BBC TV Licence Phone In Backfired

[@Thurgosh_OG]

Most of us are not "refusing to renew", we just don't need one, that is not the same thing.

[@frannyp46]

Thurgosh. Or just don’t want one. Some people don’t realise it’s ok to say no.

[@KillerBill1953]

The "why" is irrelevant, that you aren't paying is the point.

[@tanyajackson622]

absolutely

[@simon8864]

There's no point complaining about the BBC and just cancel. I cancelled 2 years ago and I urge anyone that isn't happy with the service to do the same.

[@markshaw270]

Yh I won't pay the wages for Eastenders actors or Gary Lineker.

[@freespeechadvocate7492]

My work colleague who is from Goa had been paying for a TV licence since he arrived in the UK 3 years ago. When I told him I don't have one he asked me why, he also said I could be arrested lol. I sat him down and explained everything to him and I was amazed when he told me he doesn't even own a TV but he thought it was law to have a licence. Thankfully he has now cancelled his licence and was refunded for the previous year. He has now helped many others from his community do the same.

[@nelch]

@@jamesjameson4566 could you elaborate please? Minority communities where English isn't a first language I can imagine would feel intimidated by goons knocking their door. Goons likely telling them they need a licence because they can get iplayer on their phones.

[@tonymarchant9083]

@@jamesjameson4566 you stick out like a sore thumb

[@nelch]

@@jamesjameson4566 huh?

[@9crutnacker985]

Good work 👍

[@karaloca]

The joke being in goa he probably received bbc services for free.

[@stumac869]

It's not 'refusing to buy a licence', it's choosing not to do so.

[@gregdunn401]

its both technically because refusing is a choice and as they "ask" you via those oh so lovely and kind letters they send out 😂😂 is refusing

[@h7283]

Are you Condoning dishonesty?

[@gregdunn401]

@@h7283 but is it dishonest if you are dishonest with people who are dishonest either way if you dont use their services why should you be forced to pay for them, its kinda like going into a newsagents for a marsbar and being told you have to buy a coke first

[@raymondjohnston3210]

I am choosing not to buy a licence for some thing i do not use and will never buy a licence from the parasites at the BBC and i am being very polite for a change .

[@stumac869]

@@h7283 No, you can lawfully choose not to buy a licence if you don't watch live broadcast television or use BBC services such as iPlayer. That's choice whereas the term 'refusing' implies it's compulsory which it's not.

[@malcolmhouston7932]

If there was any decency left in the UK, The Royal Charter would have been revoked and not extended to 2027.

[@sgoredraw1455]

You’ve said that as tho you think the royalty cares for any of us . Just think Sir Tony B-Liar and pedo Andy , along with Charlie boys best mate Jimmy . They don’t even know we exist !

[@margadan]

@@sgoredraw1455 they know you exist, and it really ruffles them, to the point they would rather you didn't exist now!

[@steveuphill3795]

The best decision I made was cancelling my licence and refusing to pay to be lied to. It is fairly certain that government will talk and as usual do nothing. So the onus is with the public, cancel and boycott bias and false news.

[@dukethenuke8426]

I like the way they describe it as people refusing to pay, more like people just don’t want to purchase their products

[@briangibson8009]

I am legally licence free [ absolutely no live content whatsoever ] and i would love to come face to face with a BBC turd who accuses me of being a licence fee evader, he had better like hospital food.

[@barryretmanski4763]

How very dare they! But tell me, do they like other TV channels? If so then they must still pay!!! Why? Well... Erm... Reasons...

[@raymondjohnston3210]

@@briangibson8009 well he won't be able to eat hospital food with no teeth , he will have to be fed intravenously .

[@tfste]

@@briangibson8009 You don't listen to any radio stations. either.

[@tanyajackson622]

erm

[@RussMichaels]

I once got a visit from the goons many many years ago at an old address, using the old "Our detector van has detected that you are watching TV at this address". I asked them to provide me evidence of this detector van and what it does.... they told me they couldn't as it was TOP SECRET equipment or something along those lines. So I asked them to hold on a minute, and went and got a device that I used for testing electrical equipment, I held it in front of the goons and asked them if they could repeat what they just said.... Theys aid it again, and I made the device beep.... I then told them that this was my bullshit detector, and it had just detected high levels of bullshit, but I couldn't tell them how it worked, as it was top secret government equipment.... and shut the door in the their face.....

[@mehrdadghdoussi4254]

And the best comment goes to you sir 👍 👏

[@bxxmb80]

🤣😂🤣😂🤣 Brilliant!

[@enkisdaughter4795]

Honestly, the way they behaved sounds like something out of The Piglet Files😂

[@templar-asimov9252]

Is it a case of people refusing to pay the license fee. Or people releasing they don’t have to pay for a service they’re not using.

[@BoblBach]

I'm not refusing, I'm choosing not to.

[@BoblBach]

@ChrisEither you need a better job or your Counncil Tax is based on a mansion.

[@BoblBach]

@Chris Ah, now I see where 50% goes to your bin men. I don't really.

