Are You Visiting Me or Not?!, Plus Bonus New Goon Visit!

[@nyeainsbar2793]

In the early 90s I was a postman. These letters were sent every year to a street that had been demolished in the 70s - every address. These letters were returned by Royal Mail to the TV licensing agency, yet every year they came again. So much for an 'investigation'.

[@sixcylinders6346]

That’s awesome 🤣

[@7200932]

It’s because all they have is a database of addresses and it shows which addresses have licenses and which don’t and I would say even back then it would be the start of early automation and so the letters are automatically generated and sent, because nobody took the old addresses out of the database the letters would continue to be generated. No fancy detector equipment needed just a database of addresses to show what was licensed and what isn’t

[@robl5833]

Hilarious 😂

[@harrish6]

Well they have to spend the remaining licence payers subs somehow.

[@steveblease]

Good God.

[@itsmatt517]

It seems the BBC should be obligated to ensure that people who don't pay the license can't access BBC services rather than sending threatening letters

[@davebutterworth7414]

Absolutely!! Just goes to show they’re thieving sods …….

[@aland9123]

In an ideal world, yes. However, you are not permitted to watch any live TV without a license (including ITV/Channel 4 etc).

[@ibzman1393]

Just like every other service provider

[@puclopuclik4108]

if only there would be something like subscription apps for entertainment providers.

[@davarosmith1334]

Your right there, Freeview boxes years ago used to have card slots for pay per view cards. Sports channels were unavailable along with other channels unless you wanted to pay for them. Sky is the same nowadays except you can add to your package what you want. So like the advert "problems" the BBC seem to come out with or scrambling the channel on sky ect . They are content ripping off the British public for crap content on there channels!

[@theymusthatetesla3186]

When one came to my door, I immediately began pretending (by my eye movement) that there was something behind him. I pointed behind him (with a look of horror on my face) and exclaimed "....what the hell's THAT??!" When he turned, I shut the door. He never came back.

[@willdixon2349]

Love it !

[@brazil-y2y]

Brilliant!

[@janetrichardson1980]

😂

[@JimmyTerryPWL]

Haha did he knock again? I might try that

[@richardtaylor3798]

I never even open the letters-i use them to light my log burner

[@barriewilliams4526]

Me too👍

[@mrobo9037]

That's exactly what I use these letters for 🤣 I've got a wood burner and they are used in initial burning 👍

[@williamlowther7051]

I put them on the side by my back gate next to my letter box outside, keep them coming I say,

[@andywrollo2915]

Do you need any more. 😊

[@paulmurgatroyd6372]

You'll get more enjoyment watching the flames than the BBC...

[@thegrandmuftiofwakanda]

These people p... me off. It is hard sell and harassment. It should not be allowed.

[@davidross6574]

All it takes is for one person to successfully sue TV Licencing for harassment and all these letters would stop. I am surprised that a class action has not been taken against them yet.

[@jamiecurran3544]

Blackbelt barrister says it isn't considered harassment so that's wh6 no-one has already!🤔

[@tomd96]

The problem with that is, there is an exception to harassment law where if the actions were taken to prevent a crime then they are lawful. The counter to it is one of the conditions of this exception is whether or not this action is considered reasonable, which isn't a very strong case. The recommendation of people I've seen give out is to remove their implied right of access to your property in writing. This essentially tells them to fuck off with their "enforcement visits" because they're no longer welcome on your property. They won't be able to investigate anything that isn't considered legally public (such as anything visible/audible from the sidewalk of your house) As such, any "evidence" of the crime they're accusing you of would be illegally obtained and thrown out of court. I'm not a legal expert but I imagine making their job harder is still a win.

[@stuontwo677]

@@tomd96 Removing implied right of access might also allow them to get a warrant because "what are you hiding". I think just saying no thanks and closing the door is the best way.

[@jammiedodger629]

@@stuontwo677 Warrant has to be justified. Removal of implied rights of access is not adequate justification. you're 100% right though, just don't answer the door.

