TV Licensing Starting Again From Scratch 😂

[@michaelblackmore4332]

I shall never willingly pay those traitors at the BBC another penny. Do yourself a favour and stop paying the TV Tax.

[@G-ra-ha-m]

Did it years ago, saved loads, enough to buy a much bigger TV Lol 😆

[@RocketRenton]

Savile Tax

[@peterward3965]

I am my licence is due, not paying 👍

[@YTSORF]

42 YRS AND COUNTING...😂

[@iamtoooldtocare]

@@G-ra-ha-myes just carry on only obeying the laws you choose to. Great citizen.

[@DistrictDriver]

Had 2 visits since cancelling my licence, both times they left with a "no thank you!". TV licencing is probably the only company in the world allowed to assume guilt! The sooner it is abolished, the better!

[@Hugh248]

I have been thiniking about it, i would rather keep the licence fee then it be turned into a levy/media tax. If that happens we wouldn't be able to get out of paying it whether we want it or not.

[@benson7344]

BBC will be more than ever be able to do what they like now liebour is in

[@ironcereal3092]

Well said.

[@allytank-itykitty7417]

@@etiennedevignolles7538 pretty sure the BBC is Supporting the Conservatives, they have in 2020 a former Conservative party member as the Director, and a Chairman has been donating money to the party since 2001. and most people have thought of it as backing them more.

[@englishciderlover7347]

@@allytank-itykitty7417 All the mainstream parties are on the same team, so it makes no difference which party the BBC's senior officials come from.

[@gwheregwhizz]

Lisa Nandy is the new Culture Secretary. She loves the BBC, spends half her life talking out of her arse on it.

[@anonnemo2504]

She also likes the idea of blokes in frocks in women's prisons and would probably support replacing the TV licence with funding the BBC out of general taxation. Re the video, it is sound advice not to declare no licence needed. To do so increases the likelihood of a visit. TV Licensing claim that a proportion of people who do make this declaration actually do need a TV licence. How would they know this without visiting? Another very good reason not to do so is to avoid a vile organisation like Capita recording and linking one's name to one's address on their database.

[@suecharnock9369]

well that will make them even more woke and based then!

[@alexedwards6509]

@@anonnemo2504 Years ago it would make sense for them to assume people were watching without paying. TV used to be entertaining, for the most part. Now it is nothing but propaganda. And not very sophisticated propaganda. I wouldn't ask "are they watching TV" instead I'd ask "Why would they watch TV"

[@anonnemo2504]

@@alexedwards6509 Indeed, it would. In those days, and certainly before VCRs came along, TVs were designed only to receive and display live, broadcast content.

[@billienomates1606]

Also I assume paying for the licence for herself with tax payers money from expenses in my opinion.

[@ryanmcmahon2422]

I REFUSE TO WATCH AND PAY FOR GOVERNMENT PROPAGANDA

[@leoneddy1492]

ALL TO TRUE , Makes me cringe what they come out with ,And yet millions do and believe it , and if asked if they believe everything they read in black and white will reply "No"

[@JulesRichards-ic9gi]

3 yrs licence free, thanks to your channel ❤❤❤ Thank you Chilli.

[@chrisbuxton1958]

Yup same here😊.

[@wakaflockaproject]

6 years free lol

[@abegarfield7030]

I've never had one. I've had visits and even told that I need to buy one. I just carried on with my life after that.

[@klausgh]

Me, just about three years, too. 😃

[@fritzdrybeam]

No one is forcing you to have one.

[@urbandruiduk9928]

Can't believe this is still a conversation in 2024. Haven't paid since 2008.

[@nelliemelba4967]

It goes round, and round in circles. I'm on about my 48th "threat" now.🙄😆

[@marylauder3374]

Only 48!!

[@TONE11111]

write 'no circulars' on front door

[@benson7344]

The bailiffs probably get 15 pounds a letter from the BBC for sending them to you that's why they don't give up sending threatening letters

[@susanwalton7729]

😂😂😂😂😂​@@marylauder3374

[@G-ra-ha-m]

I wrote to them, while my name was temporarily 'Terry Wogan', withdrawing their implied right of access and told them I did not require a licence. (Because I'm a living man, different jurisdiction, no contract etc - but I didn't say that, kept it short). Never been bothered since, no letters: nothing.

[@scottlomas5509]

I'm 45 years old and I have never had a TV licence 😊 never will

[@MikeEves]

Good stuff. No obligation to either

[@Johnsmith-ko9yj]

Respect.

[@andyeveritt9003]

same here 63 this year how much money have we saved

[@Annomous-58]

Think how much money you’ve saved! Wish I had done the same. I’m almost four years licence free thanks to Jon’s videos.

