RJRB Posted January 25, 2016 Share Posted January 25, 2016 The free TV license for over 75s was a government introduced measure with the cost borne from taxation. For some reason this cost must now be paid by the BBC. Personally I think that TV without the BBC channels would be largely unwatchable so despite its shortcomings,and some of the red herrings above,let them strive to improve to higher standards and run their own business. If they wish to ask those who can afford to pay to do so,fair enough but I can't see them getting a worthwhile response. Will the government also be planning for the fuel sector to pay pensioners the winter fuel allowances? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
herbalharry Posted January 25, 2016 Share Posted January 25, 2016 Do you watch live TV? Yes indeed. And tv licensing are welcome to investigate. Im on the electoral roll...Harry Stanning..look me up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stoned Posted January 25, 2016 Share Posted January 25, 2016 It started at uni, when the licensing goons wanted every room to buy a TV license...since that day never purchased one & never will. I heard that TVL still do this but my Uni days are long behind me so i couldn't say for sure. I was at a friends recently and they turned up then. Oh My GOD! The lies this guy told my friend at the door were incredible. Some funny but most distressing when you consider not everyone is as confident at dealing with doorstep salesmen and pests as my friend is. Im sure TVL know the methods used by Capita but i think they just don't care. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tinfoilhat Posted January 25, 2016 Share Posted January 25, 2016 Yes indeed. And tv licensing are welcome to investigate. Im on the electoral roll...Harry Stanning..look me up. Do you watch/listen to the bbc at all? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SnailyBoy Posted January 25, 2016 Share Posted January 25, 2016 Yes indeed. And tv licensing are welcome to investigate. Im on the electoral roll...Harry Stanning..look me up. Why would I want to look you up? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
herbalharry Posted January 25, 2016 Share Posted January 25, 2016 You miss out on some good TV, radio and web service - unless you're a big hypocrit of course. A lot of its twaddle though Rarely watch live TV. I watch MOTD on catchup. Refuse flat out to pay for strictly come dancing! ---------- Post added 25-01-2016 at 12:17 ---------- Why would I want to look you up? No idea. You asked the question bud. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RJRB Posted January 25, 2016 Share Posted January 25, 2016 P.S Having defended the BBC to some extent I must say that the letters sent out by the licensing authority are the most threatening ,offensive and unhelpful communications I have come across.My own experiences followed the purchase of a caravan for which they relentlessly demanded a license. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tinfoilhat Posted January 25, 2016 Share Posted January 25, 2016 Rarely watch live TV. I watch MOTD on catchup. Refuse flat out to pay for strictly come dancing! ---------- Post added 25-01-2016 at 12:17 ---------- No idea. You asked the question bud. Say thankyou then. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
herbalharry Posted January 25, 2016 Share Posted January 25, 2016 Do you watch/listen to the bbc at all? at all? Yes. So I guess that means ive broken a law doesnt it? ---------- Post added 25-01-2016 at 12:19 ---------- Say thankyou then. Thankyou then. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SnailyBoy Posted January 25, 2016 Share Posted January 25, 2016 at all? Yes. So I guess that means ive broken a law doesnt it? That's right, you're sticking it to the man. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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