| I pay £40 per month for the full Sky package as we just can't get out to the cinema these days with the two young kids, and being able to watch a fairly recent movie when I want is a godsend!
I really can't stand the daily routine of repeats on the BBC, but it does produce some quality programs at times. The Euro 2004 coverage was good, but the same matches shown on ITV? What is that all about? And how about the constant rip-off of ITV shows (like Pop Stars = Lame Academy) ? Plus they have adverts on the BBC anyway - how many times have you watched a program only to see a plug for a BBC magazine, book or video/dvd that is "now available"?
The BBC are also losing the race to other channels when it comes to getting imported programs - "24" on Sky One is a prime example. The Simpsons went the same way, although it doesn't stop the BBC showing the same few episodes it still has rights to over and over again!
The licence fee gets diverted into too many other mediums which anyone can receive whether they pay the licence fee or not - radio, website, advertising, concerts, funding for films, etc - all this comes from the licence fee.
I think the way to go is to regulate the spending at the BBC much more and cut-back on the waste, especially the ludicrous salaries that some of the so called "stars" of the channels get paid. Freezing the cost of the licence for the next five years or so would mean a reduction in real terms and this may make the BBC refocus on where they need to cut back.
Just some thoughts...  |