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Originally Posted by OLD BOY
I don't deny that it would have to be done carefully, but the current arrangements are not sustainable. They have led to the BBC being bloated and wasteful, they compete unfairly with the rival broadcasters and they create tremendous resentment with the licence fee.
There is a better way and it needs to be looked into with the clear objective of ensuring that the BBC does have sufficient money to continue to deliver quality services.
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I haven't even suggested shutting down the BBC. I want the BBC to continue to operate and offer good programmes. But all is not well with the current arrangements and if the BBC is to survive in the long term, we need to do something about it now.
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I respect your view, Harry, but we have to acknowledge that a lot of people don't watch the BBC and resent paying the licence fee.
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Yup, I would imagine there are some people who do not watch the BBC. Just like a lot of people don't watch Sky channels, or the numerous poor quality TV channels both Sky and VM carry, yet willingly pay for a subscription TV service. I wonder how many people (who do not watch BBC) do not watch any of the various UKTV stations and the numerous BBC repeats they show either? I imagine the number will be very minimal. No license fee would mean the end of those channels too or a considerable worsening in content!
Seriously, it's not just the TV that the licence fee pays for is it. If they listen to any BBC Radio, they will need to pay for that too.
Should there be a separate fee for TV and radio? Probably but it is not an option currently.
Anyway, thanks MB for the info. Lets hope you can give us some good news on what is actually coming soon in the not too distant future!!!!