Thread: Funding of the BBC
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Old 18-12-2018, 13:36   #69
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Re: Funding of the BBC
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Originally Posted by Mr K View Post
Its peanuts compared to what people shell out on pay tv subscriptions. I don't really believe there are that many that don't access any BBC services, which include much more than just TV. Services like Local Radio, website, news weather - it has a public service remit, who would fill these roles of they weren't 'profitable' ?
It's not peanuts to everyone, and certainly not in comparison with Amazon or Netflix.

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Originally Posted by denphone View Post
Well if you think you or others are being fleeced by the BBC then like any customer who goes out shopping for something you don't have to buy it OB as its that simple at the end of the day..
I am prepared to pay a subscription to the BBC. But I agree with those who watch other channels and not BBC channels that they should not have to pay.

A subscription would ensure that they operated on a more commercial basis, which would ensure that much of the waste and bureaucracy that we are paying for would end. The BBC needs more financial discipline and needs to be able to act as a commercial broadcaster in order to do what it wants to do (eg provide programmes for longer than 30 days on the BBC i-Player)

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Originally Posted by denphone View Post
Whilst others might agree with OB's sentiments l am with you for once on this Mr K as l think for the breadth of content they make the license fee is well worth the the value IMO.
It's not good value if you don't watch it, Den. It's a waste of money.
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