TV Licence: A Day In Court - What Actually Happens

Let’s take a look at what actually happens if you get a court date for a fine over a TV Licence offence.
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[@ChilliJonCarne]

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[@Keithbarber]

You want everybody to hit the "like" button - well, I've given you your first DISLIKE - just for fun

[@ChilliJonCarne]

You wont be the last, but the way youtube works. The more interaction there is, the bigger the reach of the video. And it would be nice for more people worried about not paying the TV licence to see this video to put their minds at ease, wouldn't it?

[@richardcranium4830]

@@Keithbarber Why? Was it don't out of spite?

[@Keithbarber]

@@richardcranium4830 I just do it for a silly wind up, no malicious intent. And I hope people see what my intention is - a bit of fun Now, go to my channel and put a dislike on each and every one of my videos if you want to - be my guest 😀👍

[@Keithbarber]

@@ChilliJonCarne I agree john

[@markhoverd4993]

Think how less busy the courts would be without the TV licence fiasco. Scrap the bloody thing imediately

[@AwesomeMetalBands]

It's utterly shocking to see the BBC and capita abhorrent abuse of courts in the United Kingdom when criminals are getting away with murder.

[@davidsworld5837]

wasting court time from important cases TVL should be fined for wasting time

[@AwesomeMetalBands]

@@davidsworld5837 absolute abhorrent waste of court time. It's like the government and the BBC working hand-in-hand and abusing the court system without impunity

[@BenjWarrant]

That's OK, thanks. We'll keep the licence fee and the BBC.

[@AwesomeMetalBands]

@@PastPresented Just because something is set in law doesn't make it moral.

[@plebpunk]

I had two goons knock at my door, asking to do a survey of electrical equipment, I agreed. After the 3rd or 4th question, they asked about tv programs. I asked them if they were from tv licensing? They said they were. I lied and said I don’t have a tv. They said ‘it’s our standard reply to that statement, do you mind if we verify that by entering your premises’. I gave them my standard response F Off! I followed them down the road, and shouted TV Licensing, when they knocked at neighbours houses. They promptly left my street

[@michaelwarner4323]

That's a first and a low tactic to try to gain property entry.... 😂😂

[@Dedubya-]

I simply don't trust anyone knocking at the door, whether they're selling dusters and cleaning products out a big bag or asking to sign up for a charity, you should be highly suspicious of all strangers at the door. You don;t have to answer anything and just politely say no thanks

[@willspin9572]

I had one dressed as royal mail minus the logo. He even had a red bag. He approached me as if to sign for a parcel on his machine. He didn't identify himself or say I actually had a parcel just the way he acted. I instantly new this bloke was a scum bag inspector. He initially refused to say who he was, shut the door as soon as he confessed. Had another one put his foot in my door when I went to close it. Swiftly told him to remove it before I do. After the first two visit they sent 2 people round for the next few visits.

[@willdixon2349]

Gaining entry by mis-representation? Very scummy. Sounds like a distraction burglary !

[@louiswilliamterminator2887]

Even if not from TV Licensing, why would you give anyone a list of items that can be found at your address?

[@coolrudds8312]

When I was a student I told them I was too poor and couldn’t afford a tv, but they still wanted to come in to check, as they walked towards the door I said bye and shut the door in their face.

[@dg9015]

They are scum don't pay it

[@0wnz0rz888]

Yeah don’t let them in!

[@alandjerr]

I'm not from the UK, TV licenses are not a thing in my country, but I find these videos interesting. What an odd problem to have.

[@vixen1143]

I've not had a tv or licence for 15 years. I just tell them and they leave me alone for a few years. There's nothing worth watching on tv anyway.

[@danielfinch362]

Last time I watched TV was Christmas 2019 but only becuse my mum stayed and wanted to watch her soaps.

[@KippaxInThailand]

@@danielfinch362 lol

[@gweilospur5877]

How would you know that if you haven’t watched it for 15 years? Busted.

[@danielfinch362]

@@gweilospur5877 unless TV subdeenly got better since christmas 2019 I can vouch got how crap it is. Not busted.

[@gweilospur5877]

@Dizzy D It’s only stupid people who think you could speak if you only have half a brain. Most of the people who claim everything on TV is crap are playing brain dead video games.

[@thomasgates3185]

keep your door shut, keep your gob shut, sign nothing. JOB DONE !

[@ronaldjayes9141]

Intresting statement scouser Blackburn..age 73..at moments have tv licence..will be terminated..standard programme tv repetitive. Oap.

[@Edmonds6091]

You explained it better than I did, Thomas

[@heeeeeresrossy]

Simple. Straight to the point. And 100% correct!

