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plebian_angel On April 25, 2012
Intergalactic hussy





a great future,
#31New Post! Apr 06, 2011 @ 17:33:41
@Pete Said

Because there are people that investigate those who don't pay (you get fined £1000 I believe). But I have know people who don't pay, and all they say is you don't answer the door to anyone you don't know, and that is how they get away with it.




Like in the early days of stealing cable. Cable man asks if you want cable and you say you don't have it and don't want it
And meanwhile you have remembered to shut your TV off before answering the door.
ninozara On April 30, 2020




Cheshire, United Kingdom
#32New Post! Apr 06, 2011 @ 17:41:32
@plebian_angel Said

Then why do people get into a panic about paying it if you don't have to pay it? all over FB and TFS from time to time I see people saying they have to pay it and it's due and etc etc. I'm just going by what I have seen on TFS previously about this.
and I thought you have to pay now if you have the internet? I think JMO has mentioned that.


If you watch TV live over the internet, you have to pay. If you watch catchup, or DVD's you don't have to. (The BBC and Sky both have Live TV over the internet, not sure about other channels). If you have a TV but don't use it to watch TV, you don't have to pay.

If you don't pay, but you should, it can be a pretty hefty fine - £1000.

It's not something that everybody has to pay - like car tax, which you only pay if you have a car.
ninozara On April 30, 2020




Cheshire, United Kingdom
#33New Post! Apr 06, 2011 @ 17:45:51
@Pete Said

Because there are people that investigate those who don't pay (you get fined £1000 I believe). But I have know people who don't pay, and all they say is you don't answer the door to anyone you don't know, and that is how they get away with it.



The thing is, they don't have much power.

There are quite a few people in my halls at Uni that don't pay (and have a TV), but the TV License people aren't allowed in/onsite to check. All they's have to do is take the aerial out and say they only used it for gaming.
maximillion On December 13, 2016




, Minnesota
#34New Post! Apr 06, 2011 @ 17:48:56
ugghhh... i was glad to see the back of that show
plebian_angel On April 25, 2012
Intergalactic hussy





a great future,
#35New Post! Apr 06, 2011 @ 17:49:40
@maximillion Said

ugghhh... i was glad to see the back of that show



But I wanted to see the UK version when I'm over there
Pete On March 28, 2012
Master of Unlocking





Central Scotland, United Kingd
#36New Post! Apr 06, 2011 @ 17:52:03
While it is nice to see 5 is going to be showing more than just porn and CSI, it would be better if they actually had something decent on.
maximillion On December 13, 2016




, Minnesota
#37New Post! Apr 06, 2011 @ 17:52:23
@plebian_angel Said

But I wanted to see the UK version when I'm over there



lol thats not you what did you do with my plebby
jmo On April 29, 2021
Beruset af Julebryg





Yorkshire, United Kingdom
#38New Post! Apr 06, 2011 @ 18:24:55
Yeah I've never bought a tv license for halls and uni accommodation despite always having a tv.
Rehabilitation_Please On May 20, 2016
Has Tiger Blood





Peterborough, United Kingdom
#39New Post! Apr 06, 2011 @ 19:40:07
@Pete Said

While it is nice to see 5 is going to be showing more than just porn and CSI, it would be better if they actually had something decent on.


Are you saying Home and Away and Neighbours are not decent? Shame on you.
Leon On December 21, 2023




San Diego, California
#40New Post! Apr 07, 2011 @ 03:53:29
@Pete Said


And there is nothing to stop you from watching TV if you don't pay the license.

Yeah, I was just wondering how they police that. I thought maybe it was part of the huge tax bill you guys get (compared to here).
Komentenmelodie On May 25, 2018




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#41New Post! Feb 04, 2018 @ 19:30:49
There are numerous shows here that are pretty similar, don't watch any of them they are all fake b/s. I would rather watch some paint dry!!! Many love the walking dead as well but once you have seen a few episodes they are all the same but people love em!!! Weird!!!
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