[@BoblBach]

@Chris Boris ( I pay half my salary just for some guys to collect the bins) is that you? I claim my £500.

[@9crutnacker985]

Not regretting, for one second, quitting the TV license. So many people only pay out of fear, which makes it extortion. Please if you don't let them in your home & don't answer the goons questions (which is perfectly legal for yo to do) & you don't watch/record live broadcast TV or iplayer (ie as being transmitted) you have nothing to worry about. The strong arm tactics are just that intimidation without foundation.

[@9crutnacker985]

@Why Bother They can get a warrant to intimidate you. Most people have been brainwashed into fear since childhood. It's the basis for extortion & the capitalist world. Not their fault, being stupid isn't someone's fault either & no cure. Such is life. Don't blame people for that. Rather like me saying your gullible to have joined HM forces to help them enforce the capitalist regime. (I'm not a commy or a lefty).

[@yorksrover]

My issue isn't with the licence fee itself. Its the way they pursue non payers with threats and nasty letters, even those like myself who don't use any bbc services, and don't require a licence.

[@georgejob2156]

Do what I did, threatened back, abuse of your Human Rights and attacks on your personal life . Sue the bastards.

[@bobdylan7120]

The results of a Poll entirely depend on who you ask. In 2027 the BBC will do exactly what they did last time, target who they 'poll' and then declare that 90% of the UK support them.

[@carnbyarst670]

The licence fee could be halved if the BBC didn't have so many useless job positions. Reading their job adverts in the Guardian is mind boggling, and hilarious if you're not paying the licence fee...

[@robburrows2737]

More than halved. It would be unnecessary. They have millions in income from selling programs and advertising on channel Dave that they own.

[@markshaw270]

@@robburrows2737 uktv app owned by BBC has a paid premium version.

[@gerrydrummond3287]

Job ads in the Guardian? That explains the whole BBC

[@tfste]

All those TV channels, radio stations and Web sites are well worth the money.

[@manwithapan9481]

I was informed by letter this morning that my dead mother is under investigation for not having a TV licence, the house is completely empty, good luck with that LULZ, I don't see it as my job to inform them so they'll have to investigate a bit :)

[@freespirit2535]

You will get those letters every month for years, I get the same ones and it’s all threats and hardly ever any follow up! I throw my letters straight in the bin but I might start saving them so I can give them back when they finally knock! 😂

[@pklongutoobe]

@@freespirit2535 You could always forward them to your MP

[@freespirit2535]

@@pklongutoobe she is conservative and doesn’t care she has never replied to my emails sent in 2020!

[@tabaccount6113]

would you be willing to rent it out? have a good history and references.

[@ArtLoverScotland]

When I got a refund form from TVL it asked the question when did you stop requiring a licence. So......I phoned them up and I told them, the ONLY reason I even had a licence was because my LATE husband watched the telly I DID NOT. I watched none of it, I always watched art dvds or streamed amazon and youtube. I bet my refund does NOT go back to 2015(when the licence was in MY name) I never knew till watching your channel I didnt need a licence for watching the stuff I watch. Will be interesting to see what refund I actually get.

[@robtheplod]

If you watch terrestrial TV and pay your licence, you are in effect paying for the inconvenience of watching TV services from decades ago. Paying to have to wait for your programmes allotted time. Paying to have fewer choices. Why would people still do this? Cancel your licence, get a refund and watch content the modern way, what you want, when you want it, on a device you want to watch it on. Can you think of something else you'd rather spend your £159 on?

[@briangibson8009]

I have been saying the very same thing for over 4 years to anybody who is willing to listen but the sheep must have their daily fix of reality tv, and simply come mincing.

[@creatzaD]

So glad to see this topic. I moved in the UK 3 years ago(from Romania) and when I first received the bbc fee letter I couldn't believe it's for real, it seemed so communist ... People searching your house for not paying government's propaganda. But I paid, I didn't want to cause problems. After 1 year of seeing that what is on bbc has nothing to do with real life I just stopped paying and watching. I am actually grateful for bbc because the whole experience opened my eyes about the media in general.

[@GoIdenApple]

Best way to bring an end to the license fee is to stop buying a TV license. Even if you wait until 2027 you won't necessarily get a result. It's not like the state has a vested interest in dismantling it's own propaganda machine is it.

[@Carwyn.Morris]

On the News earlier they said the dumbest thing. The Presenter said "we asked our viewers if they wanted to keep the fee and they overwhelmingly said yes". I was shocked...shocked I tell you. Imagine asking the people who like you and what you are doing if they agree with you and the overwhelmingly say yes. What's next asking Tesco shoppers if they like Tesco? Asking Spanish holiday makers if they like Spain?

[@credenza1]

"Nice tele you got there, Madam. Wery nice indeed. Shame if somfing 'appened to it. I believe you likes payin' the licence, don't you Madam? You really wants to keep the licence, don't you. Thats right, now you run an' get yer purse. I'll jus' wait 'ere makin sure nuffin' 'appens to yer lovely tele."

