Tv license

[otherclive]

It seems some official channels will disagree about BBC news items and documentaries being balanced as we have seen recently. The former overseas news was very unbalanced and blatant lies were being told to be world.

I watched the programme on Gaza after which BBC had to make an apology because the lead teenage narrator was related to a Hamas official. But putting that issue to one side the actual content correlated very closely with what other news outlets were reporting about the dire humanitarian crisis in Gaza.

 

[Buckman]

I watched the programme on Gaza after which BBC had to make an apology because the lead teenage narrator was related to a Hamas official. But putting that issue to one side the actual content correlated very closely with what other news outlets were reporting about the dire humanitarian crisis in Gaza.

All the news channels give the impression all buildings in Gaza have been razed to the ground, but this is not correct which is why I take most news with a pinch of salt. Sadly they are there to sensationalise and sell by whatever means. One needs to read between the lines and do this with several news outlets to get a vague idea of what is actually happening.

 

[otherclive]

All the news channels give the impression all buildings in Gaza have been razed to the ground, but this is not correct which is why I take most news with a pinch of salt. Sadly they are there to sensationalise and sell by whatever means. One needs to read between the lines and do this with several news outlets to get a vague idea of what is actually happening.

I did say it correlated with what other news outlets were reporting. I guess the satellite photos shouldn’t be trusted either. Where then does one arrive at an informed understanding?

 

[RogerL]

All the news channels give the impression all buildings in Gaza have been razed to the ground, but this is not correct which is why I take most news with a pinch of salt. Sadly they are there to sensationalise and sell by whatever means. One needs to read between the lines and do this with several news outlets to get a vague idea of what is actually happening.

Whose fault is it if independent journalists and news crews aren't allowed into Gaza? There are regular updates to satellite images so any news programme can readily access up-to-date aerial photos.

 

[Jcloughie]

It seems some official channels will disagree about BBC news items and documentaries being balanced as we have seen recently. The former overseas news was very unbalanced and blatant lies were being told to be world.

Spin. With the documentary I think you are referring to. Yes, the provenance was not fully disclosed. But that does not necessarily make it dishonest.

But those who feel it suits to get the knife in, might provide a bias view.

John

 

[Buckman]

My main disagreement is paying a tax hidden as TV licence fee! Why can't the BBC survive on the income they get from ads etc?

 

[Dustydog]

My main disagreement is paying a tax hidden as TV licence fee! Why can't the BBC survive on the income they get from ads etc?

Must admit I've never seen adverts on BBC. 😉

 

[Jcloughie]

My main disagreement is paying a tax hidden as TV licence fee! Why can't the BBC survive on the income they get from ads etc?

Because it comes out of government ‘control’. Which is always a big balancing problem of being financed while remaining independent. A discussion which has been going on since it started.

In brief.

“The government does not have direct control over the BBC, as the organization is operationally and editorially independent, but it does have influence through its role in renewing the BBC's Royal Charter and appointing the BBC's chair. Regulatory oversight is handled by the independent body, Ofcom, which is responsible for broadcast content and complaints, while the government's influence is limited to the overarching Charter and the selection of the board chair.”

It is unique in the world which is its strength. Simply would not work if funding was voluntary.

John

 

[Buckman]

Is it a joke when people say they have never seen ads on BBC1 TV? They were constant during the day and night, but as I have not watched BBC1 for a very long time, maybe it has changed and is now ad free like streaming services?

 

[otherclive]

Is it a joke when people say they have never seen ads on BBC1 TV? They were constant during the day and night, but as I have not watched BBC1 for a very long time, maybe it has changed and is now ad free like streaming services?

Honestly I’ve never seen an ad on bbc tv. There are trailers etc for upcoming programmes, or reminders for things on Iplayer but no ads. Other stations also run trailers for content. My two streaming services Netflix and Prime video both have adverts but nowhere near as intrusive as ITV, C5 etc.

 

[Dustydog]

Is it a joke when people say they have never seen ads on BBC1 TV? They were constant during the day and night, but as I have not watched BBC1 for a very long time, maybe it has changed and is now ad free like streaming services?

Perhaps I don't watch enough BBC😜. Does anyone know who advertises on BBC? I've never seen or heard any?

 

[Dustydog]

Honestly I’ve never seen an ad on bbc tv. There are trailers etc for upcoming programmes, or reminders for things on Iplayer but no ads. Other stations also run trailers for content. My two streaming services Netflix and Prime video both have adverts but nowhere near as intrusive as ITV, C5 etc.

