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Old 01-03-2016, 20:37   #629
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Re: The future for linear TV channels

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Originally Posted by OLD BOY View Post



Well, there are those who say that most people would elect to keep watching the BBC. If that were the case, it is probably the case that the subscription would not have to be much more than it is now. They could probably keep the subscription very close to what it is now with some sensible savings.
Sorry OB, I think you are living in cloud cuckoo land if you think that.

10% opting out would reduce the budget dramatically.

The BBC are under so much financial pressure, and so much scrutiny, that they are already looking at cost cutting anyway. So don't expect that to contribute to a lower subscription cost in the distant future
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