TV Licence Super Thread

Tefal · 16 Jan 2017 at 15:38

VincentHanna said:
Aerial.

thank you

agnes · 16 Jan 2017 at 15:44

Don't have a TV service. Don't want to. Nothing but tripe.

Jeps · 16 Jan 2017 at 15:48

I mean, the BBC actually put out quality shows and it hardly costs a lot does it? I don't understand what the problem is.

lude1962 · 16 Jan 2017 at 15:51

What if you record a program when you have a licence, dont re-licence when the time to renew comes along, can you still watch the recording?

VincentHanna · 16 Jan 2017 at 15:52

I believe you can.

stopper · 16 Jan 2017 at 16:02

2006 called, they want their freeman tactics back.

When will they realise they were actually born free on this planet, and they are not under any obligation to abide by any government legislation (corporate rules) in the first place? Why do you think governments hate gypsies/travellers?
Just use your natural born right to remain silent, no one is allowed to refuse you it. And watch as much "chewing gum for the brain" all you want.

tom_e · 16 Jan 2017 at 16:03

stopper said:
Just use your natural born right to remain silent, no one is allowed to refuse you it.

That's what they all say until the thumbscrews and waterboarding comes out.

Glaucus · 16 Jan 2017 at 16:04

Jeps said:
I mean, the BBC actually put out quality shows and it hardly costs a lot does it? I don't understand what the problem is.

a couple of shows a year, which compared to every other provider is stupidly expensive.

Duke · 16 Jan 2017 at 16:08

Diddums said:
Oh boy. Here we go.

For the record, I don't pay a TV license. My reasoning is that a service should be rewarded based on the quality. If you look at other services, they use ads to generate revenue. Make crap shows, nobody watches, nobody sees ads, make no money. Make quality shows, people watch, people see ads, show makes money. This is business 101. To tell me I MUST pay for a service whether I use it or not is nonsense. And then to send letters that would make a debt agency look amateur with words like "officer" and "investigation" is deceitful bullying, as their "officers" are merely employees and their "investigation" stops when I shut the door.

If they weren't so underhanded and actually provided aservice I enjoy, I'd pay it. As it stands now however, they can take their threatening ******** letters and do one. Scumbags.

You seem to be getting rather upset over a service you don't use.

Noxia · 16 Jan 2017 at 16:08

They'll ask you questions, "do you have a tv?" And "when did you last use your tv to watch live broadcasts?"

Can't you just say yes I do and never as I don't watch live TV and that's it? What good is remaining silent if you don't need the licence?

Pottsey · 16 Jan 2017 at 16:09

Jeps said:
I mean, the BBC actually put out quality shows and it hardly costs a lot does it? I don't understand what the problem is.

It costs a lot at around double or triple of the price of the alternatives for less content and lower quality content. The problem is there should be a choice without getting constant harassment from them.

MookJong · 16 Jan 2017 at 16:11

It's worth it for
BBC Radio 4
BBC Podcasts.
BBC4 especially the documentaries and Nordic dramas
BBC TV Dramas - Luther, The Game, State of Play, Taboo
BBC Wildlife programs
NO ADVERTS

A lot of the BBC is left leaning as of late though...

Pottsey · 16 Jan 2017 at 16:11

Noxia said:
Can't you just say yes I do and never as I don't watch live TV and that's it? What good is remaining silent.

Remaining silent has been better for me then speaking to them. For me speaking to them has caused nothing but problems so now I just don't speak to them anymore.

Columbo · 16 Jan 2017 at 16:11

It's worth 39p per day so I can listen to the R4's Today programme on the way to work and PM on the way home ad and music free.
No irritating DJ's shouting down the mic, no god awful auto-tune music repeated 6 times an hour and no bloody ad jingles that stick in your brain all day!

Pottsey · 16 Jan 2017 at 16:12

MookJong said:
It's worth it for
BBC Radio 4
BBC Podcasts.
BBC4 especially the documentaries and Nordic dramas
BBC Wildlife programs
NO ADVERTS

No adverts is pretty normal these days. Most of the alternatives don't have adverts either.

Noxia · 16 Jan 2017 at 16:13

Pottsey said:
Remaining silent has been better for me then speaking to them. For me speaking to them has caused nothing but problems so now I just don't speak to them anymore.

I don't understand why though. If you say you don't watch it then surely that's the end of it?

chillidog · 16 Jan 2017 at 16:14

glen8 said:
I don't believe anyone can enter your premises without a warranty (which is obtained through the courts). Might be interesting to ask them to provide the initial evidence which prompted the letter.

TV Licensing has no power of entry.simple way to get round this is to use a vpn service but yet again you have to pay for the service.

VincentHanna · 16 Jan 2017 at 16:14

Pottsey said:
No adverts is pretty normal these days. Most of the alternatives don't have adverts either.

Ummmm...wha?

Columbo · 16 Jan 2017 at 16:15

Pottsey said:
No adverts is pretty normal these days. Most of the alternatives don't have adverts either.

Who doesn't have adverts?

Tefal · 16 Jan 2017 at 16:15

Noxia said:
I don't understand why though. If you say you don't watch it then surely that's the end of it?

no its not.

depending o nwhat they're like in your area, ignoring them means a letter once i na while to "the occupier" telling them you dont need one means you still get the letrters but also the occaisonal "we want to send an inspector".

many areas telling them, even letting them in to inspect doesnt change anything.