[@andyeveritt9003]

@@Annomous-58 good for you . you saved what about £ 600 not bad going . better in your pocket than the BBC s

[@JackieCosens]

I have recently cancelled my direct debit for tv license, I never watch bbc or live broadcasting or Iplayer + yet I have still been paying, this was worrying me cos I was starting to get their nasty letters with threats of sending someone round, I found your videos on KZbin + now feel completely confident about dealing with it, thank you for putting my mind at rest, keep doing what you do to help more people to not pay for something they don't need 😊

[@adlam97531]

One turned up , wanted to come in, I said he could if he did so on his knees and referring to me as Lord and Master. He could not get down the path quick enough. They have never been back.

[@SCOTSMAN.]

😂 legend.

[@brimcilroy9002]

Nice one

[@WayneNG-p2p]

😂😂😂

[@suecharnock9369]

ha ha - they probably got you down as just released from the local mental hospital!! I will remember that one1 Mind you , if they visit me it is quite obvious I dont have a TV. Why would I want to pay for such useless biased idiots in a box?

[@craphead9842]

Adl... What a BS post. Where's your video to prove your BS... Tony cuenca

[@Fishshooting]

Surely we can sue them for HARASSMENT......

[@anonnemo2504]

We can, but with little chance of success and probably, therefore, at great expense. Re the video, it is sound advice not to declare no licence needed. To do so increases the likelihood of a visit. TV Licensing claim that a proportion of people who do make this declaration actually do need a TV licence. How would they know this without visiting? Another very good reason not to do so is to avoid a vile organisation like Capita recording and linking one's name to one's address on their database.

[@katcankan7129]

Ecclesiastes 3:16 "I also noticed that under the sun there is evil in the courtroom. Yes, even the courts of law are corrupt!"

[@katcankan7129]

I got that letter yesterday. I did tell them that I didn't need a licence in circa 2017. But It wasn't until circa 2020 when I states getting letters. If l sent this many letters to the licencing agency without actually doing what l said, my actions would be classed as Paper-Terrorism. But yet they conduct Paper-Terrorism on us via the postal service which if I am correct is an offence & abuse of the postal service function.

[@anonnemo2504]

@@katcankan7129 "Paper terrorism"? Never heard of it.

[@shaunrogers2256]

They can visit as much as they want. they would be trespassing as i have revoked right of access ( still had a letter saying they called round ). Also have a no license needed number. ​@@anonnemo2504

[@rtoobe2]

Had one round last week, I said I charge £169.50 entry to come in the house. He just walked off!!!!!!

[@ysho2248]

😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@royblackburn1163]

Total waste of time contacting them, when my mother died we cancelled her direct debit and told them, we emptied her house and put it up for sale, it was absolutely disgusting they started sending snotty letters. There was a large for sale sign in the garden, anyone in the world could see photos of the inside of the house on the estate agents website they also had a set of key's to show it to potential buyer's, it was on sale for 5 month's, doesn't say much about their investigation !

[@susanwalton7729]

Jobsworths 🤬

[@deborahprkn]

The same is happening after my Mum passed. Exactly the same situation!

[@royblackburn1163]

@deborahprkn I'm really sorry for your loss , best wishes Roy.

[@ssllylawrence618]

For your loss The so-called investigation is nothing more than hot air. Ignore.

[@robtheplod]

shows that the 'investigation' isnt....... please people dont be afraid to stop paying...

[@timberwolf5211]

My uncle passed 18 months ago. This was before I found your channel, and as I thought I had to at the time, I phoned them and informed them of his passing. They they told me that I could claim back the remaining months of his paid fees. Being the third close family member that year to pass, I can honestly say my head wasn't in the game, and I forgot to call them back or go online. I recently got a letter from TVL saying their usual rubbish, about how there's there's no license, etc. Bearing in mind, between him and my grandad, I dont think their house ever did not have a licence since it first was required to have one, including a radio licence! And now obviously, because he's now passed, and the house is in probate, no one's living there, so no licence is needed. But they're saying they're looking to come and check to see if one is needed. But I have no idea how they plan to check to see if he needs a licence? Not unless, of course, they've got an ouija board and plan to ask him and my grandad's ghosts what the latest cricket scores were to catch them out!

[@G-ra-ha-m]

It's just a computer, churning out threats to accounts out of date. It's hooked up to a simple database, a printer and a franking machine.

[@roblyc632]

I'm still in the final stages of investigation after 8 years! It sure is a lengthy process. I may even die before anything is concluded. 🤔

[@marylauder3374]

Brilliant!

[@MikeEves]

the next stage is... another letter full of gibberish.....

[@kevinthegerbil2708]

Mines being going on for 30 years. Still sitting here terrified.

[@robtheplod]

Do they know your name yet? I bet they don't, that's how deep their investigations go! ALL FAKE

[@roblyc632]

@@kevinthegerbil2708 🤣🤣🤣

[@shirleycollins3215]

I got one 😂 yet again sick of these threats 😮

[@tattimals]

I have a notice on my door. It states that if you knock on this door and you are not expected you WILL be charged £50.00 and then a further £50.00 for every 60 seconds you want to talk to the occupier. Not had a visit in 10 years Only get 1 letter per 12 months and it is straight in the shredder 👍

[@keithfreeman7725]

Good idea

[@jellysansboi7453]

Yeah but no one is actually ever gonna pay you, and they know full well they don't have to.

