| Live TV 14:42 - Dec 6 with 3440 views | MattinLondon |
Someone I spoke to yesterday mentioned that they don’t have a TV license and as a consequence they aren’t allowed to watch live tv and this includes sport which isn’t on the BBC.
Now she said to get around this they simply pause a match and watch a few minute after it’s started so that they aren’t technically watching live telly.
Are they right in the two above points? Just seemed incorrect information- I have tried to google this but haven’t found anything and it’s been bugging me.
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| Live TV on 14:45 - Dec 6 with 3249 views | NedPlimpton |
You need a tv license if you watch or record live tv. This would count as recording so it's definitely incorrect |  | | |
| Live TV on 14:46 - Dec 6 with 3239 views | factual_blue |
They're just pathetic.
Stealing money from one of the finest institutions in the country. |  |
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| Live TV on 14:51 - Dec 6 with 3201 views | MattinLondon |
| Live TV on 14:46 - Dec 6 by factual_blue |
They're just pathetic.
Stealing money from one of the finest institutions in the country. |
I do think that if people don’t wish to use any BBC products then they shouldn’t have to legally fund it. And I say this as someone who thinks that the BBC is a fantastic institution and who is happy to pay the license fee.
But that wasn’t what I was asking - simply wanted to know what the definition of live tv is as simply pausing something for a few seconds seemed too simplistic. [Post edited 6 Dec 2024 14:53]
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| Live TV on 15:18 - Dec 6 with 3106 views | Keno |
| Live TV on 14:46 - Dec 6 by factual_blue |
They're just pathetic.
Stealing money from one of the finest institutions in the country. |
" one of the finest institutions in the country"
The Civil Service Pension Fund? |  |
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| Live TV on 15:26 - Dec 6 with 3088 views | factual_blue |
| Live TV on 15:18 - Dec 6 by Keno |
" one of the finest institutions in the country"
The Civil Service Pension Fund? |
There is, of course, no such fund. | |
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| Live TV on 16:49 - Dec 6 with 2955 views | J2BLUE |
Seems an incredible amount of effort to save £14 a month |  |
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| Live TV on 16:56 - Dec 6 with 2932 views | blueasfook |
Not sure that's the case. When you log in to iPlayer, it asks if you have a licence and you have to tick "Yes" to continue. |  |
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| Live TV on 16:57 - Dec 6 with 2920 views | blueasfook |
| Live TV on 14:46 - Dec 6 by factual_blue |
They're just pathetic.
Stealing money from one of the finest institutions in the country. |
I wonder if "Dear Huw" paid back the money he owes yet? | |
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| Live TV on 17:38 - Dec 6 with 2843 views | MattinLondon |
| Live TV on 16:57 - Dec 6 by blueasfook |
I wonder if "Dear Huw" paid back the money he owes yet? |
Does he actually owe any money? He was out on gardening leave on full pay…and he got paid. | | | |
| Live TV on 17:40 - Dec 6 with 2833 views | MattinLondon |
| Live TV on 16:49 - Dec 6 by J2BLUE |
Seems an incredible amount of effort to save £14 a month |
It is- but I guess it makes sense to her. | | | |
| Live TV on 17:42 - Dec 6 with 2826 views | PrideOfTheEast |
Bet they're fun at parties. |  | | |
| Live TV on 17:52 - Dec 6 with 2779 views | Swansea_Blue |
| Live TV on 15:26 - Dec 6 by factual_blue |
There is, of course, no such fund. |
More of a massive vault full of gold bars and platinum nuggets, for each of you?
PS. I’ll be really disappointed if I find out you were a tea lady at the DVLA and not some big shot holding politicians’ feet to the fire.
PPS. The lady you spoke to Matt is a numpty! [Post edited 6 Dec 2024 17:54]
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| Live TV on 18:16 - Dec 6 with 2719 views | FBI |
Nope. The sort of bullshine that Freeman-On-The-Land types love to trot out to avoid paying for stuff.
Including soap :-D |  |
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| Live TV on 18:22 - Dec 6 with 2677 views | Ryorry |
| Live TV on 16:49 - Dec 6 by J2BLUE |
Seems an incredible amount of effort to save £14 a month |
If you’re on a low fixed income, £14 pcm matters.
Not that I condone her actions - the TV licence is fantastic value for money as far as I’m concerned, and much cheaper than Sky etc., including as it does all radio, esp the superb BBC World Service . |  |
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| Live TV on 18:32 - Dec 6 with 2656 views | Mark |
| Live TV on 14:51 - Dec 6 by MattinLondon |
I do think that if people don’t wish to use any BBC products then they shouldn’t have to legally fund it. And I say this as someone who thinks that the BBC is a fantastic institution and who is happy to pay the license fee.
