Quantcast
  1. Welcome to Bantam Talk

    Why not register for an account?

    Not only can you then get fully involved in the community but you also get fewer ads

  2. Premium Membership now Available


    Please see this thread for more details

    Dismiss Notice

Would you pay for a BBC subscription if it weren't compulsory?

Discussion in 'General Chat' started by NorthernMonkey, Nov 11, 2021.

?

Should the BBC become a voluntary subscription service

  1. Yes

    11 vote(s)
    30.6%
  2. No

    23 vote(s)
    63.9%
  3. What's a TV licence?

    2 vote(s)
    5.6%
  1. trevor

    trevor Squad Player
    P.L.22/23 Entrant Supporter

    Joined:
    Apr 9, 2018
    Messages:
    5,857
    Likes Received:
    7,675
    Mostly full of repeats or programmes from other broadcasters bought cheap to fill the schedules, The other free to air channels may be as bad but at least we have a choice and are not forced in to paying whether we watch or in most cases not
     
    Offside likes this.
  2. Tony Wilkinson

    Tony Wilkinson Squad Player
    P.L.22/23 Entrant P.L.23/24 Entrant Supporter P.L. 20/21 Top 10

    Joined:
    Apr 9, 2018
    Messages:
    6,788
    Likes Received:
    9,026
    News via BBC, ITV, SKY......

    257771266_4841038389248729_515557447519715259_n.jpg
     
    Stop hovering to collapse... Click to collapse... Hover to expand... Click to expand...
    Offside likes this.
  3. Storck

    Storck Regular Starter

    Joined:
    Apr 8, 2018
    Messages:
    38,526
    Likes Received:
    29,320
    Bought from other broadcastors? or bought from other production companies?
     
  4. trevor

    trevor Squad Player
    P.L.22/23 Entrant Supporter

    Joined:
    Apr 9, 2018
    Messages:
    5,857
    Likes Received:
    7,675
    From both but once shows are a success produced by the BBC the shows will want it to be made by them direct and sold to the BBC at vast prices.
     
  5. Storck

    Storck Regular Starter

    Joined:
    Apr 8, 2018
    Messages:
    38,526
    Likes Received:
    29,320
    Think a majority of the output on BBC is bought in and not produced inhouse due to rules introduced by various governments over the years
     
  6. Offcomedun

    Offcomedun Important Player
    Qatar 2022 Entrant P.L.22/23 Entrant P.L.23/24 Entrant Supporter Euro2020 Winner Euro 2020 P.L. 20/21 3rd Place

    Joined:
    Jun 18, 2018
    Messages:
    7,097
    Likes Received:
    10,907
    Just been watching episode 1 of Showtrial on iPlayer. Typically excellent BBC drama, from the makers of Vigil, Line of Duty and Bodyguard - all excellent BBC programmes.
     
    Storck likes this.
  7. How

    How Knows Football
    P.L.22/23 Entrant P.L. 18/19 Winner Euro 2020

    Joined:
    May 1, 2018
    Messages:
    8,412
    Likes Received:
    10,623
    Think the point is with the BBC it is so vast and broad that there is bound to be things people don’t like. but that’s no different to Netflix and the like people are happy to pay the subscription for. The BBC is well worth it in my opinion.
     
    Offcomedun likes this.
  8. NorthernMonkey

    NorthernMonkey Squad Player
    P.L. 20/21 Entrant P.L.23/24 Entrant

    Joined:
    Apr 10, 2018
    Messages:
    9,667
    Likes Received:
    19,072
    The debate though is not really about the content but that its a mandatory subscription. That's wrong however you try and spin it.
     
    Rogered Tart and Tony Wilkinson like this.
  9. Offside

    Offside Impact Sub

    Joined:
    Apr 14, 2018
    Messages:
    1,654
    Likes Received:
    2,910
    If the people who support the BBC think they're that good and " millions " support it they should have no problem in going to pay per view and not Tax the country . They have a nearly zero audience amongst the younger generation .
     
  10. Storck

    Storck Regular Starter

    Joined:
    Apr 8, 2018
    Messages:
    38,526
    Likes Received:
    29,320
    Who listens to Radio 1 and 1 Xtra if not the younger generation?
     
  11. Offside

    Offside Impact Sub

    Joined:
    Apr 14, 2018
    Messages:
    1,654
    Likes Received:
    2,910
    The younger generation, who dont actually pay .
     
  12. Storck

    Storck Regular Starter

    Joined:
    Apr 8, 2018
    Messages:
    38,526
    Likes Received:
    29,320
    so the younger generation do use BBC or not? You seem to have changed your mind
     
    Offcomedun likes this.

Share This Page

  1. This site uses cookies to help personalise content, tailor your experience and to keep you logged in if you register.
    By continuing to use this site, you are consenting to our use of cookies.
    Dismiss Notice