[@petermaccabe8921]

The trouble is that's all well and good. Until someone lets a TV Licence Inspector through the front door in ignorance. One woman I knew had her daughter round and there was a knock at the door "I'm a TV Licence Inspector..its a bit cold. Any chance I can pop in?" Daughter let him in..WITH EASTENDERS ON THE TV. Caution , magistrates Court...£400 fine.

[@Coach13013]

@@petermaccabe8921 she almost certainly signed their papers.. they use it as evidence. I knew of a TV licence guy had a part time job selling & measuring up for kitchens. Guess what else he was doing?

[@technooby220]

That door shutting made me laugh. I'm glad you've posted this. People worry way too much about this.

[@allanb2906]

I read yesterday (17 March) that Auntie is lobbying government to ban the use plug in streaming devices such as firestick because they say they're responsible for so many cancelling the license tax. Unbelievable!

[@MrMazza4321]

The thing with that is, they have a real legitimate reason to exist therfore that won't ever happen 👍

[@sparkz6730]

Yeh I have Roku to stream from Internet Netflix etc. Haven't watched terrestrial TV for years!

[@siliquaesid703]

Burn the BBC down

[@DG-EditsYT]

@@siliquaesid703 LMFAO

[@andrewcheadle948]

What is unbelievable is that jelly Johnson has an 80 seat majority, and could get rid of the TV licence over nite. Well it's not that unbelievable I guess, being as he's fucking useless.

[@Neils400]

so you pay less in court for not having a TV licence than the cost of getting a TV licence - assuming they're not going to summons you to court every 8 months or so.

[@AwesomeMetalBands]

Everyone should represent themselves in court that would put a massive strain on the judicial system thus prosecutions would be scrapped. Imagine if over 200 people turned up everyday :)

[@BenjWarrant]

Wishful thinking.

[@evelghostrider]

In order to represent yourself you need to comprehend the legal system, if you do comprehend the legal system at all, then you would not even be in court to explain why you don't have a to licence. When your at court your all ready assumed guilty. From 1973 when we joined the EU the law changed, you must prove your innocence, you are not innocent till proven guilty. Educate yourself to protect yourself.

[@BenjWarrant]

@@evelghostrider complete bullshit. You are perpetrating lies on the internet, stop it.

[@evelghostrider]

@@PastPresented thats good advice, I used the blacks law dictionary combined with educational legal and law programmes. I also learned first hand experience with going to courts. Hence ive represented myself the past twenty years, from basic police stops to police trying to frame me for something I was looking at 25+ years for... So I think I'm pretty comfortable with my educational background and experience in law and legislation 👍👍👍 But people who watch a few videos and believe they can do as they please get a sharp blow when it does not work for them. Laws do not work like people think it does. People are too closed minded to accept change and that is their down fall. Educate yourself and protect yourself, its your own responsibility, no point saying you don't know or understand or to blame others. Ignorance of the law is not an excuse.

[@evelghostrider]

@@samm4265 so you believe, but its sadly not correct my friend. You need to read and understand how the legal system changed to that of roman law in 1973 when Britain joined EU. Its all their in writing for people to read and learn. But most can't be bothered and just assume. In courts you must prove your innocent, break the system down and its easy for you to see. CPS say in court you did crime A. You then prove your innocent of that crime. Its not random made up stuff ive randomly seen on a KZbin video by some stranger. Its all laid out in black and white from the changes to the whole UK economy and legal system and legislation from 1973. Have you ever looked into it before making a claim im wrong, or do you just assume I am because its a belief you have simple held in your head as being correct my friend ??

[@SGProductions87]

TVL Goon: "You've not got a TV license so to check you're not watching live TV I'd like to come in and carry inspection if that's alright." Me: "Nah but you can look through the window if you like" TVLG: "The curtains are closed; I can't see anything." Me: "I know", smiling then shutting the door.

[@MPD90]

So you deprive yourself of sunlight 24/7 in case a tv licence inspector happens to pop around? Sounds like a great strategy, you're definitely the winner there! Ahem..

[@nobbystyles4807]

i always look forward to an unsolicited knock at the door. its the perfect opportunity to share my interest and passion in the lord baby jesus.

[@niciolamyelwee6646]

🤣🤣🤣

[@jeffhalbo96]

That is very kind and forgiving of you. Cold callers are usually shunned by most people (I have done it myself) but you are extremely generous with your time and very gracious to spread the teachings of the Good Lord with these people. If only more of us could be this benevolent. God Bless you.

[@Daisy-tl2lh]

Cold callers touting for BBC business in my area are banned by the local council

[@nobbystyles4807]

@@Daisy-tl2lh really? which council is thtat?