But that wasn’t what I was asking - simply wanted to know what the definition of live tv is as simply pausing something for a few seconds seemed too simplistic. [Post edited 6 Dec 2024 14:53]
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BBC TV, radio and internet is an important source of independent and accurate news and information in the world, at a time we need that more than ever. If people opt out and get their 'information' from Facebook and X then we really could be in trouble. |  | | |
| Live TV on 18:52 - Dec 6 with 2584 views | factual_blue |
| Live TV on 17:52 - Dec 6 by Swansea_Blue |
More of a massive vault full of gold bars and platinum nuggets, for each of you?
PS. I’ll be really disappointed if I find out you were a tea lady at the DVLA and not some big shot holding politicians’ feet to the fire.
PPS. The lady you spoke to Matt is a numpty! [Post edited 6 Dec 2024 17:54]
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I was somewhere in-between. | |
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| Live TV on 19:07 - Dec 6 with 2553 views | Hugoagogo_Reborn |
| Live TV on 18:32 - Dec 6 by Mark |
BBC TV, radio and internet is an important source of independent and accurate news and information in the world, at a time we need that more than ever. If people opt out and get their 'information' from Facebook and X then we really could be in trouble. |
At the moment, I still consider it an impartial and reliable source of information. I do hope that continues. With the scandals of late with high profile presenters, it does make you think about the integrity of the corporation as a whole.
For now I'm in, but vigilant.
A truly impartial news service is a unicorn, these days. |  | | |
| Live TV on 19:39 - Dec 6 with 2504 views | factual_blue |
| Live TV on 18:16 - Dec 6 by FBI |
Nope. The sort of bullshine that Freeman-On-The-Land types love to trot out to avoid paying for stuff.
Including soap :-D |
I love ir when those types proudly quote some 15th century law that they insist justifies their stance on a particular issue.
They are, of course, woefully ignorant of the conceot of posteriori iure contradicit priori | |
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| Live TV on 20:57 - Dec 6 with 2396 views | stonojnr |
| Live TV on 18:32 - Dec 6 by Mark |
BBC TV, radio and internet is an important source of independent and accurate news and information in the world, at a time we need that more than ever. If people opt out and get their 'information' from Facebook and X then we really could be in trouble. |
independent and accurate...hmm I guess people have just stopped watching BBC Look East lately then ? | | | |
| Live TV on 21:27 - Dec 6 with 2341 views | Nthsuffolkblue |
| Live TV on 14:51 - Dec 6 by MattinLondon |
I do think that if people don’t wish to use any BBC products then they shouldn’t have to legally fund it. And I say this as someone who thinks that the BBC is a fantastic institution and who is happy to pay the license fee.
But that wasn’t what I was asking - simply wanted to know what the definition of live tv is as simply pausing something for a few seconds seemed too simplistic. [Post edited 6 Dec 2024 14:53]
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I wonder how many people who never use BBC products actually use none of them. No BBC radio at all ever. No BBC TV at all ever. No online services from the BBC ever. I suspect that most people that is absolutely true for probably wouldn't watch TV at all and so wouldn't need the licence anyway. |  |
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| Live TV on 12:32 - Dec 7 with 2011 views | FBI |
| Live TV on 19:39 - Dec 6 by factual_blue |
I love ir when those types proudly quote some 15th century law that they insist justifies their stance on a particular issue.
They are, of course, woefully ignorant of the conceot of posteriori iure contradicit priori |
For a brief, unhappy few months I worked in Housing Benefits at my local authority. We actually had to have a specific policy and webpage for those people. | |
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| Live TV on 11:36 - Dec 14 with 1431 views | SuffolkPunchFC |
There seems to me much confusion as to what the TV License is for.
Although it is true that it is used to help fund the BBC services, it is not a license to watch/listen BBC .
It is a license for watching, recording or catching up ANY live broadcast in the UK. This includes BBC, ITV, SKY, Youtube etc. The terms of coverage were tightened up a few years ago to adapt to the shift to streaming services, rather than traditional over-the-air distribution. [Post edited 14 Dec 2024 17:25]
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| Live TV on 12:26 - Dec 14 with 1346 views | mutters |
No that doesnt work i am afraid, it still goes against the rules if you pause it as its treated as part of the original broadcast. |  |
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| Live TV on 12:27 - Dec 14 with 1342 views | mutters |
| Live TV on 14:46 - Dec 6 by factual_blue |
They're just pathetic.
Stealing money from one of the finest institutions in the country. |
Do you think its fair to pay the BBC for the right to watch Sky or any other channel live? | |
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| Live TV on 12:33 - Dec 14 with 1330 views | mutters |
| Live TV on 21:27 - Dec 6 by Nthsuffolkblue |
I wonder how many people who never use BBC products actually use none of them. No BBC radio at all ever. No BBC TV at all ever. No online services from the BBC ever. I suspect that most people that is absolutely true for probably wouldn't watch TV at all and so wouldn't need the licence anyway. |
I personally dont have a TV license for a few reasons but i still listen to BBC radio a lot. You could argue that the money for the radio comes from the TV license or you could argue that the money for the radio comes from the their commercial arm. As its presented as a TV license and as i dont watch much TV it didnt make sense any more. Plus the BBC choose to spend the money on shows like Mrs Browns Boys, which to be blunt is awful. | |
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