The BBC has become a byword for waste

[RebelSouls]

Another good article from the paper of truth

http://www.dailymail....aces-savage-cuts.html

Do you agree that the BBC has become a byword for waste

[jackthehat]

The problem is more to do with the 'aerial' of the TV.
If you have NO type of connection enabling you to receive live broadcasts on your TV, you DO NOT require a licence.
However, if you have an aerial (etc) on your roof and a TV upon which you claim to only view DVDs, the Beeb will be naturally suspicious.

[RebelSouls]

Jack are you up north ? what channel can you pick up on an analogue set ?

Honest question what can you pick up i would love to know.

[sp1814]

RebelSouls

I think we've hit the core problem here...it's a matter of interpretation.

You state that you only need a licence if you watch live broadcasts. This is true, but you must ensure that the set is de-tuned - ie:

"the television set must be incapable of receiving all live broadcast programmes. This could be done, for example, by making sure that a television set, DVD or video recorder are not:

tuned into any channels
connected to an aerial
connected to any cable or satellite services.

Was this the case with your set? Simply turning off the television and not watching it doesn't actually comply with the rules laid out at:

http://www.adviceguid..._a_television_licence

[ummmm]

I can pick up 1-5 in my bedroom...

[sp1814]

jno

Re: your post at 11:49...yes, you're right on that point.

[jackthehat]

I just knew you'd have to nit-pick........

For those of a less pedantic frame of mind, please insert 'digital aerial/satellite dish (and any other manner of receiving TV broadcasts)' instead of my obviously redundant phraseology....

[ummmm]

Well I have one of those plug in aerials and I get 1-5 upstairs.

[McMouse]

A loop-hole exists (in my opinion) where you don't have to pay any license fee if you have anyone over 75 living with you. My Ma-in-Law moves in in three weeks time, we transfer the license to her and she gets a 100% exemption. Crazy.

[RebelSouls]

McMouse the DWP pay the licence fee for her

[RebelSouls]

Can anyone answer this question

What channel can you pick up on an analogue set ?

[ChuckFickens]

"Can anyone answer this question

What channel can you pick up on an analogue set ? "

BBC1 (London and Anglia) BBC2 (london and Anglia) ITV (london and anglia) CH4 (London and Anglia) CH5 (London only)

Why?

[sp1814]

RebelSouls

I believe McMouse has the answer for you...find a pensioner over the age of 75 and persuade him/her to move into your place.

No more hassle...

I believe Madonna is roughly that age.

Job done.

[RebelSouls]

chuck keep up we are on about up north
what channel can you pick up on an analogue set ?








- We may prosecute you
- You could receive a £1000 fine
- We have opened an investigation

[jackthehat]

The analogue signal in the north-west was turned off in November 2009.

[RebelSouls]

sp1814 until they encrypt the signal and i have a choice there will be no telly on




- We may prosecute you
- You could receive a £1000 fine
- We have opened an investigation

[RebelSouls]

Butch this is an open forum and if I believe something is wrong or unjust, I will say so.




- We may prosecute you
- You could receive a £1000 fine
- We have opened an investigation

[ChuckFickens]

Yorkshire north enough for you?
http://www.digitaluk....do_i_switch/yorkshire

Or tyne tees
http://www.digitaluk....do_i_switch/tyne_tees

STV central
http://www.digitaluk...._i_switch/stv_central

[factor-fiction]

There are two valid issues that you raise, Rebel Souls.
One is how the BBC raises and spends its money
Two is how the public are treated by the licensing authorities.
But I don't see why the two are being confused.
You start off your threads by talking about BBC waste ; then you end up talking about how you have been hounded but don't watch TV.
Why not separate the two issues?