[@David.L291]

@@jeffhalbo96 what the hell has that gotta do with a tv licence

[@lumbogwaan5611]

I'm glad there are decent people like you who put confidence in others.

[@davidk3729]

I’m 80 years of age and I’m the householder, I pay the council tax. I don’t watch tv channels that require a licence. My wife watches BBC News and Countryfile sometimes. I elected out of paying a licence fee and continue to get accusations of watching iPlayer which I signed out of. Have a label on my gate, “No Selling!” Have five TV sets, desktop pc, laptop pc, new and old iPads, Android devices and cellphones, all capable of receiving television. I asked the BBC to stop broadcasting to my television but got no reply.

[@petejam7]

there is actually a no license required form you can fill in. Hope that helps too.

[@jonnyswalk4674]

Very good video Jon - I like the new format - very professional 👍 We’ve not had a license in probably nigh on a decade. I watch you tube only or dvds and haven’t really heard a peep from them,but they’ve gotten in touch with me this year a few times so I’m almost expecting a visit at some point. I’ve got nowt to hide (though I’d be a bit paranoid of being set up as you say they can do) but at the same time I don’t know if I have the wherewithal to open the door to someone and then just shut the door in their face without feeling like a dog. Thanks for the video though it’s definitely worth it being out there - food for thought for myself and no doubt very helpful for some poor dabs who are having to deal with this in the middle of lockdownitis - warmest wishes from South Wales 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿 - Jonathan 😊 👍

[@themole1944]

Thanks Chilli good advise which i follow (No tv licence) so others do the same.

[@mygaffer]

In some US neighborhoods these goons would be deathly afraid to even knock on the door.

[@amayha3293]

I'm from the South bronx shytt not happening

[@stevew3196]

An elderly neighbour of mine received a licencing inspector visit. She was asked to sign a document just to show he'd visited he said. She's registered blind has very poor eyesight he had to help her sign. She didn't notice he'd ticked the box alongside a statement of admission saying she was watching TV. She has no TV. She listens to radio and audio books!

[@jcarrandson]

If it's BBC radio still pretty sure you need a TV license for that.

[@stevew3196]

@@jcarrandson not when she got scammed by CAPITA Goons she was in her late 70's and exempt by age fro the license fee they were trying to collect. A licence to listen to radio used to be £15 but I'm reasonably sure being registered blind grants an exemption from the £15 radio licence fee!

[@jcarrandson]

@@stevew3196 Fair enough, I didn't know that.

[@danielleroseshaw]

How do these people even get caught unless someone is perving through their windows.

[@chris1275cc]

Nope, they have no legal path to the type of warrant that will get them information from your ISP or TV provider. I have Sky, I use iPlayer, I watch BBC. I have never had a TV licence, they send letters that go in the bin unopened, they used to get told to fuck off at the door. Now I have a video door bell and most of the time they see it and don`t even bother to press the button. You have nothing to fear from these people they are just salesman.

[@HubbHubbs]

@Chris Longden if you didnt have a tv licence you wouldnt put your own address in the box surely.

[@chris1275cc]

@@stuartchester6899 Sure you do.

[@danielleroseshaw]

@@stuartchester6899 Oh dear... I'm so sorry to hear that you're going to hell.

[@jakeagusta]

@@stuartchester6899 You still using an 80s detector van 😂 with the dummy antenna 🤣

[@stephendavies6209]

CPS don’t prosecute these offences. It’s the tv licensing agency

[@stephendavies6209]

@Constantin Lungu i was just correcting a factual inaccuracy

[@stephendavies6209]

@Constantin Lungu i am not been a smart Alec, was just trying to help. Ps enjoy your channel

[@spudhead1161]

The tvl give the fabricated evidence to the cps.

[@stephendavies6209]

@@spudhead1161 why? Cps have nothing to do with these prosecutions

[@spudhead1161]

@@stephendavies6209 They actually do.

[@chrisgemmell2742]

Got a letter the other day in red saying to the occupier from tv license guess where it went 🤣

[@zalzalahbuttsaab]

Up their arses

[@chrisrodgers1964]

Excellent work, taking the fear factor out of choosing not to have a TV licence.

[@alancheatley4378]

Imagine getting a fine for watching the new pc DR WHO, should be other way round and paid ££££ to watch that lol

[@13yearsaprepperr.jtilbury.51]

I still think the Doctor is a MAN !

[@martintsonev3257]

I work as an interpreter and I go to Highbury Magistrates quite often!

[@andylornastuff]

@De Factio They really aren't though, not in my experience. Do you think the vast majority of them think their time is well spent dealing with this sort of thing?

