Widnes Two Hats Posted February 5, 2020 Share Posted February 5, 2020 1 hour ago, Big E said: warm or cold piss? Cold obviously it's winter and if you live in a bunalow, throw the piss though your letterbox. Get some lollysticks and shit on them, then push them throught your letterbox as well, just in case they try and post something Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members DirtySanchez Posted February 5, 2020 Members Share Posted February 5, 2020 31 minutes ago, Spider said: Radio 6music is great. everything else would manage just fine with advertising. Apple or someone like that should make a stupid bid and scrap the license fee Radio 6 is fine until on a Saturday morning I have to explain to my southern bred other half the difference between a Bolton and Wigan accent She just thinks they are the same The fact she is still alive and not floating down the Thames is beyond me Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators Zico Posted February 5, 2020 Moderators Share Posted February 5, 2020 Every time I've stuck radio six music on it's been someone just talking for 5 mins, about music, so switched off Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moon boy Posted February 5, 2020 Share Posted February 5, 2020 5 hours ago, kent_white said: I think it puts out more decent content than any other provider. And the fact that everybody seems to complain that it's biased against their own particular political leanings makes me think that they're doing a pretty good job of remaining nuetral. Your alternative is C4 news or ITV news which both swing in a very distinct direction. Be a huge shame if we were to pot it. Since the Referendum how did coverage on the BBC differ to C4 or ITV? I can see why the owners of a tv station could influence editorial content but I used to believe that the BBC would always give a balanced view Over the last decade the impartiality of the BBC has disappeared If the demographic age is 55 I think we can assume that a majority of license payers were Brexiteers and as one of those, paying £150 to have the piss taken has not gone down well Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Underpants Posted February 5, 2020 Share Posted February 5, 2020 If it was free then no one would be complaining. Compulsory tax, which this is, then it's get rid because no one likes paying it. I can understand the argument given that we live in an age of voluntary TV subscription. Do I get what I pay for from the BBCs output? Probably not. But, its always there and the bits I like, I like. But the same argument goes for my Sky Sports and BTS subscription too. And that's a hell of a lot dearer than the TV licence. Be careful what you wish for. We'll be back to wobberly Dr Who sets before you know it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
miamiwhite Posted February 5, 2020 Share Posted February 5, 2020 1 hour ago, DirtySanchez said: Radio 6 is fine until on a Saturday morning I have to explain to my southern bred other half the difference between a Bolton and Wigan accent She just thinks they are the same The fact she is still alive and not floating down the Thames is beyond me That's quality mate. I'm warming to you now 👍 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gonzo Posted February 5, 2020 Share Posted February 5, 2020 Line of duty, Luther, peaky blinders, planet earth etc Plus MOTD and 5live. I have Greg James on most mornings in van. Their weather is the most accurate out there. Worth every penny for me 👍🏻 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Site Supporter Tonge moor green jacket Posted February 5, 2020 Site Supporter Share Posted February 5, 2020 Just now, gonzo said: Line of duty, Luther, peaky blinders, planet earth etc Plus MOTD and 5live. I have Greg James on most mornings in van. Their weather is the most accurate out there. Worth every penny for me 👍🏻 A number of good series and dramas etc. Well into silent witness, even if at times it's a bit fanciful. I agree it is worth the money. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted February 5, 2020 Share Posted February 5, 2020 6 minutes ago, gonzo said: Line of duty, Luther, peaky blinders, planet earth etc Plus MOTD and 5live. I have Greg James on most mornings in van. Their weather is the most accurate out there. Worth every penny for me 👍🏻 They are shit on Bolton’s weather Fylde coast bias Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members DazBob Posted February 5, 2020 Members Share Posted February 5, 2020 7 minutes ago, gonzo said: Line of duty, Luther, peaky blinders, planet earth etc Plus MOTD and 5live. I have Greg James on most mornings in van. Their weather is the most accurate out there. Worth every penny for me 👍🏻 Agreed. When it comes to dramas, BBC pisses over anything else, certainly in terrestrial. The difference between those on ITV and those on BBC is remarkable. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators Zico Posted February 5, 2020 Moderators Share Posted February 5, 2020 It's more expensive than Netflix and amazon per year But their output is fine and justifys it for me But the issue is people have a choice Just make it pay per view for the same price and they'd probably do just as well, and in your subscription you get access to their website As a sweetener everyone gets radio for free If there is a shortfall then just charge more for global rights to things like peaky blinders and killing eve Changing the name will probably help as well as you don't need a tv these days They need to move with the times Or you could just buy the radio times instead https://yarn.co/yarn-clip/361f89c2-8d6b-466b-9b6f-3bd60559ef8e Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