[@joe90ninetywc]

Removing implied right of access guarantees a warrant best just say nothing and get the door shut 💪

[@johnferguson40]

Keep up the good fight. Knock knock. "Who are you"? "Tv licensing". "No thanks". Close door. NOTHING MORE. Everybody should know this, well done for explaining to peoplee.

[@icouldbewrongicouldberight]

"Knock knock" Deathly silence. Don't even open the door, if it's not obviously the postie or a friend

[@HillbillyYEEHAA]

I don't even answer the door. If I don't know you , and you don't tell me you are coming, you are essentially cold calling me. Which i don't like.

[@kickit2504]

Even better if you have a Ring Door bell or intercom - you can talk to them without opening the door.

[@xxxx-ep1tj]

@@kickit2504 You don't need to talk to them.

[@Potterthepattayaperv]

Fortunatly i have just got a flat which means i dont have to answer the door to anybody i dont want to..

[@sonictelephone1526]

I wish they had sent more during lockdown. It would have been really handy when people were hoarding toilet paper 😐

[@chrisbuxton1958]

I had forgotten about that toilet paper shortage. Wasn’t all that era ridiculous?

[@zog97xy]

A bit hard for that purpose though!

[@sonictelephone1526]

@@zog97xy better than nought 😂

[@CulturedThugPoster]

They never come, thier balls are empty. They have been threatening a visit for 10 years ..

[@mda5003]

@@zog97xy You are clearly not old enough to remember Izal toilet paper!

[@Drewtheelder]

Imagine getting a letter stating that you don't have a vehicle license when you don't even drive.

[@robtheplod]

I paid my licence for 30 years at my address and the BBC have my full name and address. I stopped my Direct Debit and told them i wanted to be unlicensed. The letters i get are always addressed to the Legal Occupier so the BBC obviously dont talk to Capita!

[@G00glemail]

You can pull back the direct debits you've paid

[@daryllportas8453]

I haven't had a license for 11 years. I have had all the letters many times. They follow a cycle, come to an end, and then the cycle starts again. I always have a good laugh at the letters.

[@philkasafir.]

14 years almost for me! Always been legally too :) I'm a gamer, I sit on my arse playing playstation and watching KZbin. I watch streamers play games on KZbin too but you don't need a license for that, it's just watching some on a webcam - doesn't qualify but they MIGHT try and suggest otherwise to guilt you into paying

[@chrisbuxton1958]

When the goon calls, remember the golden rules: Never disclose your name, do not sign anything, and close the door.

[@garylovell6017]

An unopened door can't incriminate itself.

[@kevster1007]

Don’t open the door, simples

[@robl5833]

Don't answer the door, your bloody door.

[@loonaticsrunningtheassylum]

Better still..... don't open the door!

[@bluelightzwit7447]

Don't open the door, you're not obligated to open the door.

[@carolinefreeman8208]

I did the No Licence Required online thing a few years ago. I immediately got an email off them saying that they wouldn't be contacting me by letter or email for two years - within a week I had the first VERY threatening letter. Since then I get one every four weeks like clockwork (to the point that I can predict when the next one will arrive) Crapita should be prosecuted under the malicious communications act

[@WhiteDieselShed]

I did mine almost 2 years ago now and got 3 letters within a week then nothing at all. I may ignore the renewal. I have cancelled many things over the years and there was never a need to keep contacting them. I say no thanks and that's it unless I decide to purchase it again.

[@carolinefreeman8208]

@@WhiteDieselShed NEVER do the renewal - it's an entrapment scam, because in the declaration, you have to tell them when you intend to stop watching TV, and this date MUST be at least a month from the date of your declaration, so if you are renewing rather than doing it for the first time, they will use this as a confession that you have been watching unlicenced during the previous two years. Pure entrapment so DO NOT EVER CORRESPOND WITH THESE CREEPS !

[@_Uh_Oh_]

@@WhiteDieselShed Yeah I did one a few years back and then it has run out and I am just throwing the letters in the bin again

[@paulhope3401]

Exact same here... showed them I dont have a tv and they said I would stop getting the letters.... but the letters kept coming . It is harassment. If they ever come to my door again... they will probably be getting a right bollocking.

