06-11-2020, 04:55 PM
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Re: The TV license.
Originally Posted by carol
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I had a letter come this morning reminding me that we hadn't paid our TV license.We don't get pension credits or any other benefit that makes us exempt from paying it. I know this but still I haven't paid it!
I'm wondering what they will do to me if I carry on refusing?
Have you paid yours?
In PRISON !! LOL!!
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06-11-2020, 05:23 PM
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Re: The TV license.
Originally Posted by Donkeyman
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You get to watch free TV Carol !!!In PRISON !! LOL!!
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People are a lot better at digging their heels in about not paying the TV licence than I am ..but then I'm not sure I want to stop watching BBC programmes anyway, so the licence gets paid. Just another of life's expenses.
06-11-2020, 05:36 PM
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Re: The TV license.
Originally Posted by Donkeyman
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You get to watch free TV Carol !!!In PRISON !! LOL!!
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The license is in Tony's name.
I don't think they'd put an old man with Alzheimer's in jail for not paying his TV license.
Why can't we have basic TV's who rely on advertising to pay? We could be charged extra for the BBC if we want it - just like we do for Sky & Netfix. That would be much fairer.
I have had two reminders now. I still can't bring myself to pay it. Perhaps I'll wait & see what happens next!!
Seriously though. What do you think will happen if I don't pay it?
06-11-2020, 05:42 PM
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Re: The TV license.
Originally Posted by Judd
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No. I've told them politely to sod off. I signed a declaration at the end of May (renewal due date) to say that I no longer watch or record live TV nor watch the iPlayer service where you can watch recycled BBC crap. I seldom watch TV so it came as no hardship but I did recently buy an Amazon Firestick to watch Amazon's streaming service and catch-up TV none of which you require a licence for. It hasn't stopped the BBC STASI from sending me six reminders (straight into the green bin) and a visit from one of their paid intimidators whom I told that I didn't need a licence.
06-11-2020, 05:50 PM
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Re: The TV license.
Originally Posted by carol
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It would make good publicity wouldn't it? The license is in Tony's name.
I don't think they'd put an old man with Alzheimer's in jail for not paying his TV license.
Why can't we have basic TV's who rely on advertising to pay? We could be charged extra for the BBC if we want it - just like we do for Sky & Netfix. That would be much fairer.
I have had two reminders now. I still can't bring myself to pay it. Perhaps I'll wait & see what happens next!!
Seriously though. What do you think will happen if I don't pay it?
(probably abou £10,000) and if you dont have any money they will
claim goods to the value of your debt??
Not good advertising l agree !!
I plan to smash the TV and give to them when they call round !!
Donkeyman! 😢😢
06-11-2020, 05:54 PM
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Re: The TV license.
Originally Posted by mart
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Yes, and forced to watch BBC News 24. People are a lot better at digging their heels in about not paying the TV licence than I am ..but then I'm not sure I want to stop watching BBC programmes anyway, so the licence gets paid. Just another of life's expenses.
Donkeyman! 😇😇
06-11-2020, 06:00 PM
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Re: The TV license.
I am the same as Shropshiregirl. I don’t want to be on the wrong side of the law. I wouldn’t be able to face my family if I had to admit to being done for not paying my licence. It is taken out each quarter by DD and I don’t miss it. As Swim says, it is what it is.06-11-2020, 06:13 PM
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Re: The TV license.
Originally Posted by Donkeyman
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Well if tey dont nick you Carol, then they will attempt to fine you?(probably abou £10,000) and if you dont have any money they will
claim goods to the value of your debt??
Not good advertising l agree !!
I plan to smash the TV and give to them when they call round !!
Donkeyman! 😢😢
06-11-2020, 06:17 PM
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Re: The TV license.
I don't think it's something to be ashamed of. It's a matter of principle to me.If it led to any publicity I don't think I'd be the one coming out shame faced!!
However I am concerned about a fine. I would naturally refuse to pay the fine & therefore be threatened with prison (I thought)
However it seems they have the power to take your fine directly from your benefits. In my case I guess they would take it out of my pension...
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