miamiwhite Posted February 5, 2020 Share Posted February 5, 2020 5 minutes ago, boltondiver said: They are shit on Bolton’s weather Fylde coast bias Theweatheroutlook.com for me Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ErnestTurnip Posted February 5, 2020 Share Posted February 5, 2020 The license fee works out at over £13 a month when it goes up which is more than a 5 user Netflix subscription. The only person in our house who regularly uses any BBC service or any service that would use broadcast masts is me and so at the mo I have made the decision to pay the license. We've not always paid it in the past and if I change what media I use we probably wouldn't pay it ever again. It was obvious 20 years ago that things would shift dramatically in how people comsumed media and terrestrial broadcasters have been very slow to react, and ultimately it will fuck em up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
miamiwhite Posted February 5, 2020 Share Posted February 5, 2020 52 minutes ago, Tonge moor green jacket said: A number of good series and dramas etc. Well into silent witness, even if at times it's a bit fanciful. I agree it is worth the money. Been enjoying the old Silent Witness on iplayer. Like you say mate, a bit fanciful at times but decent enough Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Site Supporter Steejay Posted February 5, 2020 Site Supporter Share Posted February 5, 2020 56 minutes ago, Tonge moor green jacket said: A number of good series and dramas etc. Well into silent witness, even if at times it's a bit fanciful. I agree it is worth the money. What about Clarissa, GJ? Would you??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators Casino Posted February 5, 2020 Moderators Share Posted February 5, 2020 1 hour ago, gonzo said: Line of duty, Luther, peaky blinders, planet earth etc Plus MOTD and 5live. I have Greg James on most mornings in van. Their weather is the most accurate out there. Worth every penny for me 👍🏻 Spot on Fantastic value Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted February 5, 2020 Share Posted February 5, 2020 1 hour ago, Casino said: Spot on Fantastic value But, should it be compulsory? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members bolty58 Posted February 6, 2020 Members Share Posted February 6, 2020 MOTD and BBC Drama first class. They just need their political bias sorting and should advertise to lose the archaic licence bollocks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kent_white Posted February 6, 2020 Share Posted February 6, 2020 13 hours ago, Moon boy said: Since the Referendum how did coverage on the BBC differ to C4 or ITV? I can see why the owners of a tv station could influence editorial content but I used to believe that the BBC would always give a balanced view Over the last decade the impartiality of the BBC has disappeared If the demographic age is 55 I think we can assume that a majority of license payers were Brexiteers and as one of those, paying £150 to have the piss taken has not gone down well Like I said. The fact that people on both sides of the political divide think it's biased is generally a good sign. ITV is basically a Fox News wannabe and C4 news leans more to the left than a man with one leg shorter than the other. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members bolty58 Posted February 6, 2020 Members Share Posted February 6, 2020 2 minutes ago, kent_white said: Like I said. The fact that people on both sides of the political divide think it's biased is generally a good sign. ITV is basically a Fox News wannabe and C4 news leans more to the left than a man with one leg shorter than the other. We all see things differently then. I am convinced thay all lean to the left and not by a few degrees only either! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Underpants Posted February 6, 2020 Share Posted February 6, 2020 I'm of the opinion that the major news broadcast outlets are as close to the middle as can be. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Site Supporter Spider Posted February 6, 2020 Site Supporter Share Posted February 6, 2020 It shouldn’t be compulsory. That part is Draconian. Tenner a month would be good value though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators Zico Posted February 6, 2020 Moderators Share Posted February 6, 2020 25 minutes ago, Spider said: It shouldn’t be compulsory. That part is Draconian. Tenner a month would be good value though. Aye, they need to move with the times Most kids don't even use a TV to watch what they watch They use a tablet to watch other kids opening presents on YouTube Fuck do they need a tv licence for? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Rudy Posted February 6, 2020 Members Share Posted February 6, 2020 I don’t think the budget that Sherlock, Line Of Duty, Bodyguard, Peaky Blinders, Top Gear and all Attenborough’s shows get would be manageable on any other terrestrial channel Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Traf Posted February 6, 2020 Share Posted February 6, 2020 2 hours ago, kent_white said: Like I said. The fact that people on both sides of the political divide think it's biased is generally a good sign. ITV is basically a Fox News wannabe and C4 news leans more to the left than a man with one leg shorter than the other. Some men with a leg shorter then the other lean to the right. Just saying in the interests of imbalance. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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