BBC

[Tongo]

Wasn't the Grand National part of the Crown Jewels. I thought as long as it was shown on terrestrial TV it didn't matter. I may be wrong but technically nothing to stop C5 (god forbid) bidding the next time the TV rights at SW19 are up for negotiation

True. Sorry, i automatically, and incorrectly, thought you meant Sky when you asked how safe is Wimbledon! ITV4 already televise the French Open so i would reckon they'd be up for it.

 

[HomerJSimpson]

They cater for everyone - not just sports fans

World Cup
Prem highlights
Euro Champs
Olympics
Cycling Champs
Skiing
Winter Olympics
Rowing
World Athletics
Horse Racing
F1
Commonwealth Games
Snooker
Wimbledon,French Open, Queens
Ladies Open
Masters ( Sat and Sun )
6 Nations
Hockey

For a channel that isnt dedicated to sport they still seem to be able to cover a lot

But how much of that will attract a worthwhile audience. Sorry but hockey, skiing etc are even more niche than golf. I agree that there is an awful lot of good in there but I really can't see how losing the golf makes a huge difference to that list.

 

[richy]

Makes me glad I don't pay the licence fee

 

[Deleted member 15344]

Makes me glad I don't pay the licence fee

Not have a telly then ?

 

[richy]

Not have a telly then ?

I'm watching it now

 

[Deleted member 15344]

I'm watching it now

? So how come you dont pay for a telly license ?

 

[Piece]

? So how come you dont pay for a telly license ?

Doesnt watch live TV?

 

[Deleted member 15344]

Doesnt watch live TV?

Even if its recorded you still need a telly license

 

[Piece]

Even if its recorded you still need a telly license

On demand or catchup TV doesnt need a license.

 

[blackpuddinmonster]

He's over 75 ?

He paid cash for his telly and lives in a high rise with "buzzed" access..

 

[Deleted member 15344]

On demand or catchup TV doesnt need a license.

Im pretty sure it does. On Ctah up

 

[richy]

Or just doesn't pay for one

 

[ger147]

Im pretty sure it does.

It doesn't.

 

[Piece]

Im pretty sure it does.

Not according to TV license webby...

 

[Deleted member 15344]

Or just doesn't pay for one

Ah right - so you watch live telly but decided not to pay for the license .

 

[Deleted member 15344]

Not according to TV license webby...

Sorry was getting confused with the sky planner recording stuff

 

[richy]

Ah right - so you watch live telly but decided not to pay for the license .

I think this is getting off the OP

 

[Deleted member 15344]

I think this is getting off the OP

Or possibly very valid to the topic as the Op was talking about the no longer paying the license fee - so your situation is very valid

Im guessing your not the only one who doesnt pay so maybe if everyone who did pay the BBC could have a bit more money - know they have just got loads of the military guys to pay a license fee.

 

[richy]

Or possibly very valid to the topic as the Op was talking about the no longer paying the license fee - so your situation is very valid

Im guessing your not the only one who doesnt pay so maybe if everyone who did pay the BBC could have a bit more money - know they have just got loads of the military guys to pay a license fee.

Or maybe there shouldn't be an enforced tax to be able to watch a few crappy channels

 

[Deleted member 15344]

Or maybe there shouldn't be an enforced tax to be able to watch a few crappy channels

Do you want to be given it for free then ? How would they then pay for things ?

If you dont want to pay then dont watch - but if you want to watch then pay - quite simple really.