Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2011) Vol. III.
 

Seeing as a lot of the pressure the BBC was coming under we being spued by James Murdock I think the heat is off them a bit going forward what with it coming to light that James Murdock is a ******* and all.

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2011) Vol. III.
 

The Independent give him a slating also
http://www.independent.co.uk/news/me...d-6259953.html

Curtains for him at BSKYB in my opinion.

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2011) Vol. III.
 

That's actually quite a good idea. It might allow the BBC to save on some administrative costs (pay TV operators will need subscriber management services anyway), help some customers to budget and stop some TV license fee evasion (especially since the decision to scrap the requirement of TV retailers to inform TVL whenever a TV is purchased.)

This could be applied to all pay TV operators. Incidentally, VM have the power to disconnect TV customers who are found not to be in possession of a valid TVL. Ironically, VM are not allowed to encrypt the BBC channels, so they would have to ensure that the box was physically removed!

I thought that Channel 4 HD was now available FTA :confused:

Sky don't own the satellites that they use, they are actually owned by SES who lease transponders to, amongst other people, Sky. http://www.ses.com/4232583/en

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2011) Vol. III.
 

Channel 4 to give More4 an new look in January 2012.

More 4, Channel 4's successful digital channel is evolving. From January 2012 a channel re-brand will mark the introduction of an even clearer programming proposition with the schedule focusing more fully on popular factual and features - life enhancing content, helping viewers to get the most out of their everyday lives.

http://www.channel4.com/info/press/n...e4-is-evolving

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2011) Vol. III.
 

I meant ITV2, ITV3, E4, etc.

And I never knew that so I've learnt something today.

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2011) Vol. III.
 

I think we are forgetting that the licence money also goes toward they BBC's radio service which is excellent. Especially radio 5 for the sport which is offers a nice alternative to listen to some sport which we don't have to pay for.

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2011) Vol. III.
 

Well said:)

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2011) Vol. III.
 

To be honest I don't listen to BBC radio nor do I watch BBC1 or BBC2 so I would love to see the fee scrapped , however I respect other peoples differing views.

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2011) Vol. III.
 

I would have to agree with you, for the same reasons.

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2011) Vol. III.
 

I think the BBC should advertise as they advertise there own shows, so why not advertise companies, I think it is totally unfair when they give out so many repeats and crap shows, they charge us the earth in Licence fee's to pay over rated stars lots of money.

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2011) Vol. III.
 

You pay a license fee to legally watch broadcast TV in the UK, the proceeds just happen to go to the BBC.

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2011) Vol. III.
 

We love watching the BBC channels because there are no ads trying to sell you stuff you don't need

Also the BBC produces all those niche programmes that wouldn't get made on commercial channels

The license fee is worth every penny

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2011) Vol. III.
 

In your eyes it is not mine , the licence fee will always be a contentious subject. The deciding factor will always be how much you use the BBC services. I'm not saying im right and your wrong its personal preference.

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2011) Vol. III.
 

so why can't the bbc have more money that jesus by controlling the lisence fee

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unlikely, as long as news corp owns 40% of the company

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so you want the x factor and more of the many crap itv shows on bbc then?

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2011) Vol. III.
 

Actually, a small proportion of my watching is BBC, but I still think it should be well funded as a Public service broadcaster making quality programmes covering all tastes. In fact, it annoys me when they forget the PSB bit, and pitch prime time shows against ITV to try to win a ratings war.