[@marcothorsen950]

Thats old. Seen that comment before many times..

[@andrewmunz1639]

Do you mind if I use that?

[@tattimals]

@@jellysansboi7453 keeps them away from the door that is all it is there for and a deterrent that works

[@dougsmith3015]

I surrendered my driving licence and haven't had one for 6 years, I have yet to receive a letter from the DVLA or DVLC or whatever they call themselves these days.

[@simonlevett4776]

Why would you 'surrender' your driving licence ?

[@dougsmith3015]

@@simonlevett4776 I don't need a driving licence, if you think about it there can only be one reason for this.

[@Sabhoh]

@@simonlevett4776”sovereign citizen” nonsense, probably

[@mikeg2939]

I don't think they bother. They'll only care if you're caught driving without a valid licence.

[@G-ra-ha-m]

@@Sabhoh No nonsense, no. We are not all slaves. What is a licence? An exemption for illegal activity. What is driving? A commercial activity. Operating the car, is a private activity. The licence doesn't belong to us, read the name on it: It's not ours. Licences can be taken away, so how can they belong to us? Learning the law and the tricks is the route to freedom. The only route.

[@nonenone-vt8cg]

I object to anyone telling me what I need, I determine my own needs.

[@nickbutler7935]

We should all save them. Then on a specific day we all return them to sender. It will save wear and tear on our shredders.

[@robtheplod]

Waste of time returning the letters. The BBC have an arrangement with the postoffice not to return them.

[@simonlevett4776]

Superb idea.

[@allygilmour6182]

@@robtheplod Evidence of this please? Dont think that's true. All returned mail has to go somewhere.

[@C-sidesammy]

I'm using them to wallpaper the cracks in my toilet

[@Futura2500]

Labour government i think wanna turn this into a "media tax" which includes broadband

[@RocketRenton]

It's how Finland did it, they used to have a TV Licence, then it came out of Income Tax at the end of the tax year, you see over there you actually get a full breakdown of how much tax you pay, what your taxes actually pay it's similar to the Council Tax breakdown but much more detailed, and they changed it because most people never paid for the TV licence, and they really didn't enforce it either despite having some of the most far right police and laws in existence. In the end the YLE tax which is the BBC in Finland, was introduced, however it actually ended up more expensive via the tax then the former licence, it's also the same for speeding fines etc, where the more you earn, the more you pay. I know Kimi Raikkonen got caught speeding and was handed a 30,000 euro fine, in the end the police never put it through lol, as that's just insane.

[@djmattblack]

Thats the way i see it going, will be much easier to enforce and harder to avoid

[@graemewilliams6697]

So that means to access my on-line banking, or the read a newspaper on-line etc on my laptop I have to pay the BBC ?

[@leonbarnes1402]

it already is, theyre trying to include live streams on youtube ect, theiving bastards.

[@richyp]

​@@leonbarnes1402No, it took me 3 attempts to get this clarified, you can legally watch a live stream on KZbin (and other) so long as it isn't being produced by a large broadcasting company such as Sky, BBC, ITV, C4 etc

[@eddking831]

I've had dozens of these letters,if you shred em up .they make great bedding for hamsters and dinner pigs.

[@florencebaggott7928]

Got mine the other day went straight in shredder along with all the others

[@redpillnibbler4423]

I’ve kept all mine,I’m planning on sending them back one day - return to sender 😅

[@jackygeorge5096]

Get a letter every 2 mths scary goes straight in the bin!!!!😂😂'😂

[@grahamsmith8648]

Your lucky, I have one every month.

[@georgedavidson957]

one a month ... I collect them. currently have 6 concurrent ongoing investigations and they STILL dont know my name.

[@jackygeorge5096]

They're idiots,they do seem to be increasing must need more money 4billiion is just not enough i ,have the same problem all the time !!!! (she laughs sarcastically)!!!!!°!!!

[@jackygeorge5096]

@@georgedavidson957 funny

[@ruthm3813]

We have had loads, I don't know how often. but the last one was in a red envelope. Must be serious this time🤣

[@heliumhubcryptocollective9337]

im unsure if UK laws, but once u recieve one of these letters, if u respond with a cease and desist letter back, telling them their repeated attempts to threaten harass and intimidate you are unwarranted and illegal. Once u send a cease and desist letter, it now opens up for a criminal complaint of harassment and civil liability. What ppl need to do is start filing both criminal complaints and civil claims against these tyrants acting as tv nazis

[@timg1246]

They have been successfully sued in the past. There is also a current case, by a lawyer in Scotland which is still under way. However, such legal cases are costly, stressful, and you might not win.

[@xdoubt5487]

You can do this already. Don't waste money on a lawyer and court fees. Just fill out a form provided by them. After 3months or 6months they will start the cycle again and you just repeat the application process

[@GibsonLPfan2024]

Most letters are addressed to the "homeowner" so if you sign your name to a cease and desist, they have your details. Also I think TV licensing operate under special laws that mean they can't be done for harassment but the Scottish lawsuit might bear some justice.