[@bettyboo8760]

Then you will understand that the magistrate court is not under common law , but corperate law ! .. Therefore not legal........

[@JD83000]

Wow, you must be busy!

[@gameofthrows9357]

So you're fluent in Polish,Roma,Slovak,Urdu,Arabic and Albanian 👍🏻

[@martintsonev3257]

@@gameofthrows9357 if I was I would be a millionaire by now.

[@Pugwash.]

Anything you can say can be used in evidence against you. Anything you may say in your defence can be dismissed as hearsay. Shut your mouth, stay safe everyone.

[@shahlasadeq7509]

My parents have been paying TV License for more than 3 years yet we never use it! So I cancelled it and they knocked on the door!

[@petercroft2804]

Great informative video Chilli Jon, very interesting to see what may happen in a court.

[@robm4396]

Brilliant channel Chilli Jon, keep up the good fight. I have told my son to watch all your videos as he's just buying his first house as is adament he won't help fund the British Bollocks Center. Well done, you have one more follower.

[@douglasmacrae8947]

Sharing this on Gab and Parler. Many thanks, Jon! 👍

[@shanethrelfall416]

They always try to get your name first, trying to get their name and what they want is like pulling teeth

[@jameschu8376]

After a tvl agent forged a "confession" form for me and took me to court (even after I provided proof it was a pack of lies), they basically said don't care pay or go to court. The day before my case the lawyer for capita called me and said oh I'm preparing for case tomorrow and just seen your evidence. I'm so sorry this should never have gone forward we are dropping it. I was just about to ask for that in writing when he said "so you don't have to turn up tomorrow" Given their behaviour so far alarm bells rang and I said fine... And turned up anyway, with a recording of that call along with all my other evidence. sure enough they forgot to drop the case.... Until I stood up to say yes the defence IS present, the lawyer shat himself and suddenly remembered to drop the case, I asked to go ahead anyway as I had recorded proof of serious crimes by capita/tvl to be told they dropped the case so sorry you have to bring your own case forward at huge costs.. Basically go forth and procreate.... They are criminal scum who rely on intimidation and threats and a toothless magistrates that's only there to rubber stamp paydays for them and they know even when they utterly screw up they still won't suffer any consequences.

[@MrJones1972]

Great advice! Great video! I got a bit of abuse by saying in a previous video that there's no need to go all Freeman Of The Land or Sov Citizen with the goons, and there isn't. All that needs to be done is for people to just shut that door. I don't see the point in arguing with them or telling them it's an Act not a law etc. Just makes them more determined to get something on you, or make something up. Love the new format.

[@jasonuren3479]

Great format 👍. But more importantly, content is informative as ever. Top man

[@jaxendale7864]

As a film student I understand why the license exists in the u.k, I also understand that its a compettive market and I will pay £6 a month for amazon prime where I get actual good shows.

[@saydvoncripps]

Another way of looking at it, is the BBC get an unfair advantage in that competitive market. Maybe if the licence was scrapped, they would be gone in a week. But....og god, The Boys on prime! Get where you are coming from. Good luck with the film studies 😉

[@ragingreviews5186]

No point what so ever in a TV licence.

[@mimicotom]

In Canada; the TV & radio licences were abolished in 1953.

[@welshgirl74]

Thank you for this, I've cancelled my license recently, I've convinced others too to. This has helped a lot

[@MrPropanePete]

I am amazed that the UK still has TV licenses. We had them here in Australia when TV was introduced in 1956 but licenses were finally abandoned in 1974 after a couple of years of mass refusal to pay. If an inspector came to the door, he (was always a male) was simply and politely told to "bugger off". The magistrates courts were swamped, internal administration costs spiraled and that was the end of it.

[@hus390]

Yes!!! ... BBC doesn't want to be funded by grants and annual appropriations (like the rest of the world does) because they think their impartiality will be called for question (but they are now being funded by the government in the form of tax). It's just ridiculous. Utterly ridiculous!!

[@astragreen]

Yes I know however it's like everything else, you know you could have a rifle for sports, hobby, hunting, that freedom vanished like smoke remember, regarding the TV permit well don't watch its woke propaganda anyway, give it up on mass, they'll soon get the message, used to love Australian, years old before it went woke!...

[@designer1A]

Wow how spineless us British people must be !