[@elwoodbluesmorris2120]

every time i get a date for a visit they dont turn up , next visit 7th of jan cant wait , letters from them always makes me smile.

[@Brookspirit]

Send them a bill saying you took a day off work and waited for them.

[@puclopuclik4108]

make sure you have tee and biscuits on the 7th of January.

[@liedetector7436]

I got one today as well.Must be the Christmas bonus.

[@keithwesley2471]

Glad you showed this letter! I often wondered what was in the envelope I was tearing up and throwing in the bin! A few hundred at a rough estimate!

[@nicoleschmitt123]

Yeah, I always think of the wasted money when I throw that stuff away every 3 weeks (don't know really, but that's what it feels like). Imagine the programs you could make, if all that printing, 'investigating', etc. was stopped...

[@davidbetts9332]

@nicoleschmitt123 yeah, unfortunately nothing but programmes about identity politics and minorities.

[@user-zu6qn9ux9n]

@@davidbetts9332apparently that our strengths 😂😂

[@discipleaj]

I burn the ones put into my letterbox 😀

[@MikeEves]

Yep I've had over 200 I reckon. All of them ended up in the bin. The last goon visit was about 6 years ago, told to fook off and the slimey tw*t did....

[@philandrews9776]

Had exactly the same letter today...word for word. Thei informed me last June that I was "under investigation and to expect a visit" 6mths later nobody that I am aware of has knocked on my door. Your info regarding how to deal with TV licencing is epic...many thanks

[@effedorf]

I don’t read them anymore Jon. I’ve had 2 visits in 3 years. First during lockdown just after I moved to a new property. Female who told me she couldn’t identify herself until I identified myself due to data security . Laughed in her face. Second a 60 ish man. Just said, thanks to you, no thanks, please leave, shut door. Nothing since. I live in a rural village so guess they don’t bother anymore once that went on their system. First woman was well pushy and wanted to come into my home! During lockdown! I told her she was not coming into my place. She agreed she wasn’t actually allowed to! Bloody cheek! People knocking on MY door and refusing to introduce themselves!

[@Woodman-Spare-that-tree]

@@michaelanwyll. I met a plumber who told me he went to a house once where the customer locked him in a upstairs room and held him prisoner 😂

[@duncan1945]

@@michaelanwyll ha ha ha ha that did make me laugh !!!!!!!!!!!

[@kanamispick5368]

I would score your sarcasm level at 11/10 😂

[@themole1944]

I'm 79 and not had a hell and damnation letter since 2021,i feel left out

[@laurencecope7083]

I had 2 last month.

[@carolinefreeman8208]

I got this very same letter this morning. I took it it out the back and torched it. Since the BBC murdered Doctor Who in 2017, there is absolutely NOTHING on tv that I want to watch. I have enough DVDs and KZbin channel subscriptions to keep me entertained for the rest of my life

[@buzz4175]

I received on of these letters today, I find them threatening and offensive since I do not require the "service", surely they must border on letters which cause stress and anxiety which is illegal

[@_Uh_Oh_]

This is what winds me up, how dare they send a letter threatening you for something you do not even use or care about, how on earth it is legal baffles me and is absolutely harrassment in every sense. Our doorbell doesn't work so doubt I would even notice if any of the moron goons appear

[@joe90ninetywc]

They can do this because the mainstream parties most people vote for allow it, vote Reform UK if you want sensible laws for Patriotic Citizens.

[@thepagan5432]

We stopped watching TV probably 8 years ago, while we lived in Wiltshire. The guy from Capita came to the door and proudly announced that we no longer had a TV licence. Did you know that some people from Capita are scared of a 120 lb snarling dog, she is 165 lb now. We moved 4 years ago to a house halfway up a mountain in West Wales. We haven't heard a peep out of them for 5 - 6 years.

[@stuontwo677]

ppl are also scared of 60lb dog.

[@thepagan5432]

@@stuontwo677 lol so true, we have a Shih Tzu / Jack Russell cross and he can be aggressive. We have 7 dogs and they are all protective of the family.