[@CLIVETHE125]

@@xdoubt5487 But, no should mean no . We shouldnt have to keep telling them.

[@anonnemo2504]

That would not work in the UK. It is sound advice not to declare no licence needed. To do so increases the likelihood of a visit. TV Licensing claim that a proportion of people who do make this declaration actually do need a TV licence. How would they know this without visiting? Another very good reason not to do so is to avoid a vile organisation like Capita recording and linking one's name to one's address on their database.

[@simonthegreat543]

Still not had a visit from the environment agency asking if I need a rod license

[@ryanmoses8074]

If a had a fishing rod I’d pay the license fees it’s like pennies if you can afford a boat & a fishing rod. Geez these millionaires

[@ttsdty]

I pay for the rod licence think I've been asked at least 4 times a year since 2000 so good job I do isn't it now BBC however can do do one

[@G-ra-ha-m]

@@ryanmoses8074 Buying a licence is more that the fee. It includes: 1. Compliance, you under-stand and accept their jurisdiction and authority. Contracted! 2. You act as trustee for the all-caps name they send it to (it's not your name). The fee just pays for your own enslavement in the system. All licences work this way.

[@shaneord7527]

I messaged the environment agency on Facebook and said I have several rods but wanted to advise them I wouldn't be using them, they replied saying I didn't need to do that, just get a licence when I do decide to start fishing again. I said that's strange, a government agency doesn't need a declaration but a private company needs one for a tv.

[@Demun1649]

Rod Licences are issued by the local authority responsible for the waters in their area. For example, the Grand Union Canal is run by the Canal and Waterways, they issue licences for the all the linear waters in their control. They can even give you a free licence to catch Signal crayfish, free food and good eating. Funny how no one thanks them?

[@ryan176eircomnet]

Oh No, a code has been issued, You're done for now pal. 🤣

[@kevinthegerbil2708]

I agree, he is in massive trouble now that code has been issued. He may be on BBC news at ten announcing his prison term. Poor old Chille.

[@redpillnibbler4423]

Oh no,not a code!! I’ve only just washed my underpants too!!

[@JohnCocteaustone]

I cancelled mine about 2 years ago and have had the 'to the legal occupier' letters since, which I found funny as they already have my details on their database. Anyway, I decided to fill in the no licence needed declaration on their website and have received their acknowledgement via email. Now, I can't wait for a visit as I live on a small holding in North Wales and my big vicious dog roams the property with my front door about 50 yards from the gated entrance. I have a warning notice regarding the dog to cover myself, so I'd just like to wish any 'enforcement officer' good luck getting to my front door. If you make it, I guarantee you won't make it back!

[@laurencecope7083]

I'm sat in the living room of my house in Chiang Mai Thailand, I am waiting for a tv licencing letter to drop through my letter box.

[@seantaylor9758]

My friends in Dallas TX watch it too but alas no inspector yet!

[@Holycurative9610]

I don't get any letters at my house in the Philippines either and I watch TV there.

[@shellybelly35]

The chili logo on your t-shirt looks like a rampant rabbit 😂😂😂❤it

[@Littlepocketrocket81]

😂😂😂 I can't unsee that now

[@ADHDX20]

You must have enough letters by now to sue them for harassment alarm and distress. You even have a channel to support others .Go get the fuckers in court John .

[@suecharnock9369]

nope doesnt work like that. Law states a legal authority (ie the BBC and their agents in this case) can keep contacting you FOR A LEGAL REASON (ie your licence) if you do not respond. Why do you think the BBC was so keen to get the prosecution of no TV licence as a criminal offence and not a civil matter? Civil they can not harass you , criminal they can claim a legal reason.

[@robtheplod]

I'm afraid not. The BBC is granted exlusion from prosecution with regards to the letters it sends out - in fact the Government oblige the BBC to contact those not licensed. You can test this by taking the letters to the police - they will be interested until they see who sent them. Ask your MP why they explicitly allow the letters to be sent by the BBC.

[@astral276]

I have no need of a pilot's licence, but I am not required to make a declaration of that fact to the CAA.

[@redpillnibbler4423]

Exactly.Nor do you get harassed with threatening letters.

[@MikeEves]

I understand you have landing lights and a wind sock though.....

[@cassandrade-wolfe6926]

Got mine last weekend. Oooooh and now threats with a code number. "They" need to check on me .... That's a proper cheek. Which is why that particular threat has been ripped to shreds and will now be in landfill. 🙄

[@MikeEves]

I actually look forward to the letters, they are simply hilarious. The people that write and approve them are as sharp as a bag of wet leather; they are cretins. Keep them coming BBC..

[@susanwalton7729]

I had my first one last week😂😂😂

[@stevemcha7129]

Don’t you mean ‘wet lettuce’ ?

[@redpillnibbler4423]

Not so funny if you’re a vulnerable elderly person though.

