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Originally Posted by Mr K
It was hardly an 'agreement' it was a 'take it or else' from the Govt. They new that could save loads of money, then blame the BBC. Perfect for them.
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I am fairly certain it was a condition of the licence fee remaining as was.
From that point of view to retain the licence fee (as opposed to seeking alternative funding) it was take it or leave it - but the BBC obviously thought they would be better off agreeing (unless of course they intended reneging after a couple of years)
I wouldn't put anything past the left-wing BBC