[@freespirit2535]

I’ve been harassed by TV licensing for years! They write to me pretty much every month threatening me with an investigation and asking if I will be in on such and such a date because they are going to call round! I’ve been in every time and they have stood me up every time! Im looking forward to them eventually turning up because I’m going to enjoy slamming my door in their face! I don’t have to explain to Tesco that I’m shopping in Asda so why do I have to explain to them that I don’t support the BBC? I mean there is so much you have to have in life like car insurance for example but you don’t get insurance companies threatening you through your letter box if you haven’t bought it through them so why are the BBC allowed to do it? Why do the BBC assume they are so great that everyone in the country must watch them! I’ve not watched BBC for years and don’t miss it! I don’t watch any live tv so I don’t require a licence and I shouldn’t be harassed and made to feel like some kind of criminal because I don’t wish to use their service! The Saville cover up was my limit! I’m not paying into or supporting that! The BBC can kiss my arse!

[@KarMicFox11]

All you have to do is contact them and cancel the licence, they won't bother you if you officially cancel. They might back date the whole time you ignored them if it goes to court of they ever find a tv in use. Just cancel its best to.

[@freespirit2535]

@@KarMicFox11 erm NO! Why should I have to? Do you ring other supermarkets to say you won’t be shopping with them that week? Also even if I do ‘cancel’ it makes no difference! I cancelled and informed them that I didn’t need a licence when I first did it so why do I keep having to do it?

[@Paul-Weston]

They keep writing to you because they don't actually know your name, so they don't know who lives at your address. So they assume that the reason the licence no longer gets payed for is because of new occupants at your address.

[@freespirit2535]

@@Paul-Weston yes they make many wrong assumptions!

[@andrewkerr3836]

📺💩👍

[@BusbyTreeSurgery]

Refusing to pay is strange to me, i don't refuse to pay for services i do not use. i have no requirement to pay in the first place.

[@kevinfroude8679]

I agree, it irritates the heck out of me when they say I am "refusing to pay" or "evading" a service that I legally don't use.

[@monkieie]

over here in Switzerland we have to pay 365CHF. Regardless of whether you use the service or not (we don't). There is no opt-out though as it's sort of defined as a kind of tax.

[@charlesforeman9438]

@@monkieie Very Sad to give the people no choice, it's so very wrong

[@BusbyTreeSurgery]

@@monkieie that is what they have been whispering here for years a communication tax

[@roncollins9222]

@@BusbyTreeSurgery That's the big worry if they give us an option... "Do you prefer a £160 TV licence or a £250 Communication tax?"

[@lewisdean22]

Defund Defund Defund

[@THC-TheHereticalcomplainer]

I've managed to get 4 of my mates to cancel. As soon as they heard the rules, they jumped at the chance!

[@ChilliJonCarne]

Nice one mate

[@kevinfroude8679]

Brilliant ! The more the merrier. 👍

[@markshaw270]

When I cancelled initially I asked for a refund, went through the process of starting it (which I found quite hard to do) I asked for a refund but they didn't give it instead I received a letter saying my direct debit has been cancelled and o am no longer licenced 😅 cheeky fookers

[@jakebullet1731]

Well done.

[@margaretblack8538]

@@markshaw270 • It's worth it though. I've saved myself around £1,500 in the 10 yrs since I stopped mine. 😃😉😊👍

[@anonnemo2504]

It's good to hear that the BBC received a bit of a shock on this particular occasion when it indulged its obsession with itself.

[@martintilly-reed9941]

Whilst watching PMQS this afternoon, Peter Bone MP asked Boris if he would be in the Commons on Friday. As his Bill to revoke the Licence Fee for the BBC was getting its second reading, interesting to see Nadine Dorres was looking rather amused at this.

[@1michael71]

I wouldn’t hold your breath for Nadine Doris to do anything. Where else would the Tories be able to shout their propaganda from??

[@royhenderson9826]

He's doing a Starmer!.

[@margadan]

@@1michael71 you mean ALL politicians propaganda?

[@drewscott2753]

@@juicysmollett255 what she actually said was they would abolish the fee in 2027 if the conservatives were still in power. So basically trying to bribe people to vote Tory and deflect the scandals.

[@smudgeevans2693]

@@drewscott2753 They can have all the scandals they want if they get of the most ridiculous tax on planet earth.

[@oojimmyflip]

did anyone watch pm questions today 12/1/2022 the Corby tory minister raised a question on the BBC tv license suggesting it become a subscription service and other MPs in the chamber just laughed at him. There is clearly an attitude amongst MPs that the license fee raises income for the government and any changes in the future seem unlikely.

[@michaelnewcombe5557]

That's because mp,s don't have pay for

[@Derby69]

@@michaelnewcombe5557 exactly 👍

[@claywalker2938]

Mr Campbell said "We can't do stuff that is everyone's cup of tea🤔" - My reply to that is "It would be nice if the bbc did something that was to someone's cup of tea🤷‍♂️ - Just saying!!!

[@cargy930]

How typical of the BBC to assume everyone wants tea in the first place! :D

[@kevinfroude8679]

@@cargy930 😊

[@E_Europe]

As a vegan gay environmentalist BLM member, the BBC is my perfect cup of tea

[@credenza1]

And yet they can do stuff that is precisely the lefty inner city progressives cup of tea.

