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Good for you - sad though that you don't have any concern for anyone who's worse off than you and can't afford VM/Sky/Netflix et al. Still if you're alright ........

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It's about time the BBC TAX is removed. I have never agreed with it and never will. I say make them go subscription amd lets see how many are still willing to pay and watch.

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If they set the subscription price the same as the BBC tax they will still be able to watch the BBC channels.

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Sorry I was responding to Pip's post however it's unlikely that what is made available from subscription will be anywhere near what is currently provided especially as the goverment want to increase the World Service coverage which is hardly a money spinner. But as you say let's wait and see.

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People who work in advertising must be rubbing their hands in glee at the possible incoming windfall ;)

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No concern at all for people watching or not watching tv, I have concern for people who are homeless or can't affotd to feed themselves but have zero concern for those that can't afford to watch tv or about the same level of concern shown for me who doesn't watch tv but is still forced to pay this outdated tax

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Ironically, the Labour manifesto was exactly the opposite of that statement.

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Well as seen as where I live I can pick up about 5no. Different BBC regional stations I would certainly think they could easily lose a few.

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You're in the minority. Fanboys of Star Trek/ the Expanse etc, are a tiny fraction of the the viewing figures the BBC gets. BBC1 had 55 million watched it at some point last quarter, let alone it other channels radio stations and services it provides. At £13 a month it's incredible value for the original content compared to VM/Sky subs and their 20 mins of ads an hour. Subscription only it would be a heck of a lot more than £13.

https://www.statista.com/statistics/...e-uk-by-reach/
Even BBC4 is watched by more than any Sky channel !

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I would say it's regional services, both TV and radio, are one of the most valuable it provides. Particularly in flood situations like we have atm. A commercial provider wouldn't do this unless they could see a profit.

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Easily, a fair few have more people working on them than listening to them...

Oh yes it's tremendous value, never watch their stuff but it's still marvellous that people don't have to pay more for the "service". Wonder why you think auntie won't be able to maintain it's level of output and quality, we all clearly watch it according to the stats so will be more than happy to subscribe, you know coz it's so wonderful

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Again, you're in the vast minority (but like Pip you don't pay anyway, do you ? ).

I'd be for scrapping the fee if it came from another non-commercial source e.g. general taxation. Otherwise it would lose its unique programming This might be fairer from an ability to pay viewpoint. Beyond entertainment it's public service remit i.e news/weather/regional/educational services are often overlooked and taken for granted. People will always say they don't want to pay for anything if given an option, then complain when they don't get anything....

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Actually I do pay it and resent doing so, Pierre pays it to I'd imagine but don't let facts get in the way of anything. The public service remit is an outdated argument to, it's why I turned from pro to anti licencing as from an educational perspective there's many other sources you can find what you need, often more in depth and more specific to the subject, same with the bloody weather

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Ok apologies, I thought you said on another thread you didn't pay, but I'm obviously mistaken.

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It needs to be addressed as kicking the can down the road won’t help things.

I am recently a man in his 50’s. I watch Graham Norton, Question time, occasionally Match of the Day and perhaps the odd drama. I listen to Radio 4 and 5 on occasion. Do I think I get Value for what I pay for... questionable. But it’s not a massive amount so I can live with it.

I pay less per month for amazon prime. Watch Vikings, Picard, The grand Tour and a host of other things i dip in and out of. I also get free delivery on Amazon.

I watch Netflix, for next to nothing, because of the multiple users function to share the cost and I watch loads of stuff on there.

I have Sky, which is expensive IMO, but I watch the football, F1, Golf, (BBC has naff all sport) yesterday, History, sky news (except morning can’t stand Kay Burley), kids watch all their channels and lots of other stuff.

I watch ITV & Ch4

So based on everything the BBC is a small % of what I consume, and I really could live without it.

My kids, don’t watch anything on the BBC at all, and they’re the future. The next generation as they grow up will not be able to comprehend to be forced to pay for a service they simply do not use.

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No you're not mistaken, I move a lot and my licence status depends entirely upon how close I am to my children

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I don't have VM or Sky TV. However there are plenty of freeview channels for those who do not wish to sub to the BBC. Why should I have any concern for anyone who wishes to watch BBC? Should I also be concerned about those who want to watch Netflix but can't afford it?

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Which freeview channels are you referring to? If you receive anything via Freeview you need a licence (see https://www.freeview.co.uk/help/do-i...watch-freeview). I can only assume you fall into the the category of "You don’t need a TV Licence if you never watch or record programmes as they’re being shown on TV, on any channel, or live on an online TV service, and you never download or watch BBC programmes on iPlayer – live, catch up or on demand.This applies to any provider or device you use, including a TV, desktop computer, laptop, mobile phone, tablet, games console, digital box or Blu-ray/DVD/VHS recorder" as defined on the TV licencing website (https://www.tvlicensing.co.uk/faqs/FAQ99). If so, that's fine but a lot of people won't fall into that bracket.