If BBC was subscription only...

Most of what I watch is on the BBC, Channel 4 or Film 4. I was gifted a subscription to Netflix but I have found very little on it that has interested me or which I have found enjoyable. Out of the many films and series on offer, I have only enjoyed perhaps three or four films and a couple of series.

I would gladly subscribe to the BBC but feel that if it has to compete in this commercial environment quality will soon diminish.

I haven't watched ANY tv for about 3 months now, preferring Netflix. I find the BBC too biased and political

Yes, please get rid of the License, and even the BBC. If you look in the tv times, the amount of the repeats they show are ridiculous. Let them get their money via subscription. It's nothing more than a tax at the moment. A tax that many cannot afford. My mother is 90, blind in one eye, at end stage dementia and so doesn't really know what's on tv, but does not qualify for the free license. It's criminal.

Yes I definitely would - would happily spend 5 times as much. The BBC is still the envy of the world and you only have to spend time watching TV in the US/Canada to see how awful their TV is and how many people spend their time watching BBC box sets.

To anyone who thinks the BBC doesn't offer quality TV, have you ever watched American TV? Not just the stuff we bring in to fill gaps over here, but actually in the US? Do we really want such dross?

welbeck
Thank you for pointing out that a licence isn't need to listen to the BBC radio stations including podcasts.
www.tvlicensing.co.uk/faqs/FAQ102

There's lots I watch on BBC and make good use of iPlayer. Great dramas, documentaries, craft programmes and comedies that I like. I don't watch any news programmes or soaps though.

Tried Prime and Netflix but I'd definitely pay a subscription to watch all BBC stations.

I'd pay for the radio first and foremost.
But the BBC is unique, we can't afford to lose it.
During these times of crowing about the UK and it's various assets - I would definitely say that the BBC is something to value.

All those who moan about the BBC.....I’m currently watching Dynasties about tigers, by david attenborough. Superb, quality television.

Happygirl79

I have Amazon prime and Netflix subscriptions so no. given the opportunity to avoid the licence fee for BBC without braking the law if it became a subscription service I would not be signing up
Far to many repeats on BBC anyway
Lots of their dramas can be watched via Netflix and amazon anyway

Meant breaking not braking!

I have Amazon prime and Netflix subscriptions so no. given the opportunity to avoid the licence fee for BBC without braking the law if it became a subscription service I would not be signing up
Far to many repeats on BBC anyway
Lots of their dramas can be watched via Netflix and amazon anyway

So why not a government-controlled information service paid for out of general taxation?

Yep, definitely 1984.

I'm not sure if you are being serious GrannyGear?

People who are never ill still, contribute to the NHS by paying income tax and council tax, someone who never goes out of their house still pays for highway maintenance, ditto education, libraries, parks etc. We all pay for services some of which we may never require the fire and rescue service comes to mind. So why not a government-controlled information service paid for out of general taxation?

To be fair fanny I occasionally block them both but then come to my senses. You cant just listen to /watch the things you agree with, for a start you might be wrong.

Galaxy

Is there a description for people who wont watch anything that doesnt fit their agenda, what a scary phrase. It's really important to listen to people you dont agree with. I read Piers Morgan and Owen Jones. Although that may just be a form of masochism.

So true and so funny!
I literally lolled, thanks Galaxy ?

So they're a mouthpiece of the Tory party and they are a collection of woke channels.

It's like living in a live version of 1984.

Is there a description for people who wont watch anything that doesnt fit their agenda, what a scary phrase. It's really important to listen to people you dont agree with. I read Piers Morgan and Owen Jones. Although that may just be a form of masochism.

“ We refuse to pay the TV licence - in the 21st century it is ridiculous that we need to pay what is a tax by any other name for one collection of woke channels that few of us watch much anymore!”

I don’t know what a woke channel or indeed a collect of woke channels means. Is there a collective noun? A dawn of woke channels ?

Actually what is woke ? Is it another name for “PC gone mad” ?

Yes definitely. They broadcast several things each year that on their own are worth the fee, the recent drama on abortion in Northern Ireland is one example.

I don’t watch BBC news programmes - but enjoy the radio which because of the licence fee it can afford to put on drama, comedy, documentaries etc which you don’t get on any commercial radio station. I would pay a subscription if it was for the same amount as Netflix or Prime.

Having occasionally watched European offerings while away, I think we have good quality offerings from the BBC to suit all tastes, which is value for money. I like the fact that there are no advertising breaks.
Countries like France collect the licence fee with local council taxes and often you pay if you have equipment capable of receiving live content not whether you watch it, so nearly everyone has to pay even if they only have a smart phone or computer. In France there are adverts on all channels , goodness knows what happens to the licence fee as it does not appear that's it's spent on quality content.

I am happy to pay the licence fee, but agree it's an outdated concept, with complicated rules, and largely dependant on self registration. I think you should be able to pay
on 12 monthly instalments on pay as you go principle, not in advance. No wonder young people don't sign up. An equivalent monthly subscription fee would be acceptable to me, as I enjoy the radio choices, and BBC iPlayer content and I do listen to the world service when I'm away. I rarely watch any live TV. I was however annoyed when the iPlayer app was unilaterally removed from my older Sony smart TV. I hadn't realised that apps could be removed by service providers. Fortunately I purchased a £25 Amazon fire stick and got the iPlayer app back via that. I do have an Amazon prime account and noticed that some sports programmes are broadcast live, so a licence is now needed to watch that content.

Presumably paying a subscription for the BBC would mean there was no license fee? (Sorry if this has been mentioned but not read the whole thread).
Yes, I would pay a subscription to the BBC. Don’t watch much TV at all but very rarely anything on a different channel. Even if it was the amount of the license fee spread over 12 monthly instalments.

Okay there is some misinformation on here - unless you watch LIVE TV or anything on BBC iplayer, you do NOT need a TV licence! You can watch any catchup service such as All5 or MY5 (but not iplayer) plus streaming services such as Netflix and Amazon Prime without needing a licence. We refuse to pay the TV licence - in the 21st century it is ridiculous that we need to pay what is a tax by any other name for one collection of woke channels that few of us watch much anymore!

No - would not pay a penny for the BBC - aside from some news and BBC Parliament we do not watch it anymore.

Never in a million years - the BBC is a Tory party mouthpiece and I sincerely hope it goes under sooner rather than later.

I don't have live TV in my house as there's no signal and I'm not interested in any of the current shows on offer, so no, I wouldn't pay for it.

I have an old analogue TV which connects to a dvd player and that's all I need if I feel like watching a movie.