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arista 20-12-2020 04:11 PM



BBC have loads of younger reporters
get rid of this old tired one.

arista 08-02-2021 05:08 PM

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Kate! 08-02-2021 05:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by arista (Post 10996986)

This is disgraceful. Greedy bastards.

The Slim Reaper 08-02-2021 05:10 PM

Well leave.eu have a solid record for truth telling, so I'm on board.

The Slim Reaper 08-02-2021 05:21 PM

it's no coincidence that all these far right groups and commentators want the BBC to be scrapped, just as they introduce British Fox Propaganda network over here.

The BBC has been pretty bad the last few years for their failures to report truthfully about Brexit, and fawning all over Johnson etc, but they will be needed to offset some of the crazy that is about to hit our airwaves.

Nicky91 09-02-2021 09:48 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by arista (Post 10996986)

April 1 :skull:


:unsure: some silly april fools joke by leave.eu

arista 09-02-2021 10:20 AM

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Originally Posted by Nicky91 (Post 10997202)
April 1 :skull:


:unsure: some silly april fools joke by leave.eu


No Nicky

[From 1 April 2020, a standard TV Licence costs £157.50
and we offer a choice of payment methods to suit you.
You can pay in one go, or spread the cost with
a range of Direct Debit options or a
TV Licensing payment card.
You could pay less for your licence.
Find out if you could get a discount.


https://www.tvlicensing.co.uk/pay-fo...ce/ways-to-pay

Vicky. 09-02-2021 10:36 AM

I keep getting 'threatening letters' informing me if I own a device that has the potential to connect to live TV, I need a license. Erm, nope, thats not how it works dears. But do try to turn up and tell me you have the right to come into my house again though, that was fun last time.

arista 12-02-2021 12:09 AM

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Alf 12-02-2021 07:56 AM

Get em' Beefy!

Alf 12-02-2021 07:59 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by The Slim Reaper (Post 10996994)
it's no coincidence that all these far right groups and commentators want the BBC to be scrapped, just as they introduce British Fox Propaganda network over here.

The BBC has been pretty bad the last few years for their failures to report truthfully about Brexit, and fawning all over Johnson etc, but they will be needed to offset some of the crazy that is about to hit our airwaves.

Which far-right groups? What are you talking about?

arista 18-02-2021 01:46 PM


Vicky. 18-02-2021 08:54 PM

Anyone thinking of stopping paying this..all you need to do is NOT sign anything they turn up at your door with. I fell for it once, never again. I signed a consent form that gave them permission to take me to court. The duty solicitor said basically, if you don't sign that, they cannot prosecute.

Am not saying it so those who enjoy bbc/live tv avoid the fee. But for anyone who uses netflix and stuff..do not be bullied into paying this by any 'if your device RECEIVES live tv you need one'...no. They have to prove that you are watching it, you do not have to pay incase you might.

Oh, thy also cannot forcefully enter your home to 'check your tv'. They say they have this power, and will often try (a friend got a broken wrist, from tv license people trying to force their way in), but they do NOT unless a copper is with them..which is hugely unlikely...in my experience, they will bully and lie their way into getting you into trouble any way they can, even if you actually do not watch any live stuff.

Beso 18-02-2021 08:57 PM

You can also walk out of Tesco's with half a lump of beef in your pocket as long you have a bag of other stuff and a receipt.. dont worry about the alarm.:nono: or the guards.:nono:

Vicky. 18-02-2021 08:58 PM

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Originally Posted by parmnion (Post 11003307)
You can also walk out of Tesco's with half a lump of beef in your pocket as long you have a bag of other stuff and a receipt.. dont worry about the alarm.:nono: or the guards.:nono:

Thats not the same though, if people actually do not watch live tv? Am not advocating for people who do have live tv to do this, but so many only watch catchup and that now that..it needs to be said :S

Beso 18-02-2021 09:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Vicky. (Post 11003308)
Thats not the same though, if people actually do not watch live tv? Am not advocating for people who do have live tv to do this, but so many only watch catchup and that now that..it needs to be said :S

Might as well sit down with a sunday roast for nowt whilst watching though eh.:cheer2:

At the table.

Vicky. 18-02-2021 09:14 PM

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Originally Posted by parmnion (Post 11003310)
Might as well sit down with a sunday roast for nowt whilst watching though eh.:cheer2:

At the table.

Well you could really..as thats how its set up. I wouldnt personally advise it though tbh. I only dont pay it as I actually only watch netflix and streaming sites now.

Cherie 18-02-2021 09:52 PM

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Originally Posted by parmnion (Post 11003310)
Might as well sit down with a sunday roast for nowt whilst watching though eh.:cheer2:

At the table.

:joker:

Cherie 18-02-2021 09:54 PM

My son gets these regularly in RED LETTERs ...we are coming on the 25th Feb, why say when they are coming :laugh:

Beso 18-02-2021 10:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Vicky. (Post 11003319)
Well you could really..as thats how its set up. I wouldnt personally advise it though tbh. I only dont pay it as I actually only watch netflix and streaming sites now.

You dont pay it cause you are standing up to the system sister.:dance:

Stand up to Tesco's system and the law and have a nice munch for free.:hee:


Remember I am the person that introduced TIBB to the free takeaway scam in 2015.

Beso 18-02-2021 10:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Cherie (Post 11003336)
My son gets these regularly in RED LETTERs ...we are coming on the 25th Feb, why say when they are coming :laugh:

Intimidation...simple.


They think people care.:joker:

Vicky. 18-02-2021 10:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by parmnion (Post 11003343)
You dont pay it cause you are standing up to the system sister.:dance:

Stand up to Tesco's system and the law and have a nice munch for free.:hee:


Remember I am the person that introduced TIBB to the free takeaway scam in 2015.

No memory of this free takeaway thing :suspect:

Beso 18-02-2021 10:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Vicky. (Post 11003351)
No memory of this free takeaway thing :suspect:

Might have been 2013 or 14 then.or 16...


Definitely one of them though.

arista 01-04-2025 09:48 AM

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It is has gone up £5



[TV licence fee to rise by £5 to £174.50 today.


[The cost of a TV licence is to rise by £5 to £174.50
in 2025, the government has announced.

Thousands more households are also
to be offered support to pay the licence fee,
the Department for Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS)]

user104658 01-04-2025 12:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by arista (Post 11620014)
https://ichef.bbci.co.uk/ace/standar...nsing.jpg.webp


It is has gone up £5



[TV licence fee to rise by £5 to £174.50 today.


[The cost of a TV licence is to rise by £5 to £174.50
in 2025, the government has announced.

Thousands more households are also
to be offered support to pay the licence fee,
the Department for Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS)]

It's just nothing that's worth £14.50 a month, ridiculous. I reckon about... £7 a month would be reasonable, so half that.


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