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This is great publicity for Auntie Beeb! We should be thanking Pensioner Trump.
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The 'dotard' will say and do anything to keep certain news out of the news cycle!
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I learn so much from you, Chris. It's a good word.
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It is the insult 'Little Rocket Man' used, after Trump threatened him over ICBM testing.
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Trump is a bad man, he is a liar and a buffoon – much like Boris Johnson but much more dangerous.
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£154 per BBC licence payer (24 million) is what it will cost us - if Trump is successful in his legal action against the BBC…….AND it may well be……..
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I don't think it'll go to court..(A) It's never been shown in America and (B) The case should heard in British court.
Whatever you think of the BBC, this man has no right to control the media by sueing each and everyone for billions, this is how this creep lives and funds his following. I wonder if someone should sue him for the words he's just said about the late film producer, all because he wasn't a trump supporter.
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BBC needs to abolish the license fee anyway, I wouldn't watch a BBC programme if someone paid me, its like literal torture. While I do sympathise with license fee payers I do hope the BBC is punished in some way and hopefully puts people off paying and watching BBC.
General TV and any sort of license is a thing of the past.
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I’m with you on this, Rubin. My licence runs until 01 September next year and I won’t be renewing it when the reminder comes through in August. I don’t watch the BBC at all, so I’ll just stop watching live TV altogether. Between Amazon Prime, Apple, Netflix and Sky I’ve more than enough to keep me going, so I won’t feel the loss. The licence fee feels outdated now, and I’d rather put my money towards services I actually use.
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But what about the people that can't afford all those luxuries. That seems to be a lot of money being paid out to avoid the BBC, don't wish things gone because you can afford all those and most people can't do that. I don't claim anything and I certainly can't afford what you've got. And I certainly hope the BBC aren't punished in any way just because you want them to Rubin. TV isn't on it's way out as you put it, there's more programs than being done in that sector than ever before.
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I wouldn't agree that general TV is a thing of the past. I don't use any streaming services myself. I like the fact I can just press one button on one remote and the same TV program comes on at the same time each day.
I also like the fact I can skip ads for free on commercial channels by switching to another station - which isn't possible when streaming, at least not on the free services I've tried like C4 Catchup.
I also listen to radio for the same reason. Don't want all the hassle of choosing tracks each time. Just want to press one button and be done with it.
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There is talk of making the vast majority of BBC - free, but with paywalls for certain (expensive to produce) programs, such as Traitors and Strictly….
As far as I am concerned, that would be fine - since I don't watch Traitors or Strictly.
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I don't see how that could possibly work on a terrestrial TV? Would they make those programs streaming only instead?
I don't watch Strictly but I did watch Traitors.
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I am certainly not wishing things gone. For people who rely on the BBC, the licence fee may still feel worthwhile.
I’ve simply decided I won’t be renewing my licence when it comes up next September. I appreciate not everyone can afford extras, but for me it makes more sense to spend my money on programmes I actually watch.
And unlike the licence, I can choose to stop paying for those subscriptions if they no longer deliver value for money.
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Entry Without Consent
TV licence officers do not have the automatic right to enter your home. You are not legally required to let them in if they knock on your door. You can:
- Refuse to answer their questions.
- Deny them entry.
If they do not have a warrant, they must leave if you ask them to.
Entry With a Warrant
The only situation where a TV licence officer can enter your home without your permission is if they have obtained a search warrant from a magistrate. This means they cannot conduct random inspections or enter your property without legal authorisation.
Enforcement and Legal Authority
TV licence officers are authorised by the BBC to enforce television licensing laws. They can investigate whether an address is using TV receiving equipment without a valid licence. However, their powers are limited, and they must follow specific legal guidelines.
Identification and Conduct
All officers must carry official identification and adhere to a Code of Conduct. This includes being polite and explaining the purpose of their visit.
In summary, while TV licence officers can investigate, they cannot enter your property without your consent unless they have a warrant.
When You Need a TV Licence
You need a TV licence if you:
- Watch live TV on any channel, including Sky channels.
- Use services like Sky Go to watch live broadcasts.
- Access BBC iPlayer, regardless of whether you watch live or on-demand content.
When You Don’t Need a TV Licence
You do not need a TV licence if you:
- Only watch on-demand content from non-BBC services, such as Netflix or Amazon Prime.
- Use NOW TV to watch Sky programmes, as it does not include live broadcasts that require a licence.
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Appreciate the clarity, Wibbles. I have only kept paying because the law requires it, not because the BBC provides anything I watch. What really makes me angry is that Huw Edwards has not been made to return the £200,000 overpayment, he still owes that money and it feels like they are laughing in the faces of licence fee payers.
For years I have felt the BBC offers me nothing, yet the fee keeps climbing. Next September I will not renew, I refuse to keep throwing money away. I will inform them before I stop paying so they have it on record, and if they choose to come and check I will be more than happy to invite them in, as I will be telling the truth.
The law is very clear, you only need a TV licence in the UK if you watch or record live TV on any channel, or if you use BBC iPlayer. If you do not do either, you are legally exempt from paying.
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I for one only have a basic tv, with Freeview.
In fact, i am so old fashioned, that i will be sitting with my Radio Times and a pen, circling any tv and radio, yes radio programmes of interest! 👴
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