit.co.uk/game-of-thrones-season-six-clocks-up-skys-biggest-ever-entertainment-audience/

The return of Game of Thrones has clocked-up the biggest ever audience for a Sky entertainment programme ever with almost five million views so far. According to the broadcaster, there have been 3.8 million views of the opening episode via the Sky platform.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

""Sky news is free" no it's not, it's paid for and financed by all the other sky subscribers, without their payments, Kay Burley would be unemployed. (Now there's a thought).

Be careful what you wish for

Standards would slip below the calibre of eastenders & strictly ?

Good god.

Some may enjoy those programmes, why deny them the right to see them.

I am sure I will regret asking but dare I ask your esteemed opinion on David Attenborough's wild life programmes? By the way I rate them as top quality. "

I don't wish to deny the right of anyone to watch anything, I've been saying all along make it PPV then those that wish to see it can.

Unfortunately I haven't seen an Attenborough programme for years but I hear nothing but praise for them. Again those that wish to view such programmes can pay for it, but why should I ?

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By *lanemikeMan
over a year ago

Bolton

""Sky news is free" no it's not, it's paid for and financed by all the other sky subscribers, without their payments, Kay Burley would be unemployed. (Now there's a thought).

Be careful what you wish for

Standards would slip below the calibre of eastenders & strictly ?

Good god.

Some may enjoy those programmes, why deny them the right to see them.

I am sure I will regret asking but dare I ask your esteemed opinion on David Attenborough's wild life programmes? By the way I rate them as top quality.

I don't wish to deny the right of anyone to watch anything, I've been saying all along make it PPV then those that wish to see it can.

Unfortunately I haven't seen an Attenborough programme for years but I hear nothing but praise for them. Again those that wish to view such programmes can pay for it, but why should I ?"

You seem to have a "bee in your bonnet" about "pay per view". Why not have a system with a modest charge that gives you access to wide choice then pick out what suits? I doubt I would bother with "pay per view". The license is simple, charge everyone who has access to the system, they choose what part of the service they want to use. The current cost is after all less than £ 3.00 per week, not many places you can buy a pint for that price.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

""Sky news is free" no it's not, it's paid for and financed by all the other sky subscribers, without their payments, Kay Burley would be unemployed. (Now there's a thought).

Be careful what you wish for

Standards would slip below the calibre of eastenders & strictly ?

Good god.

Some may enjoy those programmes, why deny them the right to see them.

I am sure I will regret asking but dare I ask your esteemed opinion on David Attenborough's wild life programmes? By the way I rate them as top quality.

I don't wish to deny the right of anyone to watch anything, I've been saying all along make it PPV then those that wish to see it can.

Unfortunately I haven't seen an Attenborough programme for years but I hear nothing but praise for them. Again those that wish to view such programmes can pay for it, but why should I ?

Come down my working mans club and you'll get change for that.

No tv or music though.

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By *uyfromchiMan
over a year ago

CHICHESTER

Stay its brill all for 40p a day great value

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By *ighting17thMan
over a year ago

Bodmin

The only thing the BBC do that I bend over backward to catch is "Geoff Barker's Rock and Roll Party"...

If I miss it "live" I always catch it on the iPlayer.

As for their television programmes, most of the ones they make now are nothing short of awful. I remember I came off stage after portraying Wyatt Earp a few years back and a woman came up to me and asked me if I'd read for a part on their "EastEnders" programme. I couldn't believe the nerve of the woman. She said I had been fantastic on the stage- so why would I be good for "EastEnders"... The quality of performances in that is on par with the "performances" of a pro stage cast I work with after about the second READ THROUGH!

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By *olgateMan
over a year ago

on the road to nowhere in particular

"The only thing the BBC do that I bend over backward to catch is "Geoff Barker's Rock and Roll Party"...

If I miss it "live" I always catch it on the iPlayer.

100

1 to change the lightbulb

1 to hold the ladder

98 to say "that should be me up there!"

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By *ighting17thMan
over a year ago

Bodmin

"The only thing the BBC do that I bend over backward to catch is "Geoff Barker's Rock and Roll Party"...

If I miss it "live" I always catch it on the iPlayer.

100

1 to change the lightbulb

1 to hold the ladder

98 to say "that should be me up there!""

Lol! Nice one!

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