I don't see how a rerun makes any difference. You are still recording from a live source and unless you have a licence you cannot record from that source then rewatch later at the same times it rebroadcast for a rerun. That rerun part is kind of irrelevant. How would you record the first showing without a licence? If you did have a licence during the first live broadcast but no longer have a licence on the rerun you no longer have a right watch the live recordings. Same for Iplayer once the licence expires you are not allowed to keep downloaded Iplayer shows and keep watching them. The fact you are watching the recording at the same time as the rerun rebroadcast doesn't really matter.
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Exactly this.
I've been legally licence free for almost ten years, the absolute best thing you can do is flat out ignore them. Don't call them to tell them you don't need a licence, don't respond to the threatening letters in any other way either, if they knock on the door ignore them. If you happen to answer the door, don't answer any of their questions or engage them, just close the door in their faces. Don't try to act the way you see people on youtube acting, while the videos can be funny acting that way can create more hassle as the TVL 'enforcers' often have a loose connection with the truth. For that matter, try to make sure you don't have a tv visible from any accessible windows. Make sure anyone who stays in your household knows this also, they're prone to bullying tactics and if your partner or a friend opens the door and so much as hints that they were watching a movie the goon will make an effort to twist things.
If the worst does happen and you get a court letter, the TVL-Resistence website linked above is a great place to go and ask for advice.
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I've moved home last month, and so far I am very surprised that I've not had any letters from the TVL threatening me to get one.
Whilst I appreciate the sentiment, this is a lot easier said than done. If I wanted to opt for this tactic I simply couldn't have a TV in my lounge. In any case, I don't pay a licence, and I don't break the rules/law, thusly I have nothing to hide and I'll place my TV where I feel it's best suited.
BBC to switch off red button text in 2020
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-49715314
Something else we're losing from the license fee. Also apparently they are removing the radio function from the iPlayer (this as already been removed on platforms other than the website).
They seem to be getting rid of the uniqueness of the BBC in order to fit in with these streaming services. I don't mind paying the licence fee if I'm getting something that I consider valuable and unique from the service. But this is rapidly changing.
They need to get a new chairman and have a different mind set.
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-49715314
Something else we're losing from the license fee. Also apparently they are removing the radio function from the iPlayer (this as already been removed on platforms other than the website).
They seem to be getting rid of the uniqueness of the BBC in order to fit in with these streaming services. I don't mind paying the licence fee if I'm getting something that I consider valuable and unique from the service. But this is rapidly changing.
They need to get a new chairman and have a different mind set.
The problem is they have no motivation to deliver good value.
They are legally allowed to fund themselves using bully tactics and extortion. They don't have to compete with other broadcasters for customers.
People are ditching the TV licence and using netflix etc. Because they now buy all the good shows which the BBC doesn't want to pay for.
They are legally allowed to fund themselves using bully tactics and extortion. They don't have to compete with other broadcasters for customers.
People are ditching the TV licence and using netflix etc. Because they now buy all the good shows which the BBC doesn't want to pay for.
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It’s probably because a lot of people lie about this.
Just don't answer the door or tell them to come back after making an appointment.
How traumatic
Why?
My wife just shut the door in his face when he said he didn't believe us. *proud husband moment*
Is it? Not really, just annoying and proof that they do indeed play dirty.
I've always told them I don't need a licence after 4 years they now don't believe me.
It can be. With us they amplified an already traumatic experience and made it worse and they didn't care. On top of that some of the letters are worded in a way that can be very traumatic for people who don't know better.
IMO it's high time they ditched the license fee completely and just merged it into other taxes. You don't need a specific license to call the police or have the bin men show up or use a hospital, public services should all be funded from taxes.
The obvious downside is that if it's funded directly from the treasury then there's a risk the government would have too much control and the BBC would end up a government mouthpiece like Russia Today, however as long as it's set up properly with independent committees in charge of funding decisions and not the government it should work fine.
The obvious downside is that if it's funded directly from the treasury then there's a risk the government would have too much control and the BBC would end up a government mouthpiece like Russia Today, however as long as it's set up properly with independent committees in charge of funding decisions and not the government it should work fine.
The BBC actually makes a significant amount of it's revenue from selling it's shows to foreign broadcasters, they are very competitive when competing with other broadcasters for shows/talent and other broadcasters usually compete to buy/show BBC shows.
They buy a lot of the old stuff. Not sure about the more recent shows, probably only the big budget ones. The BBC don't really do comedy anymore but it's those which went global.
And no, it shouldn't be part of other taxes, it's is NOT a public service, it's a business. It should be a subscription service.
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They actually lost a significant amount of revenue when they fired Jeremy Clarkson, Top Gear was their highest global earner.