[@steveross8364]

There's 20 properties in my post code. All in a straight line. You could canvas them all in under an hour. Guarantee a visiting goon wouldn't survive for more than 10 minutes, 5 at weekends, and his remains wouldn't be found. Ho-ho-ho! Merry Xmas to one and all (goons excluded).

[@LizHoneysett]

😂😂

[@Blobby192]

i lived in tough areas they wouldnt set foot in same as traffic wardens

[@nickcoppard5335]

They never visited my pig farm , allegedly

[@garylovell6017]

There needs to be a solid campaign NOW to get as many people as possible to start 2024 (January 1st) by cancelling their TV licences. Ok you can't do it on Jan 1st as everything's closed but asap after this date, or even before. Do it as a Xmas present to yourself!!! It could cause the immediate collapse of the licence. Spread the word NOW!!!!!

[@Blobby192]

the government wont give up their money they will just tax the internet

[@anonnona8099]

@garylovell6017 > There needs to be a solid campaign NOW to get as many people as possible to start 2024 > (January 1st) by cancelling their TV licences. Ok you can't do it on Jan 1st as everything's > closed but asap after this date, or even before. Do it as a Xmas present to yourself!!! > It could cause the immediate collapse of the licence. Spread the word NOW!!!!! How on earth are you going to get a significant number of people to give up watching live TV etc? Even Baldrick had better planning skills than you....

[@joe90ninetywc]

Best not to notify them just cancel your DD , job done 👍

[@stephenholmes1036]

Jon you could wallpaper your lavatory with all this junk mail!

[@samsungcrossland2036]

My last letter was red and it ended up straight into bin 😊

[@jameznash]

This would be completely illegal to do by any other company - yet the BBC are allowed to send complete lies through the post. I would love these letters to be examined by a court and the BBC forced to change such illegal wording

[@lowenslow945]

Hi Chilli, had the red letter last week - straight in the shredder, about the fourth red one now, having had roughly one a month for the last 18 months. There’s a pattern ! Another excellent video.

[@steve_r6457]

I had my first visit a couple of weeks ago. After the "I'm from TV licencing" and my "no thanks", I had a bonus feature... As I closed the door, he said "I'll just leave you my card".... So I re-opened the door and said "why? I don't require that either", and door closed on him again. Great video's, keep up the good work!

[@nickcoppard5335]

It's good fun to hold letter box till they walk off ,

[@jibijay]

Same here. The only time I had a visit was after I did the "no licence needed" on the website a few years back. I wasn't in at the time and they stuffed a bunch of stuff through the letterbox. Now I just get a letter, what seems like every month, threatening an investigation. I think they believe that if you are the kind of person that would let them know you don't need a licence then you're more likely to cooperate with them when they call over and stitch you up, so they target these "cases" specifically. A scummy tactic imo because theyre probably right about that. No contact at all is the only way to go with these people.

[@Smokinroco]

Stopped paying for our tv license 3 years ago, received letters every 3 weeks since, it's saved me a lot of money on toilet roll.......

[@simplestuff3895]

Black Belt Barrister has a great recent video where he explores whether the letters amount to harassment. There’s a case he references which suggests it probably does. Well worth a watch

[@nobbyblob9906]

We get them regularly once a month. They get more comical every time.!!!

[@philkasafir.]

I get the letter every 2 years and that's it now, I think they've finally clocked on that if nothing has changed in 14 years it probably won't now 😂 last time they came round I opened the door and the TV said "no signal" he just said "no problem sir you don't need one' and walked off! Never came back 😂

[@kacper9441]

I also get once a month and all go straight to the bin😂😂

[@philkasafir.]

