WeX Posted August 1, 2013 Share Posted August 1, 2013 I was browsing the BBC's Radio 4 program list looking for a Podcast the other day and I noticed that some BBC Radio programs are free for a few days and now they are chargeable after this period. Is it right for the BBC to charge the very people who pay for its existence more to obtain programs after they have aired? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
truman Posted August 1, 2013 Share Posted August 1, 2013 I don't see a problem with charging for it.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jace Posted August 1, 2013 Share Posted August 1, 2013 I think all the BBC should be pay per View, and do away with the license (TAX). That way people have a choice and the BBC will up it's game or it will cease to be. Why should they be guaranteed Monies regardless of service? They are not the Police after all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
truman Posted August 1, 2013 Share Posted August 1, 2013 I think all the BBC should be pay per View, and do away with the license (TAX). That way people have a choice and the BBC will up it's game or it will cease to be. Why should they be guaranteed Monies regardless of service? They are not the Police after all. In what way does the BBC need to up it's game...? Do you want it to be like the rest of the fully commercial stations..? Genuine question.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dosxuk Posted August 1, 2013 Share Posted August 1, 2013 Have you got a link to one of these podcasts? I can't find any on the Radio 4 website. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TimmyR Posted August 1, 2013 Share Posted August 1, 2013 I think all the BBC should be pay per View, and do away with the license (TAX). That way people have a choice and the BBC will up it's game or it will cease to be. Why should they be guaranteed Monies regardless of service? They are not the Police after all. As long as the BBC remains commercial free I tend agree that the licence fee seems a little archaic. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geared Posted August 1, 2013 Share Posted August 1, 2013 Maybe if it was pay-per view people they'd sack off all those overpaid, annoying celebrities they keep on their books. Afterall no-one is going to pay to listen to Nick Grimshaw ramble on in the mornings. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mecky Posted August 1, 2013 Share Posted August 1, 2013 I was browsing the BBC's Radio 4 program list looking for a Podcast the other day and I noticed that some BBC Radio programs are free for a few days and now they are chargeable after this period. Is it right for the BBC to charge the very people who pay for its existence more to obtain programs after they have aired? It's the free market isn't it? I thought you'd approve of that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tinfoilhat Posted August 1, 2013 Share Posted August 1, 2013 Maybe if it was pay-per view people they'd sack off all those overpaid, annoying celebrities they keep on their books. Afterall no-one is going to pay to listen to Nick Grimshaw ramble on in the mornings. Come on dude, you're better than that. I don't listen to him, but who would pay to listen to any breakfast radio show any where? I tolerate Chris Evans for Lynn traffic. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeMaquis Posted August 1, 2013 Share Posted August 1, 2013 I was browsing the BBC's Radio 4 program list looking for a Podcast the other day and I noticed that some BBC Radio programs are free for a few days and now they are chargeable after this period. Is it right for the BBC to charge the very people who pay for its existence more to obtain programs after they have aired? Is it any different than buying a DVD of some programmes that have already been aired? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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