For the record I think it should be funded via voluntary subscription. But yes if it were to be a so-called 'public good' then it should come from general taxation. But its not, its the worst of both… (View Post)

. They can't. They don't have the rights for it. If they have shows broadcast on the BBC that aren't licenced to the BBC in other nations then what can they do? Even many BBC shows they don't own the… (View Post)

The problem is that dramas and documentaries are popular, but the BBC is no good at them. Hence why I can watch a quality drama or documentary on Netflix or Disney while the BBC broadcasts it's lates… (View Post)

Because its a s**t idea? The BBCs love of "celebrities" is part of why I don't touch it with a bargepole. Crap TV. The BBC would be much better if they paid a fraction to people looking to … (View Post)

But its not a tax. If it was a tax that all had to pay, then it would be a public good, I agree on that, but it isn't so its not. If you don't have a licence fee you are legally excluded from watchin… (View Post)