@kacper9441 it's all just wrong. No one should be assumed a criminal by default because they choose not to opt in to a service, they're just exercising their rights as consumers. I had a guy full on insulting me yesterday accusing me of watching TV and dodging the fee, says I'm a part of the problem and why his grandad has to pay for a license. Whilst I don't disagree, why should I burden the guilt because I've made an informed choice not to buy something I don't need? Its madness, this guy was nasty as hell and it just baffled me. Personally If my grandparents or parents were still around I'd be giving them access to everything BUT the services they need for live TV and they would see how much better it actually is, unfortunately they're no longer with us but there's nothing stopping other people teaching their elderly relatives "the way" 😎

[@stellam8157]

Your videos are really helpful ! I cancelled 2 months ago and am wary of any knocks on the door, but now, armed with your advice, I know what to do! Thanks Jon 👍

[@carolinefreeman8208]

If you're really worried then it might be worth investing in a door camera (not a bad idea for general home security anyway), but ultimately, as Jon points out, these goons are just door to door salesmen who often dress like coppers to intimidate you like a common playground bully and have NO powers whatsoever.

[@philkasafir.]

As long as you're doing it legally and above board you've nothing to worry about

[@lizvickers7156]

​@philkasafir. Exactly. All these people have to do is just declare it. I haven't had a license for 2 years and have declared it. I have had no letters, no calls nothing. This man is just telling people to break the law. He is pathetic.

[@carolinefreeman8208]

@@philkasafir. That;s true, but the pedo-funders at Crapita will still harass the F out of you

[@matty39]

That Scott Robson is busy, he's also the "enforcement officer" in Guildford!

[@johnmurphy1466]

Thank you, great content! We recently stopped paying ours and it’s reassuring watching this incase we get any follow ups! Haven’t watched the bbc since and don’t miss it one bit, there’s so much good stuff on KZbin! 👌

[@djmattblack]

I reckon people like yourself, Silver voices and all the other anti license people should start a campaign to persuade everyone to cancel their licenses, you could use the rise in April to do it as that would be a good way to persuade people to cancel

[@Rachel_M_]

I'm not buying one after 20 years just to cancel it.

[@sarahdutton1291]

Too many old folk still believe everything BBC says and love coronation street why do you think they stopped the free licence? It's coz they're the only people who will pay them.

[@Rachel_M_]

@@sarahdutton1291 coronation street is ITV.

[@bazwillrun]

the problem then is there will be a threshold and government will step in and levy an amount in general taxation...so then every single taxpayer will be paying one way or another for it, even those that do not need a licence in any way or form

[@ILikeWhiteUK]

@@Rachel_M_ Nor am I , ner ner na na nerrrr 🤣

[@rafezetter8003]

For THREE YEARS hey have been threating to come an visit me. I've even called them and asked them to either come and check or STOP HARASSING ME. Neither has happened.

[@stuartwells4133]

Hi ChilliJonCarne, First of all just want to say, love your channel & everything that you do. 27th November 2023 was Three years since I started receiving threatograms from the T.V.L.A. In that time I have been under 9 different investigations been told countless times that I am going to receive a visit. But so far I have had 0.0 visits. I live in South Shields Tyne & Wear & the closest T.V.L.A office to me is in Newcastle Upon Tyne 8 miles away or a 20 minute Metro train ride away. The last letter I received from them was April 2023 saying that I had 10 days to, you guessed it get correctly licensed. When ever I receive there letters I just bin them.

[@njparkin5894]

I keep getting these letters. I can't wait until they come knocking on my door.

[@darrenp1711]

I’ve been under investigation for years, still not had a visit. Feel like i’m missing out.

[@averyvaliant]

"You can expect a visit soon" They must spend a fortune on lawyers to draft these letters with as much of a threatening tone as they can get away with. Gotta love the red stamp "Visit approved" haha. But on a serious note, can't they be reported for harassment and/or threats, or at the very least, told to stop sending letters AND deny their right of access to the property? I wonder if there's any pre written letters out there that people can send off to cover that? Just another thought, the visits themselves are essentially door to door salesmen/women, so what if you have the NO Sales people trading standards sign up? According to trading standards it's an offence to knock when the sign is up, especially if they come back again Perhaps that could be investigated by trading standards.

[@markjeffery7319]

I sent a note to them saying licence not required 5 years ago and have never had a visit.

[@along4990]

yes but now you are saving them money…. why? i just keep letting them send the monthly threatogrammes which costs them money 👍

[@markjeffery7319]

​@@along4990my comment was directed at John's point that if you declared no licence required you'd definitely get a visit.