[@peterw4338]

Even BBC Radio has gone down the pan. I used to listen to Radio 4 but that has turned into 24/7 woman's hour.

[@haloharry97]

I used to turn into BBC radio 2

[@martinbonner2585]

Line of duty was actually made by a company owned by ITV

[@littlenan3576]

Well, that makes sense.

[@anthonygibbs3243]

Cancelled mine two years ago. Just got a letter saying I must inform them I still don't need one or a investigation will be launched. Good luck to them is what I say. My response to the agent will simply be "no thank you. I'm not interested in buying a licensed for something I don't use. Goodbye" followed by my front door closing

[@Nelg230]

Heard most of it. They obviously vet the callers as no one swore! And Nicky Campbell's nose got browner and browner trying to defend his employers!

[@martyndawson7484]

Jeremy Vine 'happened to be on' recently 'discussing (sic) the Novak Djokovic fiasco and surprisingly enough no one with a pro-choice or human rights viewpoint got to air their views !

[@mygreatbigfoot1679]

@@seang2700 I couldn’t bare listening to any more of those sort of radio shows, it was perpetually so condescending especially their “points of view” when no matter how many repeated complaints they received on the usual subjects,they would just react by justifying themselves over and over…and out !

[@johnmh1000]

@@martyndawson7484 Sounds about right for the Vinester!

[@jefferymorton3245]

This is a great problem as it is not worth the fee due to the terrible wokeism being imposed on all kinds of programs sometimes you would almost think the broadcasts were for the Caribbean as it seems the 3.5% of the population are over represented and are inserted in the countries history particularly the 1950’s and 60’s. Even a modest little daytime program like Father Brown set in the early 50’s has to have black and mix race characters at a time when none would have existed in small British communities. I understand they have a Diversity Manager on the staff to ensure that this policy is carried out and is paid over 1000,00 pounds per year needless to say I will not be paying the poll tax this year as I used to get it free anyway!

[@janebaker966]

I like Nicky Campbell,he is very intelligent and articulate. He should jump ship to LBC. I bet they'd have him in a heartbeat.

[@lawrenceanthony8468]

Stopped paying the bbc tax three years ago and have never looked back

[@elvishards8161]

8 years for me

[@haitch7782]

I've never paid 🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@margaretblack8538]

10 yrs for me, saved around £1,500. 😃😉😊

[@finjay21fj]

Me, 12 years 😎😏

[@peterwhitear7716]

to pay for programs we have paid for already is way off if we can't have new programs then why should we pay to watch repeats,again ,again and it go's on.

[@bruiser6479]

As an Australian I just find it bizarre that there is such a thing as a tv license in this day and age. I can’t understand why anyone would bother paying it.

[@jeremykothe2847]

We still fund our ABC and SBS, we just pay it from taxes, so we can't opt-out even if we wanted to. Is that better?

[@bruiser6479]

@@jeremykothe2847 Yes, I think it’s preferable. The reason being we in Australia don’t have to deal with this enforcement bureaucracy that comes and pesters you in your own home. Also cratering support of the ABC and SBS strengthens the argument for their ongoing funding reduction. All without having someone come and knock on your door to try and catch you out over your viewing habits.

[@douglasfreeman3229]

The "refusal to buy a licence" wording just brings into relief the BBCs arrogance and conceit. They can't even contemplate the merest hint of a possibility that there are people who don't share the view they have of themselves. Why on earth would anyone not want to avail themselves of such a world-class product? Cannot compute! Cannot compute!

[@douglasfreeman3229]

@60s Man 60s Guitars I agree, broadly, but the other outlets you mention don't send out threatening letters and self-important goons if you don't use their products.

[@eddielowe8189]

That sounded like a great show , just sorry I missed it. It's really dumb having to buy a licence to watch non BBC channels , its like buying a toast so that you can use the microwave

[@KatytheNightOwl]

Cancelling my TV license was the most freeing thing I've done for a long time - & it was all thanks to this vlog! Literally, the only thing that I'd watch, even if the BBC were suddenly free, would be Doctor Who - but then, I just bought this whole season 13 on DVD, to watch all together - something I've been doing for years - so wouldn't even need it for that! Lol How the BBC think that they are giving a good service, though, I'll never know - but I really wish that the commission was happening sooner than 2027, as I'm sure there are more unsatisfied clients, than satisfied, now. I really wish I'd heard the radio programme too, but, like you, Jon, I don't listen to that station!

[@ShanghaiRooster]

"I just bought this whole season 13 on DVD," For what you are about to receive, you have my deepest sympathies! 😂

[@KatytheNightOwl]

@@ShanghaiRooster Oh dear - that bad?