[@EmperorMingg]

The fact that we’re presumed guilty and threatened for having a TV without a licence like some peasant of the Soviet Union is wild to me. You don’t need a licence to own a TV. I can only imagine that those in court were caught with evidence of live tv consumption

[@kevinwheeler4756]

Just don’t answer the door end of If you feel caught out don’t let them in anyway. Best advice ever

[@RGV250FORSALE]

I don't know how things work in England - but in Scotland there needs to be a 2nd witness to enable any prosecution ( 2 Police officers not just 1) - otherwise it's just a he said/she said. Even if you were daft enough to admit to a lone officer that you were watching live tv without a license - in Scotland at least - there would need to be a 2nd witness to this to comply with the burdon of proof requirement.

[@handyandy6050]

Maybe that's why TVL don't quote a "conviction success rate" in Scotland!

[@danm1108]

Not so much theses days. Not when most cops wear cameras. It's a good law though. However SNP want it scrapped much to the objections of the highest law people in Scotland. But when did SNP ever listen to anyone.. vile party

[@wendysmith2255]

Once again 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻 thank you for your help and guidance I am legal I don’t watch tv at all from when I cancelled, 🙏to you. Bless you for being helpful👍🏻

[@TheChugzee]

Interesting. Nice to know. I wont end up in court. No live tv at my house. Cut all cable and removed them. Plus they will never get in house anyway 🤣

[@christopherckarkson5605]

Hello, why did you destroy your own property in your own house by cutting cables? Just don't engage with them when they call. An idea, send the bill for cutting the cables to the bbc. Just bombard them with letters.

[@TheChugzee]

@@christopherckarkson5605 i very rarely watch tv and when i do i watch demand. The cables looked messy so one day i just cut them. Havent used them in years. I like the idea of sending bbc invoice for the work. 🤣

[@EasyOrigamiChannelUK]

about 10 years ago when we didnt have a tv licence, had a summons court to appear in court, the judge gave my dad 14 days in prison

[@buckcherryfan1000]

you cant go to prison for non payment of the licence, it must have been for non payment of the fine

[@ceasarsalad119]

I don't understand how anyone can get caught. You don't even need to let the goons in.

[@Photoshotgun]

I used to think that until I realised some people are thick as fuxk , so thick they admit to anything because of TV and media manipulation. Probably all vaccinated too 🤔😎

[@cad6095]

Because people are uneducated. My dear father thought you need one for my car radio, they ebloished that in the 70s I believe. I always say to people who talk to them, Rip down Eric statue and I’ll pay. They are clueless.

[@colinjames2469]

@@cad6095 actually the license used to cover radio as well

[@colinjames2469]

@@cad6095 ignore my comment I didn’t read all of yours. Lol.

[@julieclark8976]

Many years ago I'm talking early 70s my ex father in law had a goon turn up he didn't let him in and went to court the goon said he looked through the window and the bbc was on the TV my father in law said " did you have a ladder "? Goon replied " why would I?" My in law I live in a 3rd floor masonette " case chucked out 🤣

[@PandemikProductions]

Don't know why anyone would watch the BBC - it's poison. Cancelled mine ages ago.

[@Clunkclunk]

The BBC is nothing but a corrupt left wing tool (Tool in the sense of Labour Middle class) it does not project the true working class of the UK, why should we pay for something that is forced upon our reception of TV? It's nothing but a Marxist con!!!

[@roadrunnerj]

If I see anyone at the door I don't recognise or not expecting I simply don't answer my door and pretend I'm not at home

[@merlin1346]

on my front and rear doors of my house are notices which read:- THIS DOOR WILL NOT BE OPENED TO ANY PERSON WITHOUT A POSTAL APPOINTMENT (addresss)

[@Basin79]

Keep up the great work 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@markoliver9709]

Thanks for the advice. Sick of the letters . Now fully ready if i get a visit. Thanks

[@susie5668]

Never never talk to tv licence people! Shut the front door 🚪🤦‍♀️

[@E-Kat]

They'll push very hard on the door, so be prepared!! They insist to look for a TV set, but you allowed to have a TV set and watch everything else apart from the BBC. Don't be afraid of them!!

[@ianholmes3761]

Yeah but they only come back☹️

[@E-Kat]

@@ianholmes3761 write to your local MP! This is happening to thousands of people! Some people are scared to go to their front garden because of them. I'm so sorry for you.

[@glennoc8585]

@@E-Kat They can't force entry though its illegal.

[@E-Kat]

@@glennoc8585 yes, but often they'll say they have the same right as the bailliefs and once they have their foot on your property, they have a right to enter. Older people get scared and let them in. They use all sorts of scare tactics, preventing people from leaving their houses. Thousands of people take them to court every year, BBC knows about it and nothing is happening!! And it's all because we don't want to watch BBC!