[@along4990]

@@markjeffery7319 Yes but my situation is ive not paid the license for nearly 10 years now and only had 1 visit and a threatogramme a month which is a shame really as i just love to waste their time and money👍

[@cameron-white]

I’m tempted to put one of these letters in a time capsule so the people of the future can laugh at how draconian our laws were during the New Carolean Age

[@petergallagher8929]

They wouldn't be impressed, same letters will be getting delivered 100yrs from now 😂😂

[@uastyrdzhii]

Gonna have to translate them to arabic first

[@gracesprocket7340]

@@petergallagher8929 That's the Royal Snail for you.

[@KatCohen-wj1kx]

Jon this is the letter i got today! Its the first one of these i had in 11 months though!! I had so many others. Like you, i don't watch or record live or use i player. Like you , im still the legal occupier, even though im on the electoral role now. Thanks to you, im fully prepared now. I can't believe we got the same letter, same time

[@mandypeters8082]

Me too!

[@nickcoppard5335]

Go on the edited register , the council are obliged to keep your details private

[@laurencecope7083]

I had one the other dat that said " This is your final warning". Bring it on.

[@MikeEves]

I had another 50 letters after my final warning. Ha ha BBC 🤡

[@Driver-UK]

I’m pleased when Royal Mail puts the cost of postage up … it cost the BBC more to send each enforcement letter 😬😬👍

[@asensibleyoungman2978]

They've been investigating me longer than Interpol investigated Carlos the Jackal.

[@mrobo9037]

Had 2 visits in 3 decades, nothing happened, it's just BS from SALESMAN 😂

[@hilltoptanks2975]

I got that exact letter today. They have apparently been investigating me for about 2 years now

[@colinveitch9815]

If they stopped sending out millions of letters, they would save millions wouldn't they .

[@icouldbewrongicouldberight]

Nice job-creation scheme though

[@puckletruscot7562]

Not to mention paying the goons.

[@Dollar_Store_Cacodemon]

Another great letter breakdown video Chilli, thanks. 👍🏻

[@simonwiltshire6513]

i have had so many letters from then it enabled me to start my bonfire on nov 5th i would like to thank the tv licence people for there assistants

[@mrhairypalm5006]

Ho ho ho you're in trouble now😂

[@chrisa8960]

You Sir are doing one hell of a job. It is really annoying that they are allowed to use such disgraceful and harassing tactics. Personally, I stopped paying tv licence and completely boycotted BBC. Shame is that in the same time the other broadcasters are loosing the audience.

[@Suzie_saveourcountry]

Someone on ‘defund the BBC’ Facebook showed this exact letter, so I sent them a link to your KZbin video to put their mind at rest. Thanks Jon

[@kevinharker1840]

Had loads of letters threatening to visit, I'll meet him/ her on the door step.. it's the old and vunerable i feel sorry for... DO NOT TALK TO THEM, close the door.

[@Jon6429]

I've wondered if this constant letter campaign is a secret subsidy keeping the Royal Mail alive. Would be fascinating to know how much the BBC spends on these mailshots every few weeks.

[@BlazingSaddles129]

Don't spread those rumours I've got shares in the Royal Mail 🤣😂😁

[@andreashaynes3346]

Very entertaining Jon. Scare tactics are probably costing THE GOONS thousands of pounds!!! 😅😅

[@deadkennedy9140]

I didn't do the declaration this year and got my first letter yesterday. I'm confused though , the BBC emailed to check why I hadn't responded to the declaration reminder so they have a way of contacting me and my details but the letter was addressed to occupier. It's almost like TV licensing have no actual relationship with the BBC and if it wasn't licenses they are selling it would be pegs and tea towels

[@davidf2881]

I sympathise with your frustration Jon. I too for the last decade or so have recieved countless generic junk mail circulars from the BBC paedophille colaborators giving me so called 'final warnings' before an investigation is opened. (the investigation saville never had). Im shaking in fear because they can come at ANY time of the day or night. I just cant sleep anymore and its having an clear effect on my private life and perfomance at work has noticably declined because of all this worry from the nations unimpartial broacaster.