[@KatytheNightOwl]

@@nicotoscani1707 To be fair, they've used a woman before although, predictably, as the evil opposite of the Doctor. I'm not sure that they chose the right one this time, either, but as - literally - a life long fan of Doctor Who, I'll endure this, until a new one comes along, as I've done with a few of the male roles! Lol My absolute favourite Doctor, was David Tennant, but I think that every single one of them brought something to the role - even if that something is a particular companion, or two! Lol

[@ShanghaiRooster]

@@KatytheNightOwl A confusing mess seems to be the consensus. It says much though that (I think) four of the six episodes were amongst the least watched Whittaker stories, the viewership having been on a downwards trajectory since the initial boost when curious people tuned in to see 'the first female Doctor'. The festive special, broadcast on new year's day, plumbed new depths in who could be bothered to watch.

[@ShanghaiRooster]

@@nicotoscani1707 The Master was introduced as Professor Moriarty to the Doctor's Holmes, and there has been only one actor who fulfilled that brief, the late great Roger Delgado. The Master should have been allowed to die with him, excepting the classic 'The Deadly Assassin' which should have been the character's coda.

[@martyndawson7484]

I would predict 0% in favour. Why don't they simply scramble it like Sky Sports etc and you can buy it if you want ? It's 2022, not the 1960's.

[@Dragon211]

the BBC licence is massively outdated. i'd rather take that £159 and add it onto my food shopping for higher quality meats etc.

[@Mr29Kevin]

Thinking Bojo has to go. In PMQ's today he praised the BBC for it's great service to the country.

[@brimkathstampex2306]

He did that just to secure his consultancy payments after office, when praising the BBC as and whenever he gets the opportunity. "Might I also add what a fantastic job the BBC are doing in bring all these heart rending stories to the public's attention" etc etc.

[@jeanedwards7835]

He hasn't got a clue how the general public are feeling on this issue and Him

[@danknight7068]

Got my 'enforcement officer has been authorised to visit' letter today. Can't wait for the knock, to politely say 'no thank you' and shut the door in their face :)

[@Diamondmine212]

Ditto same here in fact I’ve had 2, I’m 75, and can’t stand the left leaning,country hating, bias against people who love or homes and country😤

[@ezioauditore3128]

Gave my licence up 7 years ago and don't regret it. From what I've seen I haven't missed much.

[@1harperaj]

New information, the BBC is thinking of changing it`s name to ABC (American Broadcast Company) as most of the news items seem to focus on the insignificant topics across the pond as well as promoting conspiracies that run rampant in that county which is no interest to normal people.

[@Alba67]

Bad enough it being called British. Not many in Scotland would miss the English State Broadcasting service.

[@georgedavidson957]

they will never run a poll of the uk ... at least not one where they cant skew the figures or one done independently with a proper sample size. the bbc knows its increasingly held in contempt and is poor value. too many gravy trains depend on extorting money from the uk population.

[@DaveHines1]

Antiques programmes , or Antique programmes ? 🤣🤪

[@silverline6935]

From this you can see their mindset by having a phone in live. They honestly thought they were going to get a big thumbs up on their dross programmes. I wish I could have heard some of the conversations that followed this in the boardroom! Shock Horror - The public think we are crap!!!! ---- Why??

[@martinbonner2585]

You think they actually care, they get paid so couldn't give a monkeys. Maybe gave them an excuse for a jolly up with free food and drink more like it

[@malcolmhouston7932]

MY God, you don't think they watch and listen to their own Programmes or care what the Public think do you.

[@Pooknottin]

You're right. It just shows how out of touch with public opinion they are that they thought it was a good idea. Doubt it will make a difference to their attitude in other respects however. They're convinced for whatever reason, rightly, or wrongly that they're bullet-proof to public opinion.

[@mygreatbigfoot1679]

@@malcolmhouston7932 like Noel Evans admitted, he didn’t need a licence either.

[@raymondjohnston3210]

Hopefully we will be soon having a funeral service shortly for the BBC.

[@skillip2471]

i wont be mourning them

[@markshaw270]

🥳🎉🎊🍺🍻🥂👯‍♀️🕺💃

[@bryangray936]

The government will find a way to replace it with another tax though don't you worry🙄🤦‍♂️

[@raymondjohnston3210]

@@markshaw270 just seen on tyrant Finders channel someone has been trying to demolish the statue .

[@alfching2499]

Yer Goodbye Gary Lineker,Cooking Antiques and evey other over paid crap and cop out RIP.

[@skillip2471]

the BBC is like that stubborn turd festering in the pan, and no matter how much bleach or paper you put down, it simply wont flush away

[@V8Hungry]

😂😂👍

[@mygreatbigfoot1679]

Like Tony Bliar.

[@skillip2471]

@@mygreatbigfoot1679 yes! him too, he's another turd but an even more obnoxious one than the BBC

[@matthewcb1970]

I'm not 'refusing', I'm exercising my choice.

[@dixiefallas7799]

I’ll bet a lot of callers never got airtime! Thanks.

[@VXVJCXIII]

I canceled my license in December, and it was the best feeling ever. My money can go to something far better!

[@junehitchcock170]

My licence fee went into heating my house and be more comfortable in the winter. Don’t see why I should subsidise their over inflated salaries of mediocre presenters and jobsworths. Not worth a jot. Cancelled a year ago snd have not missed it at all!

