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General Discussion => This 'n' That => Topic started by: jaypo on September 13, 2023, 10:45:01 AM

Title: Abolishing the TV license
Post by: jaypo on September 13, 2023, 10:45:01 AM
https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/634869

You can sign this petition to get the very outdated tv licence abolished once and for all,it is set to rise yet again next year.In my humble opinion,it should only be payable if you watch it like all other tv channels.
Title: Re: Abolishing the TV license
Post by: CLKD on September 13, 2023, 10:46:22 AM
I disagree - unless the BBC goes for adverts, how will it be funded for those who continue to watch?  Even if the BBC buys in programmes from Companies, that will cost a lot.  Is there a breakdown as to how the License fee is spent? 
Title: Re: Abolishing the TV license
Post by: jaypo on September 13, 2023, 10:55:10 AM
I never watch BBC,their sitcoms are dire and their news biased
Title: Re: Abolishing the TV license
Post by: Penguin on September 13, 2023, 10:59:51 AM
I never watch BBC,their sitcoms are dire and their news biased

Agree. The bias is horrendous. Should not have to pay for that!
Title: Re: Abolishing the TV license
Post by: Ayesha on September 13, 2023, 11:26:56 AM
I can't believe the bias at the BBC, I watch the news with shock sometimes.
I hate adverts and will fast forward if I've recorded anything, we pay for other TV channels and in this day and age probably time for a change on how the BBC funds themselves.
Title: Re: Abolishing the TV license
Post by: CLKD on September 13, 2023, 11:37:28 AM
Suggestions on a postcard ?   :-\

I take all news with a pinch of salt. 

Title: Re: Abolishing the TV license
Post by: jaypo on September 13, 2023, 11:51:43 AM
Absolutely, I hate paying for the BBC ,even the free channels have better programmes,the BBC were ok in the day of 3 or 4 channels but now? I can't understand why they don't make it like other channels where you pay IF you view or adverts 🤷‍♀️
Title: Re: Abolishing the TV license
Post by: Autumnwalks on September 13, 2023, 01:32:50 PM
I really love BBC Sounds and spend hours listening to podcasts, plays, books etc. It keeps me entertained and informed in the small hours of the morning when I'm lying awake with chronic pain. I don't know what I would have done without it during lockdown as I live alone and could go a week or more without speaking to anyone. Love BBC iPlayer too.
Title: Re: Abolishing the TV license
Post by: jaypo on September 13, 2023, 02:17:33 PM
That's great autumnwalks ,so would you be willing to pay the BBC if they scrapped the licence? I'm not knocking anyone who loves the beeb,just that it's not very fair if you rarely watch it 🤷‍♀️
Title: Re: Abolishing the TV license
Post by: CLKD on September 13, 2023, 02:19:37 PM
Get rid of the 📺 then and watch via laptops etc. rather than catch up?
Title: Re: Abolishing the TV license
Post by: sheila99 on September 13, 2023, 03:07:03 PM
They could sack all the £million plus presenters (Lineker et al) and reduce the fee to £50. It's time they stopped paying themselves so much.
Title: Re: Abolishing the TV license
Post by: jaypo on September 13, 2023, 03:11:11 PM
They could sack all the £million plus presenters (Lineker et al) and reduce the fee to £50. It's time they stopped paying themselves so much.
Yep and constantly patting themselves on the back  >:(
Title: Re: Abolishing the TV license
Post by: Autumnwalks on September 13, 2023, 03:14:17 PM
Yes I would but totally understand why people wouldn't.
Title: Re: Abolishing the TV license
Post by: Ayesha on September 13, 2023, 03:48:44 PM
I really love BBC Sounds and spend hours listening to podcasts, plays, books etc. It keeps me entertained and informed in the small hours of the morning when I'm lying awake with chronic pain. I don't know what I would have done without it during lockdown as I live alone and could go a week or more without speaking to anyone. Love BBC iPlayer too.
I love BBC IPlayer, probably the best thing about the BBC.
Title: Re: Abolishing the TV license
Post by: getting_old on September 13, 2023, 04:00:01 PM
They could sack all the £million plus presenters (Lineker et al) and reduce the fee to £50. It's time they stopped paying themselves so much.

Agree. Salaries for so called stars are ridiculous.
Title: Re: Abolishing the TV license
Post by: getting_old on September 13, 2023, 04:02:05 PM
I can't believe the bias at the BBC, I watch the news with shock sometimes.
I hate adverts and will fast forward if I've recorded anything, we pay for other TV channels and in this day and age probably time for a change on how the BBC funds themselves.

Agree. They currently don't have to answer to anyone or justify their programming because they are given funding. It's time they were accountable.
Title: Re: Abolishing the TV license
Post by: CLKD on September 13, 2023, 05:06:30 PM
As should the government and opposition be ............. and GP surgeries, those still not being able to see a GP face2face.  :-\
Title: Re: Abolishing the TV license
Post by: jaypo on September 13, 2023, 05:17:04 PM
I must admit I watch iplayer but I'd happily pay to view,rather than pay the extortionate amount the BBC charges for a licence AND it's set to rise again in April  >:(
Title: Re: Abolishing the TV license
Post by: Penguin on September 13, 2023, 05:33:55 PM
I must admit I watch iplayer but I'd happily pay to view,rather than pay the extortionate amount the BBC charges for a licence AND it's set to rise again in April  >:(

Yes me too!
Title: Re: Abolishing the TV license
Post by: CLKD on September 13, 2023, 06:00:46 PM
Stamps are rising in price too  :'(
Title: Re: Abolishing the TV license
Post by: Taz2 on September 13, 2023, 09:47:33 PM
Get rid of the 📺 then and watch via laptops etc. rather than catch up?

You still need a TV licence I believe.

Taz x  :-\
Title: Re: Abolishing the TV license
Post by: jaypo on September 14, 2023, 07:25:15 AM
Yes,you do  >:(