Are we very unusual no tv

I haven’t had a television for about 30 years. Nowadays I do watch some things on iPlayer so need a TV licence.

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Many younger people do not have TVs but use tablets, it is personal choice it doesn’t make those that dont any better or worse than those that do.

But they still watch tv programs so that is the same as having a tv.

If you watch BBC iPlayer live or on catch up you need a TV licence, whatever device you are watching on. If you don’t have a licence you could be prosecuted.

There is no need to be tied to Christmas scheduling or any scheduling at all.

With so many streaming channels now, I regard my TV and soundbar mostly as a home cinema system.

I watch a lot of film on rented DVD. Far more choice that the average subscription streaming service: 100,000 titles to choose from versus an average of around 5,000 on Netflix etc.

Yes, you are very unusual, but to each his own….

Tv has been a lifeline to my DH since he retired and became unwell. I cant imagine not having one although we do other things too and don’t watch it all the time.

I know a couple of people that don’t if they want to watch anything they use their iPads, I find it unusual I personally love my Tv

Many younger people do not have TVs but use tablets, it is personal choice it doesn’t make those that dont any better or worse than those that do.

We have a tv, DH watches it. If I was alone, ours too would be ditched.

It is nothing to do with what's on. I am simply not a watcher. If I sit down, I read a book, magazine,or newspaper, I do not look at anything

I would still by the licence as I listen to the radio a lot and want to pay for my Listening

I know a few.
Tends to be those who are very bright people!

Either that, or if they do have one, Top Gear used to be one a handful of programmes they used to watch,

It’s nothing to be proud of. There is rubbish on TV, to be sure, but there are also many good and informative programmes. You miss a lot.

Each to their own CreakingandChronic.

I confess I have always loved the TV( and the radio) as entertainment and I find it relaxing and diverting.

I don't read nearly as much as I should and that is probably the reason.

OH and I love fiction and dramas but we like sport also; tennis and F1.
For F1 the cost of attending live sport can be prohibitive and as well we are aging so the Box is the preferred option.

One of my grown daughters and her husband made a conscious decision not to own a TV, they do download films and documentaries etc., on their laptops, but not that often. They both like to read and listen to music.

My brother does not have a TV- but yes, it is unusual.

Good for you.