[@paulgalvin1164]

Hi Jon just to say thank you giving me the courage and sense i just cancell license on monday and feel great should have done it ages ago plus got a rebate many thanks

[@Grimlock1975]

The BBC own UKTVV which shows adverts like a normal station, they get ad revenue from that so I say let them show ads on the BBC channels and get rid of this unnecessary tax

[@markshaw270]

Yep which in turn means they own dave and a few other channels, not sure which. Not to mention the uktv app which has ads as well as a paid service. And BBC has joint ownership of Britbox.

[@Grimlock1975]

@@markshaw270 W. Dave. Alibi. Gold. Eden. Drama .Yesterday. All those channels playing ads yet they still want peoples money

[@kjo1849]

Nah ads are shit we don’t want ads

[@Grimlock1975]

@@kjo1849 Yeah I know, I was just pointing out the fact they get money from advertising on their other channels but they do love that free money

[@munchkinheaven7877]

No one brought up the disgusting statue on the front of the BBC building!

[@Britishshadow]

If the BBC offered an international subscription service, it will have more subscribers, than currently. The problem the BBC has is most of the license fee goes towards radio programming.

[@keithlynch3169]

I used to travel all the time and always listened to the BBC. Two years ago, I couldn't listen to the trash it was broadcasting, so now listen to podcasts or my own music.

[@credenza1]

Exactly the same here in Australia. I listened to the ABC for decades. It was always on in my car and often in my house. After its appalling politically biased coverage of the US election in 2016 and thereafter I cannot bear the sound of it.

[@pauljamesshellabear50]

Not had a tv license or tv since 2014 & never will do & the bbc needs shutting down for good

[@awhisperinthewind4253]

I put money on you still getting the threatening letters though

[@pauljamesshellabear50]

@@awhisperinthewind4253 not they only contact me every 2 year's i ve told them i would never want a tv license or tv

[@freespirit2535]

@@pauljamesshellabear50 but they shouldn’t be contacting you at all! You have told them you don’t want or need a licence so they shouldn’t have to contact you again surely? If you ignored their 2 yearly payment prompt they would start harassing you. I cancelled many years ago and refuse to confirm with them when they demand it that I still don’t need a licence because I don’t see why I should have to?

[@robin9342]

Should point out that Line of Duty is not made by the BBC - it's subcontracted to World Productions - an ITV company! The poll for licence fee support was commissioned by the BBC, so not exactly impartial...

[@janebaker966]

Almost no tv programmes on the BBC now are made in house since Mrs Thatcher privatized it all. Almost all tv shows now are made by independent production companies and could be bought by any channel. They're not exclusively BBC. Some are commissioned by the BBC to be shown on that channel first of course but then they go on the digital channels like Dave,or More 4,or Yesterday etc.

[@christinecanning5972]

What on earth 🌎 did they expect.🤔🙄

[@Peter_Stafford]

If the BBC choose to transmit their unscrambled TV signals into my house, then I have the right to watch their content. After all it is my house.

[@martidee3305]

I use to be a loyal fan of the BBC but now with all the repeats, tokenism, the woke agenda, political bias, low budget programmes etc on TV and radio. Most of all Being Forced To Pay For It ! It’s a dying service.

[@veganian2019]

I cancelled our licence five years ago 👍 We had Sky too so were spending a fortune. We realised that for three months we’d ONLY watched Prime, Netflix and KZbin so I stopped all live TV. It’s all crap anyway 🤣 I’m not a sport fan and only follow Boxing but I have noticed that multiple streaming services can soon add up so, if you’re concerned about cost (rather than just principle) some discernment is necessary. Good report/video mate. Thanks

[@glenoxman7904]

It seems everyone who works for the BBC are deluded, they actually believe that the public are getting a quality service 😂

[@thelegaloccupier1982]

Another nail (of a great many) in that coffin of the bbc 🤞

[@brimkathstampex2306]

Is there room for any more nails?

[@thelegaloccupier1982]

@@brimkathstampex2306 hopefully not much space left now 🤞

[@hariowen3840]

Of course it can't be everyone's cup of tea - so why not just let those for who it is pay the subscription fee and leave all the rest of us alone.

[@kevinfroude8679]

Agreed, although you would think with around 3.75 billion in licence fee income each year that they could do better than a load of 1950s films at Christmas.

[@hariowen3840]

@@kevinfroude8679 Too many gravy train riders???🤣

[@markshaw270]

It used to be in uk that just having a tv set or even a vcr was grounds for a tv licence. Not so anymore

[@kevinfroude8679]

@@hariowen3840 Yep - and some of them are ridiculously well paid.

[@hariowen3840]

@@markshaw270 Wow - that's handy to know, thanks for that! 😁😂🤣😆

[@melvinsargeant5058]

Just received another, " Will you be in on 27th January?" letter. It then goes on to say, " Or it could be another day." Wish they'd make their mind up which day they're coming so I can pretend to be scared the, "Enforcement officers," are coming to force me to pay up! Ha Ha! Not a chance! What a waste of postage and paper, coz it just goes in the bin.