[@CodingAbroad]

I can confirm that they DO manhandle your equipment like plugging things in. I moved into a property with a non working aerial, just gave me static so I left the wire unplugged from the tv. The inspector plugged it in himself which I’m sure was against the rules, of course he couldn’t get any reception

[@TravellingMan20]

Like the new format, well done. Thanks for doing what you do.

[@garybowman4913]

I have CCTV, which is so cheap these days, I have blocked out any areas outside the boundaries of my property, which is very easy to do, it doesn't have talking facilities but that's not important, I flick the button on the TV, have a quick look if it's not a friend, I'm not interested. Life's too short to fanny about with strangers. There's too much in life designed to trip us up, without inviting it in!

[@chrismarshall8526]

I have not watched live TV for over 10 years but because I have a TV I was paying for a TV license until the beginning of this year February 2021, I have had 14 reminder letters from them the last one a final reminder, I have them on a shelf by the front door to hand back to them when they call 😀

[@DW-dd4iw]

TV licencing seem to be preying on the most vulnerable in society. Plus, what a waste of Magistrates Court time on TV licences - no wonder there's a backlog of proper cases.

[@clairelane3024]

Magistrates courts have an allowance of cases for organisations that use their service. So TV licencing probably have 80 slots to fill on any given day. The Court will only lower the case allocation if that organisation doesn't fill it's quota.

[@mikebrannigan6530]

Surely they have to have real evidence of you actively watching TV without a license. The simple possession of a TV plugged into an aerial and even tuned in, unless you left it on a live channel is not sufficient. It would be like saying you have a motorbike capable of 150mph he's a speeding fine. The possession of a device capable of enabling you to commit an offence is not enough? I have a kitchen full of knives am I a murderer?. So is the only real evidence for a prosecution if the they turn the TV on and it is on a live broadcast channel?

[@sonconmas]

That's very true, and would make a good defense if needed

[@stephenmackey4571]

Excellent video as always, thanks.

[@b3ans4eva]

What a waste of time and resources that could be used for real prosecution.

[@Jinn174]

I had tv licencing turn up and refused to let them in the house, i don't watch tv only watch online streaming but not bbc, i don't pay the licence fee, they behave like bailiffs, just don't let them enter your property, they have no right unless it has been issued by a court

[@kevinbroon7676]

I stopped my licence online last year yet I still receive the letters every so often, do I just ignoring the letters?

[@kevinbroon7676]

@@PastPresented yes got an email back saying I was ok until April 2022

[@gravityskeptic8697]

There is 1 way I know of to get away with not paying your TV license. When I lived in the UK, I was still a resident of the Netherlands. Still it was hard to get it through the skull of the Bailiffs. A letter to county court with a copy of my passport, drivers license and a bank statement (so they can see that I do not reside in the UK) was enough to make it go away. Btw: My TV was located in the living room of my GF's house, who was a UK resident 😉

[@redpillnibbler4423]

If a tv licence Stasi came to my door I’d have a sudden coughing and sneezing fit and say I’ve got the flu 🤮

[@spookygeek9459]

That’s disgraceful treat people like they’re real criminals and there’s people out there rapists and murderers terrible isn’t it thank you for sharing this keep safe take care all the family keep up the great videos 👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼😊

[@kevindarkstar]

Seems to be the case that you just can't educate some people to not incriminate themselves on their own doorstep! 🤨 Especially to total strangers 🤷🏻‍♂️

[@bunyaadi]

My only gripe is with paying the TV license is, it's an extra cost on top of the cable TV. I don't use an aerial so pretty much have to rely on the broadband/cable TV connection to essentially stream or view any of the freeview channels. The alternative to the TV license suggested was a 2 tier service with essential and premium viewing options from the BBC as a subscription.

[@redpillnibbler4423]

You either pay it or you don’t....

[@kenthebean6619]

The actual offence is. WATCHING an unlicenced TV....not having a set, not having it plugged in, not having an aerial in the back...WATCHING. so how on earth can you be prosecuted ? How can they catch you actually watching? This doesn't make sense. Surely they can't 'assume' or 'presume' you were watching??? So how are these cases proven in court? They can't be, and it's a dodgy magistrate who 'guesses' you must have been watching when it can't be proved. TV licencing keep it very quiet..it's the 'watching' that's illegal.

[@redkite5218]

It would be interesting to know how many cases were found not guilty and dismissed.

[@simondoree1148]

Some years ago I sat on a licencing case and the defendant produced her licence for the date in question. The penalty was immediately cancelled but she had to come back a month later for the licencing prosecutor to turn up to formally withdraw the charge (an Agent was being used this day).

[@richardcaldeira3684]

When I return their letters, I alway mark the return envelope as “free post, postage will be paid by recipient”

[@jeannettemanchester1444]

I do recommend it, this is helpful, good to on him.