[@dockaos924]

There's so many people now called the legal accupier in the UK

[@estellehalford3697]

I’ve been getting those letters for about 8 yrs and no ones been out

[@davidbrassington1727]

I am always amazed at how frightened some people are about the tv license. They look at me aghast when I say I will never watch such drivel I hear talked about or pay for it. I could not name one programme from the BBC. Don't think I've watched it this century!

[@grahamhall8249]

They send letters ANYTIME. I declared a no license needed 12 months ago, and I've had 7 letters in that time, including the red 'scary' one. Not sure about the 1st one, but all of the others are addressed to The Legal Occupier. No visits yet, but just waiting for the "I'm from tv licensing' quote so that I can say 'Oh, a salesperson, no ta'. Then shut the door in their face!

[@stephenwhite345]

I got that same letter jon, it's in the recycling bin, i haven't read one for several years now. I don't have a telly, no interest whatsoever, but I'm happy they're wasting money sending them, and I'm happy ignoring them. No response is best response

[@gord1eb]

I've had visits when I have completed the 'no license needed' form. I completed it when I moved home, and then less than a year later, started receiving the letters again. They are now addressed to 'The Occupier', so I am going to take your advice and say 'no thankyou', should they come to my door.

[@mda5003]

Ah, but they now know your real name Mr Theo Ccupier

[@levelcrossing150]

I completed the form too and my letters still get addressed to the legal occupier.

[@independentvoice6686]

You are absolutely correct, not everyone wants to watch BBC crap.

[@JoannaHammond]

I had one person turn up, I opened the door, he said TV licensing, I closed the door, I said nothing. I heard from the door, "Well that was rude." :) Even if they tried to investigate it would be impossible as they need a reason to request a warrant. My window curtains are always drawn and I live on the 2nd floor in a flat. So they have no chance of anything. Even so, I still don't watch live TV/iPlayer/etc. I even disconnected the cables from the distrubition block. EDIT: Still never received a letter though.

[@rogersimmons8788]

I recieved one of those letters today. I immediately shredded it, thus turning it into hamster bedding.

[@wildsod]

lol Had one today saying "Local Enforcement Active" How threatening is this sounding from investigation? like they have right to enter and check to see if one is required!! Their getting desperate now!

[@TR6Telos]

If you accidentally open the front door say a few lines of Polish over and over and louder and louder whilst looking puzzled .

[@PaulaXism]

英語が分からない (eigo ga wakaranai) .. works every time

[@Zodliness]

Subscribers are the only aspect of a 'subscription service' the BBC fear most. 🤔😂

[@lizziejordan-seeley4786]

can you imagine if a different organisation behaved like this?? "we don't have a record of parrot insurance at this address. Do you know you could be committing an offence if you own a parrot, or occasionally look after one. Please pay for this insurance to prevent an officer coming to your address....." It's ludicrous, I'm hoping we get a visit, we did notify online that we didn't need a licence, but I don't see why I have to renew that notification every 2 years, my circs haven't changed. Please visit me, I know my legal rights!!!

[@BinnyBongBaron_AoE]

These clowns are just that, they've been threatening my wife and I for 2 years and we just keep them for the fun. I genuinely hope they come one day so that I can record it and tell them where to go.

[@Suzie_saveourcountry]

Scott Robinson is from the Guildford Division. He’s a busy Goon Manager. 👨 How can he be from the Cambridge and Guildford divisions?

[@fc55pn1]

Scott Robinson is also stated as the Enforcement Manager for Cardiff in letters that started arriving once I realised I'm under NO obligation to keep telling them every 2yrs that I no longer require their services.

[@InimitaPaul]

I’ve been at the same address in London for almost 30 years, on the electoral role the entire time and I haven’t had a visit for over 20 years, no letters for over a decade. They’re slacking.

[@AngryBoozer]

You and BlackBeltBarrister have really helped me get away from the British Broadcasting Cartel. I haven't been watching TV ever, I just thought to pay them to avoid the hassle and threats. No more!

[@KatCohen-wj1kx]

Mine was signed by Scott Robson too, and im guessing you're in England? Im in Wales. My letters go to help line my cats litter tray

[@johndilloway9762]

Gets about a bit this scott robson.