[@barneybiggles]

In my letter today TV licensing said that they knock on someone’s door every 6 seconds; I bet the people in that house find it very annoying. If they gave just 3 taps on the door that’s over a quarter of a million taps, the poor tv licence guy’s knuckles must be hurting.

[@Teeb2023]

😂

[@MichelleLixton]

My letter says every 10 seconds😊

[@redcity3642]

Pointless celebrity edition is exactly what it describes.

[@markshaw270]

I absolutely fooking hate pointless.

[@brimkathstampex2306]

How low and insulting can some of these programs get? I have watched a couple of them, and can honestly say that my wife and I both have great difficulty in recognising any of these so called celebrities either by name, or visually. They don't even appear to be on the famed Z list. Their fees must be miniscule or non existent. Maybe they have to pay to appear?

[@SpareSomeChange8080]

@@markshaw270 I hate the amount of money the contestants win. Must be infuriating to win back a pittance that'll just about cover your train fare to the studio, otherwise you walk away with nothing gritting your teeth saying "It's been a great experience today, loved every minute". Imagine taking time of work to win *nothing* .

[@Kit-vb5rm]

You're still doing a great job Jon. Keep it up, thank's.

[@ClaymateDesigner]

I casually mentioned to a group of pals I was in that I had cancelled my TV licence and I was surprised that most of them had also cancelled.. they just didn't advertise it. Who would have thought it.

[@BedsitBob]

Is bashing the broadcaster a Euphemism?

[@daveovington-brown4122]

Yes, a bit like 'choking the chairman'

[@Mel-mu8ox]

when I was younger and moved out of home. the letters from the BBC were so polite. letting me know my rights and simply asking if I had a TV. memories of calling their call centre were always nice with no stress. I supported them then... I DONT now. the moment they were revealed to have a few vultures, they ALL turned into vultures. They just trying to pick at the carcases of the poor and ill informed

[@ianlloyd100]

I am not refusing to pay the membership at the local Gym, I am not refusing to pay the membership at the local Gentlemans club, I am not refusing to pay the membership at Netflix, I am not refusing to pay the membership at Prime Video.................. I just don't pay them, BECAUSE I DON'T USE THEM..............

[@lolitawalker8939]

The other day as I was about to close my porch door, an old stern looking guy was walking towards me. He was trying to get his ID as he introduced himself from the BBC. Immediately I said “NO THANK YOU!” Then I shut the door. I was a bit nervous because that was my first time seeing one of their goons after I stopped paying the tv license.

[@icdgyixify]

You probably did the right thing as it is unethical to put them in hospital.

[@terryjosie]

I have not had a licence for over 10 years. After the first 2 they asked for more paperwork, I contacted them this last time, to inform them I would do any paperwork they wanted, for a charge for my time and effort of £85. They never answered, so I let them send their pathetic fake threatening letters every couple of months.

[@robinmoore3649]

I'm not "refusing to pay the license fee", I've opted not to pay for something I don't want. This is deliberately and ridiculous inflammatory language. I'm also guilty of "refusing" to pay a fishing, pilot, and doctor's license!

[@DalekKhan]

Licence

[@PeteJohnson1471]

@@DalekKhan It's more than likely that the OP has American English set as a default language!

[@ImJustGoingToSay.....]

For the years we did pay for the license we should be still covered, there's nothing new on BBC it's been repeats for years, they took us for mugs paying it and showing us same stuff time after time, I'm glad people has woke up to them

[@leebond5257]

I've cancelled my TV licence because I don't watch BBC television anymore. I haven't switched my television for 8 months, I only watch KZbin and listen to Spotify that I pay for. Thank you for your advice. 👍

[@canibeserious]

Do I pay the fee,or do I put it towards my 50% rise in my heating bill next April,hm let me think.

[@robinburn4974]

They'll increase the licence fee less that the inflation rate and claim that as a reduction

[@SimonJM]

I do not refuse to buy a TV licence, I decline to pay for a service/product I do not use.

[@ricci8497]

Mr Campbell responds with "Come on. We can't do stuff that is everyone's cup of tea." Seems he missed that statement that was issued last year or the year before in which the BBC stated "It produced a wide range of programming that appealed to everybody." The BBC and its programming diversity has been shrinking year on year and the repeats and rehashed formats have been increasing more like.

[@littlenan3576]

Didn't they once say that they could not cater for older people because their tastes were too varied?

[@ricci8497]

@@littlenan3576 actually they have and do it is in black and white on their website what their mission is and that it is to serve all audiences tens of thousands don't tune in to the bbc as it doesn't cater to them there for the are not delivering to all audiences

[@littlenan3576]

@@ricci8497 - That is awful. Surely that is ageist and biased against older people. Sorry, not been to their website.

[@ricci8497]

They've not been unbiased in a long time they constantly drop the ball and the expense of the publics money. Why should the huge chunk of the population pay the BBC money when the BBC fails to deliver them programs that the other TV channels do provide whilst getting zero money from the license payee?