[@jamescameron314]

I've cancelled my licence and I'll never pay it again. I'm 79 and have coughed up for many years, but paying Zoe Ball £1.3 million p.a. for a RADIO programme is appalling---it's a TV licence for God's sake!! I would refuse to pay a fine and they could put me in jail---it might be an interesting experience, and it would show up the ghastly BBC for what it is---The Brussels Biased Conspiracy.

[@stephenhartley2853]

they gave farage about 80% screen time before the referendum and he is a no name politician who couldn't win an election in a million years, how are they "brussels biased"?

[@GMMilambar]

I once, and only once let a tv licence inspector in, as I don't even have a physical tv. He immediately claimed that as I had a PC, I needed a TV licence. But wasn't able to show legislation to prove that, but WAS very eager to get my signature on some form. Then he spotted my boxed Dr Who DVD collection (purchased from HMV, not downloaded), which I watch on the PC. Told me I need a licence to watch BBC DVD's too. Shoved the form in my face again. It was very difficult to get him to leave. I actually had to pull out my phone and call 999, "I would like to report a trespasser who is refusing to leave... Oh he just left." Also, he really didn't want me to read the form, just wanted me to sign it. I suspect it was some kind of falsified admission of guilt.

[@marekmagdziak5916]

You are doing gods work. No tv is my motto.

[@richardcranium4830]

This is a great video and will take the fear out of this nonsense they put in their letters.

[@ben31uk]

Get sharing

[@colinricgmailcom]

I have a related tale to tell. My partner had left her husband to move in with me. One day the door bell rang and I went to answer the door. There stood an official type asking if my partner lived there, I replied she did and invited him in. He said that he didn't think that he would be very welcome, I invited him in anyway. My partner was in the lounge watching the TV. The visitor said I see you have a TV and she hadn't renewed her licence... It was a very serious offence and would have to go to court. He then proceeded to fill a lengthy form and gave it to her. On his way out I said while he was here did he want to see the TV licence as it was in my name? I loved seeing the look on his face!😁

[@eck754]

👍👍🤣🤣🤣🤣... Someone's petty revenge backfired badly there 👏👏😜

[@europhile2658]

Question and Comment. How do you know which day is TV license day in the Court? Also you said it was the CPS prosecuting, not sure that's right - it may be TV licensing as a private prosecutor

[@bernadettelinfoot]

That was very informative thank you

[@DJRyanJamesUK]

Accidentally answered the door yesterday to a TV license guy (came 10min before my plasterer). However I have nothing connected to my TV and the cabling isnt even connected. I even offered to show him my setup as I have nothing incriminating in my house and he refused to come in because of Covid. Is it worth explaining and providing proof I dont need a license or not?

[@Dav_Rock]

As far as I'm concerned my dog licence covers my TV so they can take it up with my dog. If they dare!

[@FoxDren]

just like to add that if you do talk to them the only thing you should say is something along the lines of "I am permenantly revoving the implied right of access to my property for you and your colleagues"

[@XindiMagic]

Hello my name is Mr Funt 😂 Never gets old.

[@stevendunkley8890]

None of this is necessary if you do not answer your damn door! They cannot convict you if they do not know your name so do not give it to them. They have no legal right to access to your property despite what they might like to think. just ignore them. Simple.

[@pqrstzxerty1296]

Never make a plea, there is not legal requirement to do such. Human Rights Act.

[@jeff-crypto7565]

To prevent TV Licensing approaching your property, write to them, stating that you have withdrawn their implied right of access. There is no need to indicate whether you have a television, and you do not need to give your name. You can withdraw access in the name of "legal occupier". If they knock, have your camera ready to film them, tell them they are trespassing and re read the withdrawn access letter, have it by the door. No fine and no more visits

[@johng4093]

Broadcast TV is free in US, no such thing as a TV license. We do have a partially government subsidized channel but only has tiny market share.

[@Jkk55]

Well done your doing a great job helping many people.👏👍

[@davidfaulkner4760]

Just tell them yes I have a T.V. but I only use it to watch you tube or Netflix, Amazon etc. You can only be prosecuted if they can prove you watch T.V. as it's being broadcast. They have no right of entry.

[@johnellis6755]

Shut that door!

[@ChilliJonCarne]

I considered putting him in it.... decided against it

[@twizzian]

Never paid a license for 10 years and proud of it

[@CycolacFan]

If the inspector enters the house, plugs in the aerial and turns on BBC1 aren’t they then guilty of watching without a licence?

