Originally posted by The Slow PawnNot sure about their origins, but I'm sure 2,3 and 4 were all shown on BBC. It's been a long time since they produced consistantly good programmes.
Shav,
If you like Blackadder etc. ... try
1.) Green Wing
2.) 2 pints of lager and packet of crisps
3.) Fawlty Towers
4.) Red Dwarf
They're all pretty good me thinks
Monkey Dust (shown on BBC 3 at some point) is very good, however.
Does anyone know how much cash from the license goes to the BBC?
Originally posted by welsharnieWhat's your point ...
Not sure about their origins, but I'm sure 2,3 and 4 were all shown on BBC. It's been a long time since they produced consistantly good programmes.
Monkey Dust (shown on BBC 3 at some point) is very good, however.
Does anyone know how much cash from the license goes to the BBC?
All of the above you can get without BBC ??
Seriously, there is no need for TV to watch good programmes !!
Originally posted by The Slow PawnOne of the best statements on this thread, well worthy of a rec, thanks !
Throw your telly out -
I haven't had one for over 5 years now and am not missing it a bit
1.) News I read online (times, die welt, le monde ... everything there)
2.) Sports I watch either with the neighbour or in the pub (more social anyway)
3.) The stuff I really want to watch I either buy on DVD or download ... With a 24-inch computer scre ...[text shortened]... g ... And then all the ads (gee, I wouldn't stand that for one night) ...
just my 2 cents
I have not watched tv for over a year, do I miss it, no chance !.
Let us by the way also recall that when John Burt was in charge of the BBc, and the licence fee was raised..........he awarded himself a 26K payrise !!! great value isn't it ?
By the way, you can have a television and NOT pay legally a licence. Simply inform the authority that you possess a tv set and state you do NOT watch tv programmes but simply watch DVDs and gameplay, in my case, I severed the aerial lead.
If you are that intent on filling your head with the garbage that is generally shown, then at least get your friend to record it and split the fee with him for the licence 50/50 !!!
Originally posted by ROGER THE DODGERI thought you were going to say: "Yes. I am a Dodger. I'm Roger the bloody Dodger!"
One of the best statements on this thread, well worthy of a rec, thanks !
I have not watched tv for over a year, do I miss it, no chance !.
Let us by the way also recall that when John Burt was in charge of the BBc, and the licence fee was raised..........he awarded himself a 26K payrise !!! great value isn't it ?
By the way, you can have a te ...[text shortened]... then at least get your friend to record it and split the fee with him for the licence 50/50 !!!
Originally posted by The Slow PawnSame here. And it always amuses me when I think of the nation glued to their sets throughout all the commercials, blissfully unaware that those very ads are costing everyone a fortune.
Throw your telly out -
I haven't had one for over 5 years now and am not missing it a bit
1.) News I read online (times, die welt, le monde ... everything there)
2.) Sports I watch either with the neighbour or in the pub (more social anyway)
3.) The stuff I really want to watch I either buy on DVD or download ... With a 24-inch computer scre g ... And then all the ads (gee, I wouldn't stand that for one night) ...
just my 2 cents
If you have a Computer or a Video you still have to have a Colour TV
License by Law. This is because you can what T.V through your PC and
your most Video recorders only pick up Digital/Colour signals now. So you are still breaking the law.
When i lived in a shared house many years ago which consisted of 8 rooms you were by law expected to buy a T.V License for each room, Yet you can have a house full of your 8 family members and only have to have one License.
I think its a complete rip off but there is no way of avoiding it these days as when you buy a tv from the shop you have to supply your address and guess where the shop passes that info on to!!!
Same goes if you have Sky or Cable they inform the TV License people so its a losing game.
The only thing good about the BBC is their Website and Little Britain
Originally posted by greenphantomThis only applies if you have a TV card in your PC. [broadcast card] An ordinary computer without the card doesn't make you liable to pay the licence.
If you have a Computer or a Video you still have to have a Colour TV
License by Law. This is because you can what T.V through your PC
When the van sits outside your house (even a few streets away is close enough), they can tell which room the telly is in, and what channel you're watching. Then they come and knock on your door. If you let them in, and they see the telly on, they caution you, say "See you in court," and go away. A few days later you will get the summons to appear in court.
If you don't let them in when they knock, they will try to prove that you used a telly to watch a broadcast signal without a licence. It's not so difficult to prove. The equipment they have produces heat maps and signal verification. This technology is similar to radar (and anti-radar). If you deny it, they'll send a bailiff with a search warrant (and a policeperson) to look for evidence in your house. The bailiff will let you know when he will come. If they find the telly, and an aerial, that's sufficient proof. However, if you put the telly back into it's cardboard box, and say that you've not used it yet, they will probably believe you. Most of the people who end up in court and pay the up-to-five-thousand quid fine, or opt for the up-to-3-months-in-prison, admit their guilt.
Suckers. They had advance warning of the bailiffs visit, they should have put the telly (tellies) somewhere for a day.
I know, I was once an assistant Licence inspector...
Originally posted by CoconutNot a picture but a stupid quote from their agreement details.
Who here has the funniest TV Licence picture?
Do you also have TV speed limits?
"If you are registered blind then the price is halved using the Blind Concessionary Licence."
Very useful that - like free boots to a double amputee.
Originally posted by shavixmirHas this ever been repeated?
3. Filthy, rich and catflap (BBC)
I was pretty young when it was on and don't remember it all that well, although I remember liking it.
You'd think with all the digital, money-down-the-drain channels the BBC could stick these on.
There are loads of comedies I would like to see repeated - they have BBC Radio7 for Radio stuff, why not a TV equivalent?
It would hardly cost them anything either.
Originally posted by Freddie2006Do you ever know anything about anything?
No. We pay extra for freeview, cable or sky. The payment is for 5 basic channels. BBC1 and 2 which show documentaries, soaps, comedy, films, sport; basically a cross section. ITV is the same but worse than BBC and has less comedy and more reality TV and detective/cop programmes. Channel 4 has lots of gameshows, big brother, some comedy and films. Channel ...[text shortened]... hour news, and some music channels. Then you can buy sky which I assume is basically like yours.
Sacksquash, its completely different to what you're talking about. And what Freddies talking about. 🙄
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The BBC is the best British company there has ever have been.
It produces wonderful radio.
Has the best website (other than rhp) on the web
Pushes the technology boundaries from the wireless to podcast, it innovates and changes ahead of the times.
You buy one licence per household so family of 3 pay 10p each for commercial free, unbiased access to the world's greatest source of entertainment and information.