[@Chris-fr2kq]

Bag of wet leather, that's a good one. My favourite has always been 'not quite as sharp as a felt hat'.

[@Hammertime054]

Got my new letter the other day🤣🤣another one for the toilet paper collection 🤣

[@KarrierBag]

OMG don't wipe ya ar$e with it, you will cover yaself in ink and might even accidently sign the contract too at the same time.

[@mikehipperson]

@@KarrierBag Not to mention the risk of paper cuts!

[@awhisperinthewind4253]

@@KarrierBag FFS, laughing

[@KarrierBag]

😁

[@Hammertime054]

@@KarrierBag 🤣🤣🤣👍🏻your probably right🤣👍🏻

[@rudisamborski5955]

Crazy! I have over 30 unopened TVL letters

[@marylauder3374]

Only 30!

[@FraserBailey-jm5yz]

Sand them back in a large package. Do not put a stamp on the package.

[@connie_d]

are you a hoarder? :p throw them away

[@matdooley]

@@FraserBailey-jm5yz Have done that ,in a jiffy bag and no stamp .

[@BobMonkeypimp]

Bundle them together with a nice big bag of lead fishing weights & return to sender.

[@heliumhubcryptocollective9337]

ppl should also write on the letters "does not live here - return to sender" and put the letters in a post office box, once the post office gets millions of letter returned to them the costs will have to be billed to the tv company or they will have stop sending the letters due to the return rate costs.

[@TONE11111]

You write across the envelope: *ADDRESSEE UNKNOWN*

[@ryanmoses8074]

Letters aren’t addressed to so they’re generic why send back? You don’t send back junk mail

[@dps8435]

They won't,I used to work for the post office ,they have to return to sender,it just costs everyone a bloody fortune,I mean I get 12 a year.Must be one of the post offices biggest workload.

[@anonnemo2504]

That would be a waste of time and effort. Why would a letter addressed to the "legal occupier" be regarded as wrongly addressed? Royal Mail would simply destroy these letters. Re the video, it is sound advice not to declare no licence needed. To do so increases the likelihood of a visit. TV Licensing claim that a proportion of people who do make this declaration actually do need a TV licence. How would they know this without visiting? Another very good reason not to do so is to avoid a vile organisation like Capita recording and linking one's name to one's address on their database.

[@dps8435]

@@anonnemo2504 watch what you want I do ,and don't pay,I only answer door if I am expecting someone,have glance out of window,although I want to see one of these fookwits.

[@marknicholls8121]

you see the news article about stinging a woman with breast cancer who is likely dying .....and because they knew this they fast tracked her summons etc ...bastards

[@atheistcory4174]

No chance of them getting rid of the licence now that we have a Labour govt.

[@redpillnibbler4423]

Makes no difference to me - still not paying.

[@robl5833]

@@atheistcory4174 It doesn't really make any difference I don't pay for it. If people are daft enough to pay it that's up to them.

[@bowlingbill9633]

​@Black_Void_ the Conservative government allowed the BBC take away free tv license from the elderly. This government have put millions of elderly at risk of hypothermia after stopping the cold weather payments which one is worse ?

[@MrDaiseymay]

COME 2027, THEY ARE GOING TO ADD THE COST TO OUR COUNCIL TAX, EVEN IF YOU HAVE NO TELLY, OR OTHER MEANS TO VIEW.----TRUE.

[@andrewkistell4446]

Got mine this morning it went straight in recycling bin

[@redpillnibbler4423]

Then they’ll use it again!

[@greenmoose_]

Honestly whenever I get one of those envelopes, which are easily identifiable as a TV License letter I just throw it in the bin without opening it. I dont need a license, I dont need to tell them shit. Ever since I stopped declaring I dont need a license, nobody has ever knocked on my door from them.

[@wobblyboost]

Anything titled 'to the householder' is litter. The house can't read nor be litigated against.

[@stephendavenport1414]

It's illegal to watch live TV without a licence but it's illegal to enter the UK without a passport. One you can get fined £1000. The other you are given somewhere to live food to eat and money. Illegal doesn't mean anything to me nowadays.

[@MrDaiseymay]

TROUBLE IS, THEY KNOW, WHERE YOU, ARE---

[@winterwulf1995]

​@@MrDaiseymayI'll be waiting for them

[@ianlister4729]

Agree fully with your point, but just a correction. It's a visa (or eligibilty for visa waiver) which is needed to enter a country ie permission from that country's authorities. Passports are issued by your own country to prove that your are one of theirs and will be allowed back in. No passport entitles you to enter any country other than your own. A country might allow UK passport holders to enter theirs, but that's the eligibility for visa waiver coming into play.

[@akel135]

Get your facts right you only need a TV licence to watch or record live broadcast TV or the Iplayer

[@stephendavenport1414]

I think these days the only illegal thing you can do is criticise this government. Anything else goes

[@martinhowes3578]

Got mine this morning And address to the legal occupier with the same code lol😂

[@TheRobn007]

Should all of us phone tv licensing and ask to speak to Scott Robson, daily and drive them mad 😂

[@Sadie595]

Yes 😂 great idea

[@avogadro7227]

😂😂😂

[@YTSORF]

🎯

[@mjohnston1986]

Cancelled my TV Tax 3 months ago. Best thing i've done this year!