[@daveevans2005]

It states on all of the letters, if you are watching live TV, which surely means that blind people do not have to buy a licence even at the reduced rate.

[@saydvoncripps]

Hi. I m a genuine non tv watcher. I've not had a tv for more than a decade. I studied art for 8 years and I cant paint and look at a screen at the same time. I find it pretty boring tbh. So I do audible, and you tube, books and plays. When I first got rid of the tv years ago, they drove me nuts. They were forever bashing at my door, I had them forcing their way into my home...this was before digital recording devices. After 18 months of constant harassment, I gave up. I got a licence just to get rid of the bastards. But then I had enough. I wrote to them and said I didnt watch tv, never had, my aerial was cut to my house and do not think of harassing me cos I will go to the police. I have every right not to watch their boring programmes, and why should I pay to have their agenda forced down my throat? I was prepared to fight them. They said, ok. I now get a letter once a year, maybe every 2 years asking if I'm still not watching tv. It takes me a few minutes on line to say no and I even resent that. Best thing? Do it for real. Chuck out the damn goggle box...its like you have a mad aunt in your house, sitting in the corner mumbling to itself. Dump it. Get a lap top, subscribe to Netflix, chances are you have amazon prime, just watch what you want. Or, theres audible and you tube, and take up painting. 😉

[@bigolbearthejammydodger6527]

well said, I know your pain here. Ive been LEGITIMATELY without a license for over 20 years, Nowadays they actually accept people might possibly not watch broadcast TV because... well because amazon and netflix exist. But I was never bothered, the occasional film or show was interested in - it was cheaper for me to buy, and now I watch things online of course. Over the years Ive been broken into, assaulted and threatened. I guess we should just be thank full that there are more of us non watchers now and the harassment has dropped to a mild annoyance. It really irks me when I visit family and the TV is just there in the corner spurting loud garbage and select propaganda over every ones conversations. If you like your audio books - I'll recommend Fahrenheit 451, I think you will get a kick out of it!

[@saydvoncripps]

@@bigolbearthejammydodger6527 read it! Really good book. I was a science fiction fan in my younger days and I loved Ray Bradbury. My favorite of his is Something Wicked This Way Comes. I've always thought it would have made a truly creepy film. But Disney own the rights! Happy reading.

[@arthurvasey]

When cable - as restricted as it was and still is - and satellite television were in their infancy, analogue television, cable networks and satellite television had their own sets of channels - some of the cable companies carried some programming from satellite television stations as well - most people wrongly assumed that, if they got Sky or whatever cable companies existed in their area - if any existed at all - then unplugged and took down the aerial from the roof, because they were no longer able to receive ordinary channels, they didn’t need a TV licence - or if they used the telly to play games on with a games console of some kind or watched videos on it, they thought they didn’t need a licence - although some people got their friends and family to record stuff on normal television - of course, eventually, BBC, ITV, 4 & 5 were eventually carried by satellite and cable companies, so that didn’t apply!

[@terrytt5067]

Some years ago a friend had a call from these rogues and tried to tell her she was breaking the law. I know for a fact she had a lovely TV she never used. She invited the inspector in and showed him her TV, covered up with plants adorning the top. He still insisted she had to have a licence ... until she showed him the lead, rolled up, without a plug and told him to sod off! All they know are addresses that Don't hold a TV Licence ! The BBC are in fact the legal highwaymen of our century. How much does it actually cost to take people to court in what must be "The Crime of the Century" ?

[@misst8044]

I opened the door, my rottweiler barked so much, the man run and in seconds he was on the pavement opposite my house, my neighbour wet herself laughing.

[@trappedinroom1014]

You need to warn folk that I had g4S pretend to be electricity meter readers! The tv licence people were in a G4S van and put a notice through my door that they’d visited(but they never rang the doorbell)…then the next day, another identical G4S vehicle pulled up and a middle aged woman knocked the door saying she wanted to read the meter and tried to just rudely step in through my doorway, but I didn’t budge. Then she blustered a bit and tried to use the meter reading machine to prove the house details but she didn’t realise she’d pulled up my neighbours details too, and actually thought I had two meters….SHE HADN’T BOTHERED TO LEARN HOW TO USE THE DEVICE, LOL! They were clearly trying to get inside and gather evidence! I’ve heard of other similar attempts too from other people. It’s a good job my meter wasn’t accessible and I wouldn’t have let her in anyway! Be really careful about any sort of called official….remember, no one has the right to enter your home without consent….and the only warrant that can do that is a genuine court one where you’ve been involved and noticed about it directly from the court (there’s a lot of phoney warrants). 🙂

[@BongoZozo]

I was hoping to see what would happen to someone pleading not guilty