CompSpud   10 #121 Posted May 8, 2010 A few people have told me that if you own a computer and have a internet connection that the law may change so you have to pay for that too  May be rummer but you never know Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
Northrend   10 #122 Posted May 8, 2010 the law only applys if you watch live TV. you do not need a TV licence to watch BBC I player if it's catchup. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
daftlad   11 #123 Posted May 8, 2010 Someone tell my why we should pay TV license when the boss's and mangers of the BBC are making 100's of 1000's every year for sitting on there ass? I think even the TV presenters shouldnt get as much. They keep bringing new radio stations and new TV channels out? Why dont we get a say in this since we are FORCED to pay for it? We have to pay our TV license's for the radio to be aired? So why dont people who listen to the radio have to pay?  There is only 3 shows that are worth watching on the BBC. Family guy, Top Gear and Russell Howards Big news  Sorry about the rant but i had to get it off my chest Any comments people?  Rick    agree with you there. there are 13 people at the bbc that are directors and earning more than the prime minister does. no wonder its known as the bloated broadcasting corporation Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
slimsid2000   10 #124 Posted May 8, 2010 Someone tell my why we should pay TV license when the boss's and mangers of the BBC are making 100's of 1000's every year for sitting on there ass? I think even the TV presenters shouldnt get as much. They keep bringing new radio stations and new TV channels out? Why dont we get a say in this since we are FORCED to pay for it? We have to pay our TV license's for the radio to be aired? So why dont people who listen to the radio have to pay?  There is only 3 shows that are worth watching on the BBC. Family guy, Top Gear and Russell Howards Big news  Sorry about the rant but i had to get it off my chest Any comments people?  Rick  If you don't you will have to do some penal servitude in Wormwood Scrubs. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
rubydazzler   11 #125 Posted May 8, 2010 So you're saying that you don't even need to have a TV? You just watch everything on Iplayer on your PC? Provided you watch it when it's just finished?  Is everything on I player though? Even Ch 4 and ITV etc and the News and stuff? I know I probs sound really dumb but I've never thought about it before. For what it costs, £12 a month?, it's not worth the hassle of watching it on a little pc monitor. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
Tony   10 #126 Posted May 8, 2010 The 'rules'  http://www.tvlicensing.co.uk/check-if-you-need-one/  "You need to be covered by a valid TV Licence if you watch or record TV as it's being broadcast. This includes the use of devices such as a computer, laptop, mobile phone or DVD/video recorder."   That's crystal clear to me. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
melthebell   862 #127 Posted May 8, 2010 So you're saying that you don't even need to have a TV? You just watch everything on Iplayer on your PC? Provided you watch it when it's just finished? Is everything on I player though? Even Ch 4 and ITV etc and the News and stuff? I know I probs sound really dumb but I've never thought about it before. For what it costs, £12 a month?, it's not worth the hassle of watching it on a little pc monitor. no its only bbc stuff..........and no they dont have everything on there Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
rubydazzler   11 #128 Posted May 8, 2010 no its only bbc stuff..........and no they dont have everything on thereWell then, it's a rubbish idea .. I'd sooner just pay the £12 a month - far cheaper than going to the cinema twice ... and you aren't forced to drink brackish coke and eat clarty popcorn either then Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
CompSpud   10 #129 Posted May 8, 2010 I think sky and virgin media should add it too your bill. I would be happy to add a couple of quid to my bill every month so i dont have to bother paying it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
Cols   10 #130 Posted May 12, 2010 Am I the only person here who thinks that the TV licence is worth every single penny and the BBC is the finest broadcasting company in the world. I'd pay the licence fee just for Radio 4, everything else is a bonus.  By the way, isn't it amazing that Sky/Virgin customers always talk of £/month and the licence fee in £/year. A miracle of marketing ....  Sky = £396  BBC Licence fee = £11 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
melthebell   862 #131 Posted May 12, 2010 Well then, it's a rubbish idea .. I'd sooner just pay the £12 a month - far cheaper than going to the cinema twice ... and you aren't forced to drink brackish coke and eat clarty popcorn either then  if i come round ill force feed you stella and dry roasted nuts Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
alchresearch   206 #132 Posted May 12, 2010 No, you are required by the Wireless Telegraphy Act to pay a license fee if you have a set which is capable of receiving a television signal.  You don't. My mate doesn't watch TV but has one connected to his Sinclair Spectrum.  It will be even easier to prove your innocence when the analogue signal is switched off and TVs without any Freeview equipment built in cannot receive anything. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...