[@eileenspamer-kw3kz]

bravo

[@yourwellwisher9646]

I think the serial number going to zero is part of a move called "THE GREAT RESET" !! 😊😊😅😅😂😂😂

[@alanbaxter8100]

I got one too , Not had a license since 2002, thats *22 Years*

[@pyeltd.5457]

22 years in prison m8

[@JaneElliott-nv4uu]

I recieved a letter basically stating that I had better be at home on the 22 August because they were coming to see me, I never go out except for Drs or Hospital appointments so no problem. Have sat here all day and am still waiting

[@ironcereal3092]

4 years on. Still waiting for the 'knock'. Told me they'll be around on many dates but.... nothing. Ha!

[@stewartherbert6847]

Luke this video no you f**king don't you need to wind you neck in love that I started laughing keep it up love it 😂😂😂😂

[@darrengallagher4385]

Well.. better get the quaking boots out ready for another visit 😆

[@grangefield8260]

I received the threatening letter as described in your video in October 2024. It had a slightly different format however and the odd thing is that the person who signed the letter wasn’t Scott Robson Regional Manager, but Ross McTaggart Customer Service Director. He and Scott had amazingly similar handwriting however, just saying!!

[@flossy3839]

Thanks Jon much appreciated

[@tinker670]

Your an absolute diamond John. You put an old man's mind at rest. Won't stop me watching your vids. You should be on the telly,even the bbc. (Shit,NO. I wouldn't be able to watch ya).. Good on . Tom

[@rangylillian]

TV Licensing should be congradulated for single-handedly keeping the Post Office in business.

[@RAElliott666]

As an 50 year old Australian i find your videos amazing, my elderly parents tell me that they use to have to pay a TV License in Australia, but was fazed out in the early 1970s. I cannot believe that in this digital world that a forward moving country like yours still has such an archaic thing like a TV License. It is so ridiculously amusing to me that the courts can issue search warrants to check your TV... It's just unbelievable.

[@shibitofluff3568]

We haven't paid the TV Tax in many years. I live in a building with the intercom to access the building. Not long after I declared I didn't need one as we don't watch TV live or otherwise, they sent a goon to the door, they asked my name directly what i thought was odd but let him in anyway, he stated who he was and requested to be invited in, I did, it was the best thing ever!! He looked at the TV ariel saw nothing was connected, and we even offered him to go upstairs to the bedrooms to look at these, he didn't want to and said thank you and left, never had one at the door ever again.

[@alansharman3644]

i believe they have no legal right to enter any ones house without being invited and even then they cannot enter the sanctity of your bedrooms But you were lucky that time. Next time don't let them in as they are known to fit people up. Next time " no thank you" politely and shut the door. The only way people get done or fitted up is when they let them in. Be very careful, they cant' be trusted. And after all would you let just anyone who comes to your door in and march them up to your bedroom. i not sure you would and i would not either. These people are salesmen and should be treated as strangers and certainly not be given the grand tour.

[@brimkathstampex2306]

@@alansharman3644 Agreed. Who in their right frame of mind would do what shibitofluff3568 did? Sounds like he's not quite right in the head.

[@alansharman3644]

@@brimkathstampex2306 Maybe he's been brought up to be scared of false authority. My parents were so scared when the detector vans were around and it may have been the same for him and it rubbed off. Thankfully I have had a healthy distaste of any over zealous authority (must be the old punk in me). So don't judge him too harshly. When your uniformed and scared you tend to buckle under the pressure. Let's hope he has, by watching this, learned that his home is truly HIS castle and that he can pull up the drawbridge anytime without permission from anybody.

[@johndyda5673]

I had a red and white one in my letterbox. It stated: "Do not ignore. You have been visited" although my name and house number was not on it. I went on their website, filled a 'no need for a licence' section then received an email saying I'm OK for 2 years.

[@Mr.Grimsdale]

I assume they now have your home address and email address and possibly your name.

[@MikeEves]

would you do the same for other licences? Firearms, tattoo parlour, scrap metal dealer, sell booze, practice martial arts etc etc?

[@robtheplod]

You just made a mistake. You have now given them your details. Contact them and ask to be removed from the 'No Licence Needed' list and they will forget about you.

[@brimkathstampex2306]

But TV Licensing/Capita do not send out letters like that. Are you referring to the envelope and/or the contents? So where do you think they came from originally? And they certainly do not send out letters stating: "Do not ignore. You have been visited". Filling in a "No need for for a licence", was a really silly and pointless thing to do wasn't it? Why give them any personal details?? Makes no sense whatsoever.