[@mandyharrison3799]

Great idea especially as cat litter prices are horrendously expensive!

[@niux919]

I moved to new property, had my "the legal occupier" letter within 2 weeks. Took a picture, sent to my mate for laughs (he hasn't been paying tv licence for last 15+ years) then as responsible and civilized human being I placed it in recycling bin.

[@zerofox7322]

I have a vast collection of these letters.

[@mortuaryartist]

8 years unopened 😂

[@pedantik]

Scot Robson" is apparently the Enforcement Manager of the Maidstone office as well as Cambridge.

[@garyrichards6079]

I Just got a letter from them sayin " Please Act before 20 December " there is currently no TV Licence at this Address . So it looks like the boys will be round in the New Year ... My Declaration Ran out in Nov this year ... I didn't renew it and I am still playing a Straight game as you put it .. So lets see where this goes !!

[@notfox2680]

Nah they wont be round. They will just send you free toilet paper every month or so with the same boring threats.

[@MikeEves]

Nothing will happen

[@industrialfun]

Great Videos Jon. As an ex UK police officer I was occasionally called upon to assist TV licensing, i would immediately find anything else to do, so i would be unavailable, and all of the other units would also suddenly be 'busy' with, well anything that wasn't helping the BBC bully old ladies. Most UK police don't know the law regarding warrants relating to non criminal matters, I certainly didnt, i had better things to do, so take the time to educate yourself, and most importantly, in the first place, just close the door and dont engage with TV licensing, and the chances of them being able to enforce anything are nil. All the people who end up in court in invariably put themselves there because they tried to be clever and argue with the TV licensing, but end up incriminating themselves. Simply say no thanks, politely aske then to leave your property, and close the door! Keep posting mate!

[@stpeter7432]

Quick calculation: 30 Million households in the UK. TV licencing own figures reckon that 94% are "correctly licensed". The remaining 6% (1.8M) should only take them 360 days to visit at 5,000 per day. If you're unlicensed then they should be able to get to visit you every year - if their figures are true. I suspect that John's far from alone in going 6 years without a visit (I must be knocking on 10 years). All goes to show that it's cheaper for them to send out letters than people and let fear do their job for them!

[@leealty4416]

Good job. The BBC must love this guy 😂

[@harrish6]

I haven't bought a TV licence for 5 years and only told them I didn't require one in the first year. Never had a visit but save the almost monthly letters as a badge of honour. On my bucket list to get a visit, I'm interested to see what these creatures look like as I think they will soon become extinct. Are they nocturnal or do they venture out in daylight under cover of the equally undetectable "Detector Vans"

[@robh8814]

I did the No declaration in 2015 & never had a visit either (at least when I was in).

[@Satan206]

I actually had one of these letters through my door this morning, gave me a nice chuckle!! lol

[@dbfzato-1327]

the one time they actually come round i was in a rush as my kids ws taking ages to get ready n heading out so i just sed no and went out lol, they haven't sent anyone since lol

[@stuartd920]

I can't believe we still talk about this, obolish the tv license

[@TAER99]

I’d pay the tv licence just to save the bloody trees

[@burkezillar]

I've got a few bottles of vegtable oil here in the house. HMRC aren't coming to my door assuming I'm making biodiesel looking for the tax.

[@Sorarse]

If you had written to them removing their 'right to access' I am curious to know if sending that letter saying that they had authorised an Enforcement Visit would contravene some law or qualify as harassment?

[@johnnymac8680]

I haven't watched or recorded live tv for many years but I still get these letters.

[@bigpauliep6992]

Here's the thing though : what would happen if you simply responded, "Still not needed", and left it at that?

[@MOTwaccoe]

I got one today. It went from my letter box to the bin without even being opened lol

[@maxwelltaylor3084]

I received the same one today, binned as usual

[@garbsmate2984]

Why can’t we prosecute them for harassment

[@MikeEves]

Because it's the establishment.

[@Brookspirit]

They sent dozens these to a friend of mine, he didn't even own a TV or any way of watching TV.