[@lysdexsick]

I live in Britain since the year 2000. I work and pay taxes , obviously... But one thing I never did and never will is , paying TV licence!!! No chance !! It's never going to happen!!!

[@brianharris4731]

For playing the Sex Pistols God Save The Queen after Newsnight with a grinning presenter they should lose their charter!

[@icdgyixify]

So you admit to watching it?

[@sitnspin1819]

I cancelled both my TV licence and Sky TV package way back in 2011.

[@JonGUK]

Excellent

[@ZoltarSoulFunk]

Campbell said they can't please everyone, but that's exactly what they should be able to do. Commercial broadcasting channels must cater to the majority in order to attract advertising revenue. The BBC's revenue is not dependent on advertising, in fact, the more popular commercial channels like ITV and Channel 4 are, the more revenue they get from those viewers requiring licences. They have the ability to create pioneering, no holds barred, quality TV, but instead they squander their coffers on God knows what.

[@davidhooper1767]

I think Tony did a brilliant job on this programme I think someone else could of helped by bringing up the harassment letters and visits.They could also point out if the licence fee is such good value why is still a criminal offence not to have one to watch live tv and why they try to mislead people into thinking they should have one?

[@dockaos924]

i was in the pub today and asked them to turn bbc off better still just turn the tv off

[@mikeroberts9133]

haven't had a licence for about three years now. I only wish I'd done it sooner.

[@cleop610]

BBC news coverage convinced me to stop watching and paying 2 years ago. I haven't watched live tv since and don't miss it.

[@chrisbuxton1958]

Almost 11 months licence free now. Don’t miss broadcast tv at all.

[@sharonshead8916]

The BBC SHOULD BE ASHAMED THEY ARE EVEN SENDING THEM LETTERS TO THE ELDERLY IN CARE HOMES,DISGUSTING AND DISGRACEFUL TO GET ELDERLY TO PAY FOR LICENCE.😮😢

[@paulwilson2651]

The BBC has always been for the middle and upper classes it was created in the 1930's and still has that mindset. I haven't paid the TV tax since 1984 and have no intention of ever doing so again.

[@andrewstafford-jones4291]

If any real action was to take place for 2027 the roadmap would have to be put in place NOW. It is patently obvious that absolutely nothing is going to be done about the License fee. Just before the expiry of the Royal Charter in 2027 the government will announce extension after extension to allow the BBC to formulate a plan - with only 22,000 staff this will then take another 15 years, then 10 years to prepare, another 5 years as there was not enough time, then 5 years notice period and a 5 year transition phase. In the meantime the BBC will continue to take on debt and obligations that are underwritten by the government (that's us) so when they eventually get defunded, we will be left with debts of £100 Billion. The BBC are blood sucking leeches that will bleed the British people dry aided by complicit spineless politicians

[@themole1944]

Thanks Chilli the BBC licence fee is in its death throws

[@dianearkley2657]

I think we all like Tony. I had a good laugh 😂

[@ZX81v2]

If you get a goon on your doorstep, do not sign nothing. They are being sly around my area asking for a sig to prove they visited...

[@Mog435]

I had my licence refunded over a year ago now. I must say not watching the biased bbc has helped me considerably Keep up the good work .

[@colinvincent9101]

The poll would be online and fixed.

[@kirby449]

It's a shame if the BBC is privatised. There would be a good chance they would use it as an excuse/not have the money to run content like BBC bite-size, which is actually a really good free service to help people keep up with their education. I doubt it will be provided for free if we have to pay for the BBC. For a broadcaster showing almost 24/7 on many channels, why do you think there is so much reality crap (yea it is crap I don't want it) - it's cheap to make and a good filler for people who do. No major network could survive making only expensive content (like Line of duty for example). The comment on the show about "using the streaming service to watch it when I want", only really works for Netflix, otherwise Disney, Amazon still release 1 episode a week in a painfully slow release schedule, and that's if Netflix hasn't bought the rights, else it is still 1 episode a week as well. At the end of the day, if you don't want to pay for it, fair enough. However, I doubt everyone fully understands what the BBC does and still does for pushing tech. Do hope it continues as it is long into the future as it is still viewed as one of the greatest networks around the world, which will probably be lost if/when it gets privatised and sold off.

[@thomasacratopulo8114]

Couldn't agree more. Completely understand people's crevences with the BBC at the moment but I don't think making the BBC private would be a good solution. The BBC puts so much money into R&D for the whole industry. First colour TV channel, first HD channel, first and currently only UHD live broadcasts on a PSB all done by the BBC. Also if they were beholden to advertisers means they couldn't make more niche programmes especially in the culture and arts genre. Instead they would make cheap entertainment for the lowest common denominator. My solution for the current problems would be this. Reduce he number of managers and deparent heads and putting that money back into quality programming. Stop harassing people who are not registered as having a TV license and give the over 65s their free access back. Put more focus into iplayer and make it the main focus so it can compete better with the other streaming services. We all know linear TV is dying and the number of repeats and reality shows on air is a clear sign of this. The main problem the bbc has is public perception and lack of quality output. Just my thoughts would love to discuss if people disagree.