BBC Licence Fee to Be Replaced By Internet Surcharge

[Dextrous63]

To hell with you.  Avast that idea, god damn it.

Can you tell I'm still reading Hornblower books?

[JBR]

I'd like to think that if Reform UK gets into government, assuming that by 2029 we still have the right to vote, the BBC will be obliged to work (and persue its politics) on a level playing field without the benefit of compulsory finance by every British citizen, whether they watch it or not.

[Alex]

"The BBC News channel is now available to stream live on YouTube in both the UK and USA, marking a significant step in expanding access to trusted, impartial journalism in more places people use every day.

The trial, which started on Thursday 15 October, offers viewers comprehensive coverage of international and domestic news, major political developments, business, technology, culture and breaking events, supported by BBC News' global network of journalists and correspondents"

I wonder if there's a connection with our "possible" need to pay extra for Netflix, Prime and You Tube,  I mean why would the BBC set up a You Tube channel ?

[JBR]

"The BBC News channel is now available to stream live on YouTube in both the UK and USA, marking a significant step in expanding access to trusted, impartial journalism in more places people use every day.

The trial, which started on Thursday 15 October, offers viewers comprehensive coverage of international and domestic news, major political developments, business, technology, culture and breaking events, supported by BBC News' global network of journalists and correspondents"

I wonder if there's a connection with our "possible" need to pay extra for Netflix, Prime and You Tube,  I mean why would the BBC set up a You Tube channel ?

Interesting.  Is it possible to view this channel without any payment?

Actually, although Marge pays the BBC Tax (TV licence), I don't usually watch the BBC, unless she finds a particularly good film.  I certainly don't watch BBC News as I believe it is heavily biased.  A much better alternative is GB News, and I make a (small) regular payment to them.

[Dextrous63]

Thought I'd watch Have I Got News For You on IPlayer last night as I wasn't tired enough to go to sleep, but it wasn't available here in Berlin.  But, it was available on YouTube.  

Since I pay for the ad free version of YouTube, it was, er, ad free.   No idea whatsoever if this is the case on the free version.

[klondike]

Depends. Paying gets rid of YouTube adverts but not any promotions in things you watch
Most channels don't have those and you skip them anyway.

It's possibly the BBC hope to draw in some licence payers with their magnificent content 

There has to be some motive for it and pointing out how easy they can be seen on there may be part of the game plan.

I can't watch any broadcast TV as there is no working TV aerial or satellite dish here