[@LoveThisChannel]

This is weird, today TV licensing paid £39.75 into my bank account. (3 months of DD payments.) I stopped paying a couple of months ago, no mention of why they have given me the money. What a way to run a business, cheers, thanx for all of your videos. I subscribe to you and the Black Belt Barrister. 😎😎😎

[@jasebrown2634]

As soon as i see the envelope straight in the recycling don't even open it.

[@DavidSmith-ze2wi]

Same here.

[@awhisperinthewind4253]

I always open them to destroy the address section, might invest in a shredder to save me doing so

[@redpillnibbler4423]

Don’t do that,they’ll use it again!

[@DavidSmith-ze2wi]

@@awhisperinthewind4253 Why spend the money on a shredder and the electricity to do something we shouldn't have to do.

[@redpillnibbler4423]

@ChasingMasons Recycling IS real - the recycling of lies!

[@jameswarner2985]

Great work Jon. Simple answer to the goons harassment. Refuse entry to your home, but invite them to park their detector van on your driveway, thus allowing them to gather all the information that they need.😊

[@wishiwas-jd9cd]

I declared on their website that I don’t need a licence and TV Licensing acknowledged receipt. I then emailed them stating “I hereby withdraw any implied right of access to my property to you or your agents forthwith.” This was suggested by the Black Belt Barrister. They confirmed that they understood this and would use “other means” to identify whether I require a licence. In two years, I have never received either a letter or a visit.

[@thehun207]

a great post,..please keep posting and explaining as you just have done,for people that will come across your channel,..everyone should cancel a none wanted expensive licence,...

[@dazens1]

10:38 John that pronounciation of "Shhhhiiitttte" absolutely cracked me up...lol

[@BILLVANNER]

Thanks for another great video. Thanks to you I cancelled my licence in March 2022 as did my nephew in Scotland .

[@globaleye8]

Notice how ecstatically happy the BBC are after the election results, they can hardly hide their delight, together with the rest of the "impartial" media and not forgetting the small boat people, you can hear the cheers from Dover in London ! Maybe they can all hold hands and skip off into the sunset somewhere 🤐

[@radders261]

Blimey, you were on fire in this video! Bloody love you mate!

[@DJGM1974]

It's a legalised version of extortion and it has to end, although now we have a Labour government, it definitely won't.

[@G-ra-ha-m]

Most extortion is legalised. Council tax, what a racket! Nothing lawful there. Income tax, bigger racket: Compensation for your time (not income) taxed on gross amount (worse than any corporation). Unlawful. They owe us a lot of money back.

[@AdamDaviesSussex]

I haven't had a TV for over 10 years now. When ever I move I have to go through the process of informing them I have no need for their harassment. I usually just keep calling them until they realise I can waste more of their time than they can waste mine.

[@Jean42ette]

So, as the BBB says this amounts to harassment - take them to court? Get folk together for a class action...could be fun.

[@pab777]

Thank you for your channel.Excellent.

[@ggj666]

I like getting the letters monthly, as long as I know it's costing the BBC money then they can send me one daily for all I care gives me free heat for the log burner in winter as well. Up yours BBC

[@robtheplod]

Its not costing the BBC money, its costing those that like to pay the BBC each month.

[@redpillnibbler4423]

@@robtheplod More fool them!

[@ritajames7797]

I also received that letter and guessed (correctly as it turns out) that it was TV Licensing. Good to see your video confirming this was the rubbish that belongs in the paper recycling bin where mine was last collected last Thursday's bin day. 😀 Nice to have a laugh at their expense.

[@foetaltreborus2017]

My mate let one in - he was paying his licence but they still treated him like dirt..

[@francorickenbacker]

Hi Jon In the words of Citizen Smith "Come the revolution, you'll be first against the wall bop-bop-bop" (lol). FYI. Many moons ago (when TV detector vans were real and I watched the BEEB) a Tomorrow's World episode showed how these packed-to-the-rafters vans were able to tap into a form of radiation and 'see' what was on your cathode ray tube, prompting the MOD to install protective shrouds around their computer screens. Well, one fine day as I was walking back to my Dept. Of Transport office, I noticed one such brown coloured van sitting in the car park. When I alerted and informed security they pounced, and immediately withdrew, all with brightly flushed embarrassed looks on the faces. Need to know. Nobody had mentioned the secret microwave direct link to MOD HQ (or GCHQ). This was a testing and fine calibration exercise. I doubt whether that tech could work on modern screens?

[@tommerisia4565]

Your contempt for them gladdens my heart.

[@brelshar4968]

I've been watching the Euro's just fine, turns out the licence makes no difference. 😇

[@dps8435]

Ditto,and the commentary is sh*t especially itv ,should be paying me.

[@PhatSimey]

Euros ffs

[@englishciderlover7347]

@@PhatSimey Judging by a lot the teams, it's more like the Afri can Cup of Nations.

[@pyeltd.5457]

When you cancel the license your TV set up and signal will still work.

[@StevieGOvO]

BBC we don't need you. Also, most of your better classic shows are on UKTV demand and everything show on ITV, C4 and C5 are on demand within the hour of the show going live. It's amazing how many people still don't know how this works. Keep up the good fight Jon

[@gemlouise1260]

Well I got one today, and it has my name on it and it says my property is now under investigation. There can't be any other company in the UK who can get away with sending 'enforcement' officers to demand to know why you're not buying their product.

