BBC TV Licence

[MargaretR]

Originally Posted by b.joel

I record most programs on Sky +Margaret, then you just fast forward during the ads, its surprising 1hr. programs only run 45mins on my telly.

I have an ordinary Sky box and dish but dont pay for any (extra)programmes. My Tv has built in freeview. I need the freeview back up because when it rains heavily my Sky reception goes kaput.
I paid for my own dish to be erected when I moved here but was limited as to where I can put it (flats), and the ordinary ariel is communal and gives a very poor signal strength. I tried an arial booster but it didnt improve matters. I used to pay extra for Sky channels at my previous address but I wont do that here because the Sky signal is unreliable.
I could link up to cable but dont want any extra expense - I am content with the channels I get - perhaps miss the Discovery channel a bit -but not worth the extra I would have to pay to get it.
I rarely miss a programme I want to see because I live alone - I gave away my video recorder. So I put up with the ads with the help of the mute.

[mrjdallen]

i pay my licence - what for there is nothing much worth watching

[Tin Monkey]

I truly hope we never lose the BBC. Commercial stations do not produce the variety and quality of programmes that the BBC do.

I have Sky, but only watch the football. I never watch ITV or any of its variants as it is rubbish.
When C4 was regulated in terms of the programmes it produced, it really was a breath of fresh air. Since the late-90s the quality of its programmes has dropped like a stone. I hardly ever watch C4 now.

I feel there are alot of short-sighted people when it comes to this topic.

[b.joel]

Originally Posted by [email protected]

I have an ordinary Sky box and dish but dont pay for any (extra)programmes. My Tv has built in freeview. I need the freeview back up because when it rains heavily my Sky reception goes kaput.
I paid for my own dish to be erected when I moved here but was limited as to where I can put it (flats), and the ordinary ariel is communal and gives a very poor signal strength. I tried an arial booster but it didnt improve matters. I used to pay extra for Sky channels at my previous address but I wont do that here because the Sky signal is unreliable.
I could link up to cable but dont want any extra expense - I am content with the channels I get - perhaps miss the Discovery channel a bit -but not worth the extra I would have to pay to get it.
I rarely miss a programme I want to see because I live alone - I gave away my video recorder. So I put up with the ads with the help of the mute.

Sky + is free if you subscibe to certain other channels (don't know details as I have full service) Margart. I think Sky going of when it rains hard applies to every body, I know it does to me as I usully goes of in the middle of a good film or a footy match, especially in the last few weeks, but you just have to grin and get on with it

[b.joel]

Originally Posted by steeljack

Your MENSA card is in the mail

Thanks steeljack, good of you, but I've already got one

[Tin Monkey]

Originally Posted by b.joel

Sky + is free if you subscibe to certain other channels (don't know details as I have full service) Margart. I think Sky going of when it rains hard applies to every body, I know it does to me as I usully goes of in the middle of a good film or a footy match, especially in the last few weeks, but you just have to grin and get on with it

As of this month (or maybe last month) Sky have waived the monthly fee for Sky+, regardless of the package you are on. They used to charge £10 unless you subscribed to a premium package (Sports, Movies), but that has gone now.

I never used to have a problem with losing the Sky signal, but the last few weeks it's got worse. I lost the signal for about 20 minutes last night, during that thunder storm.

[garinda]

Originally Posted by Tin Monkey

I feel there are alot of short-sighted people when it comes to this topic.

I think the only short-sighted people are the BBC.

Why they think they should spend money aping the successful shows from independent television is beyond me.

Fame Accademy.

Innumerous ballroom/disco/street/group dancing competitions.

Search for Joseph/Maria, not forgetting next years search for the star for Funny Girl, Looking for Fanny.

The list of programmes they copy from ITV is endless, and poaching Graham Norton from Channel 4, for 13 million pounds, when they should be nurturing new talent, is scandalous.

Most English people won't be aware that BBC Scotland spent 39 million pounds on building a set for River City, sort of a tartan clad Eastenders, and it only attracts viewing figures of about 500,000, which the majority of the country are lucky they are unable to watch.

[***Mr D***]

If you feel strongle about it and dont pay or hate paying.

Display this in your window.

http://eurogardensupply.com/dvs/tvli...TV_LICENCE.doc

And Sign the Petition.

Abolish the TV Licence - BBCRESISTANCE.COM

[Stanaccy]

Actually I don't mind paying the license fee. It means we do get good quality dramas, very good kids programmes, and a wide variety of inovative programming be it on radio, tv or the internet.

I have to ask who here doesn't check the BBC site? Considering that we pay the same for programmes it is pretty good value for free.

[MargaretR]

Radio has a much better quality of news announcers who dont say 'Errgh' every few words. I think that the need to look pretty on TV has lowered the standard of news presenters a lot. I have switched them off at times because their diction is often irritating