You could argue we are paying extra for Amazon Prime and Netflix. Not much different to paying for BBC🙃

 

[Tobes]

There are no adds on BBC when consumed in the UK. There are trailers for other BBC content. BBC programs run end to end without stopping. If you consume BBC content via some other medium - e.g. you listen to a BBC podcast via Spotify, you will hear trailers for other BBC content - unless you are outside the UK at the time of listening. If you are outside the UK, the content will be interspersed with and interrupted with adverts, just like on a commercial channel.

I have not tested this, but I imagine if you try and watch BBC TV content via a VPN who's termination point is outside the UK, you will either be denied the content, or will have adverts presented.

 

[otherclive]

You could argue we are paying extra for Amazon Prime and Netflix. Not much different to paying for BBC🙃

I would have Prime irrespective of the access to Prime Video as the benefits for online delivery and customer service are what caused me to sign up a long while ago. Yes Netflix for Mrs OC at £72 pa but it is proportionally inferior to BBC ‘s total offering. I could easily live without Netflix.

 

[RogerL]

Is it a joke when people say they have never seen ads on BBC1 TV? They were constant during the day and night, but as I have not watched BBC1 for a very long time, maybe it has changed and is now ad free like streaming services?

Some of your posts are fake news.

What ads are you referring to? They do show trailers adverising their own programmes, like all channels do but they don't show ads for third-party products - and never have.

 

[JTQ]

Is it a joke when people say they have never seen ads on BBC1 TV? They were constant during the day and night, but as I have not watched BBC1 for a very long time, maybe it has changed and is now ad free like streaming services?

We are still waiting to see the evidence, albeit from long back, for the assertion that BBC 1, or any of the main BBC programmes for that matter, ran or still run any commercial adverts.

I don't see it as a "joke", there could be some that believe it.

 

[Beachball]

Perhaps I don't watch enough BBC😜. Does anyone know who advertises on BBC? I've never seen or heard any?

+1 not seen any adverts on BBC

 

[Dustydog]

I read somewhere that pensioners will get a free tv license , not just the over 70,s. Any truth in this?

I would have Prime irrespective of the access to Prime Video as the benefits for online delivery and customer service are what caused me to sign up a long while ago. Yes Netflix for Mrs OC at £72 pa but it is proportionally inferior to BBC ‘s total offering. I could easily live without Netflix.

Prime video yes. It comes free with Prime. 👍Well worth it for us . Plus their music.
Don't do Netflix, pay for Sky instead.
BBC? Very rarely watch anything other than Match of the Day!

 

[otherclive]

Prime video yes. It comes free with Prime. 👍Well worth it for us . Plus their music.
Don't do Netflix, pay for Sky instead.
BBC? Very rarely watch anything other than Match of the Day!

We plan to transfer to Sky next year when our virgin media contract finishes. Sky essentials gives us what we need and includes Netflix so the total package including broadband and phone will be cheaper than virgin and my wife can save £72pa. Daughter can claim her introduction bonus too. Assuming of course that offerings don’t change to markedly between now and then.

 

[Buckman]

Don't watch BBC TV but when we did many years ago I am sure adverts were on between programs however still unsure why we have to pay for a TV licence fee for overpaid presenters?

 

[otherclive]

Don't watch BBC TV but when we did many years ago I am sure adverts were on between programs however still unsure why we have to pay for a TV licence fee for overpaid presenters?

Were you hi jacking transmissions from Botswana Broadcasting Company in your previous life? 😂

 

[Buckman]

Were you hi jacking transmissions from Botswana Broadcasting Company in your previous life? 😂

No but that is where the reporting by the BBC overseas radio service originated.

 

[Sam Vimes]

I'm not absolutely sure but if you watch BBC iPlayer outside the UK, doesn't it have ads?

 

[Dustydog]

We plan to transfer to Sky next year when our virgin media contract finishes. Sky essentials gives us what we need and includes Netflix so the total package including broadband and phone will be cheaper than virgin and my wife can save £72pa. Daughter can claim her introduction bonus too. Assuming of course that offerings don’t change to markedly between now and then.

Last renewal I got the whole Sky package including sports but not TNT for £69. They wanted us to have a Q box. No use to us as it needs a wifi connection. Netflix was an extra. You have done well to get it.