[@FixerUK]

Got my monthly one a few days ago.

[@johnallright6847]

One for people to watch out for are these foreign call centres because one rung me this week with " is that Mr........ yes ......... do you watch tv ? Phone down which is usual for me but it did make me think on who would ask such a question??? Just one to remember.

[@snakedaemongaming6590]

42 years going strong

[@Doctortigger-m1b]

TV licencing turned up in my road recently to visit an address that had no tv licence. The reason is that the house has been demolished. I laughed from the bottom of my boots at that goon!

[@koalameat9523]

Last tv idiot that visited me ended up sitting in a tree for 45 mins until the police came , my dogs kept him there as they dont like intruders with zero powers , the cops didnt laught but smiled alot , i was told to keep control of my dogs from now on

[@kenchapman2126]

I got one yesterday Jon,thank you for the advice and have now filed it under bin.

[@robchissy]

I had a visit last week I did as you suggested and he toddled off

[@jackbishenden3386]

I phoned up TV licencing 4 years ago and told them I was cancelling my TV licence as I hadn't watched live TV for over a year while paying for my licence. I told them that the only tv shows I watch are through paid subscription services and I wanted them to stop contacting me. Haven't had a single communication from them since

[@BedsitBob]

I hardly get the letters nowadays. I used to get them monthly, but I'm down to about 2 per year now.

[@davescottyhen]

called them up an had none since!

[@marylauder3374]

How long did that take though!

[@BedsitBob]

@@davescottyhen I don't mind getting the letters, because each of those letters is costing the BBC money. The more the merrier, as far as I'm concerned. 🙂

[@BedsitBob]

@@marylauder3374 How long did it take me to ignore them?

[@MikeEves]

@@davescottyhen but they weren't even addressed to you.

[@longjonwhite]

“I don’t answer questions…” said with a polite smile, to any and all questions, really is a lot of fun to use. Any other fans of “Mr. Inbetween” will know where I got this simple but hilariously effective tactic. 😎😎👍

[@JoHart-q2x]

Jimmy Saville, Rolph Harris, Gary Glitter🤔 need I say more. So sorry I ever paid in my life!

[@kevinthegerbil2708]

I don't even open it. Directly into the bin. It costs them money to keep sending it.😂

[@alexhornett6985]

Canceled mine last week.

[@alantheloneranger]

You're absolutely right. How would those idiots who write these letters like it if they were to receive letters saying an enforcement officer was coming round to their home to check that they weren't doing anything illegal like taking drugs etc.

[@bryangallagher4690]

That could be the makings of a TV drama! (Black Brishit Codswallop?)....Lol!

[@JohnSmith-pl2bk]

There was a famous criminal investigation where a "survey" was sent out with a generic number on it...but a hidden number in "invisible ink" was on every paper. That invisible number was assigned and delivered to a specific address. The prize and chances of winning a prize were so attractive that 99% of the recipients filled in the survey and returned the papers. The papers assigned to the houses of "particular interest" were fingerprinted and DNA'ed on their return to the survey HQ. ... and all particular addresses from which no papers were returned warranted further investigation. In the end a serial killer was located...

[@brimkathstampex2306]

Interesting. When did this happen, and what was the final outcome, as I'm not aware of the case? Thanks.

[@redpillnibbler4423]

It was you wasn’t it.

[@peter3234]

Great content as always. Thanks Jon.

[@yolandakhan]

After not watching BBC since 2015 I've finally filled out the online declaration and cancelled my direct debit 🎉🎉

[@MikeEves]

you declared you don't do something? Jeez....

[@yolandakhan]

@@MikeEves what do you mean ?

[@JACQUI697]

They make it all up as they go along 😂😂thanks to your channel i havent paid this nonsence for 4 years..thank you..😃😄

[@brimkathstampex2306]

Can we take it then, that you do not ever watch anything on TV that requires you to have a TV licence?

[@India51A]

@@brimkathstampex2306 how has what she watches on TV have anything to do with you?

[@Dr.Gunsmith]

Help needed ….I was thinking of buying Amazon Prime would I need a license, and if so why the hell have the BBC got the rights to want money off you for paying for another company’s services.

[@G-ra-ha-m]

Charge the BBC for sending their TV signals through your house. Say £5lk per year. Then invoice them.

[@paranoidgenius9164]

I've always said this about TV Licenses, people who WATCH TV broadcasts including the BBC channels should buy a TV license, but if you don't watch the TV channels at all, then why should you be charged for something you do not use or want?

[@G-ra-ha-m]

I watch, but why should I pay? Who am I? The beneficiary. No payment required.

[@BobMonkeypimp]

Answer the door holding your biggest kitchen knife. Obviously they knocked whilst you were cooking. Bonus points for grinning maniacally & staring them right in the eyes without blinking 😂