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In a word: yes.
I think the licence cost of £135 (~US$270) is already a complete rip-off. Even though the only BBC service I frequently use is their news website I still have to pay the licence fee since I own a TV.
To those complaining about the TV licence: Suppose the programmes weren't on iTunes. How would you get them if you want to watch them after broadcast? Well, 1) view on BBC's website (for a limited time) or 2) buy them on DVD.
Therefore nothing has changed, except now there's another option to view. Stop the whinging.
Therefore nothing has changed, except now there's another option to view. Stop the whinging.
We are only what 2 seasons or so behind here in the USA, so 8 days doesn't seem to bad now.
I guess the folks in the UK might need to do some explaining of the tv license thing so those of us outside the UK understand what you are all on about
.Kinda like BBC America telling you to turn on captions so you can understand what is being said
I don't get your BBC Licensing fees and the complaints about Apple charging you.
If you want free programming in the US, there are commercials.
If you want cable/dish stations, you have to pay for them AND have commercials.
Then, if you want them as commercial free downloads, you have to pay again.
If you want the DVD, then, of course, that's money too...
Care to explain to us Americans what the complaining is about?
If you want free programming in the US, there are commercials.
If you want cable/dish stations, you have to pay for them AND have commercials.
Then, if you want them as commercial free downloads, you have to pay again.
If you want the DVD, then, of course, that's money too...
Care to explain to us Americans what the complaining is about?
We are only what 2 seasons or so behind here in the USA, so 8 days doesn't seem to bad now.
I guess the folks in the UK might need to do some explaining of the tv license thing so those of us outside the UK understand what you are all on about
Kinda like BBC America telling you to turn on captions so you can understand what is being said
if you own a TV with a Aerial - you pay ( TV Tax)
Why do people not understand what the iPlayer is?
iPlayer is a catch up service for UK only. It allows u to watch (most) programs aired on the BBC for up to 7 days after. That's the same for mac or pc. Only difference for pc is they get to download a better quality version (which expires after the 7 days) where as the mac can only stream with flash (for now).
What a bonus! And its free - your license fee paid for it! Now if you wish to OWN shows to keep, you have that choice - sounds pretty reasonable to me. As has been pointed out u can already buy on DVD - this is just another delivery mechanism.
iPlayer is a catch up service for UK only. It allows u to watch (most) programs aired on the BBC for up to 7 days after. That's the same for mac or pc. Only difference for pc is they get to download a better quality version (which expires after the 7 days) where as the mac can only stream with flash (for now).
What a bonus! And its free - your license fee paid for it! Now if you wish to OWN shows to keep, you have that choice - sounds pretty reasonable to me. As has been pointed out u can already buy on DVD - this is just another delivery mechanism.
I guess the folks in the UK might need to do some explaining of the tv license thing so those of us outside the UK understand what you are all on about
http://www.bbc.co.uk/info/licencefee/
Do you get Sky or some other TV programmes, or just use it to watch DVDs?
I got rid of my TV, stopped paying my licence fee, and I watch DVDs through a projector. I think the £1.89 for these is a bit steep - but at least I would only be paying for them once.
Then again, I'll probably just add them to my Amazon DVD hire list - even cheaper.
That's not too bad, Series 6 of Spooks for £16.99. Compared to the DVD release at £39.99 (Although Play.com have it for £25.99). Video quality and size are pretty decent too.
We are only what 2 seasons or so behind here in the USA, so 8 days doesn't seem to bad now.
I guess the folks in the UK might need to do some explaining of the tv license thing so those of us outside the UK understand what you are all on about
Kinda like BBC America telling you to turn on captions so you can understand what is being said
Quite simple really, if you own a TV you pay a yearly licence to fund the BBC. It's controversial because Brits like to complain, but that's how it is.
Presumably you are instulted therefore by DVD sales by the BBC? Or CD sales? There's no difference - if you want to watch the programes on your computer for free - i.e. what your license fee allows you (and anyone else in the uk who DOESN'T pay the fee) to do - then go to the iPlayer.
As for the whole license fee debate in general - I can see how you'd get annoyed by it if you never watch bbc things - but the snobish part of me wants to say why AREN'T you using the bbc - great news, great programmes - are you per chance the type who watches big brother and sky all the time and think thats quality entertainment? But thats just my snobish half
What worries me is whether the BBC will start to require some proof of a licence fee for those watching on their web site. At present you only have to pay the fee if you have a TV and use it to view programmes live. I don't...
Just to somewhat add to the chorus....
I'm in the US and would love to be able to download Dr. Who. I have no idea if the *new series sucks or not but I would be willing to pay to find out.
*new -I get the 60's - 80's series at the local library and haven't seen any of the 2000's.
I'm in the US and would love to be able to download Dr. Who. I have no idea if the *new series sucks or not but I would be willing to pay to find out.
*new -I get the 60's - 80's series at the local library and haven't seen any of the 2000's.
OK, well neither Dr Who or Top Gear are on there yet.
Current line up is:
Torchwood
Little Britain
Spooks
The Mighty Boosh
Life on Mars
The Catherine Tate Show
Two Pints of Larger and a Packet of Crisps
The prices are pretty reasonable if you buy a series.
Life on mars are currently cheaper than play.com and amazon.
Spooks series 6 isn't out on DVD till October and its preorder price is over £20
So what is the problem, don't want to pay it don't buy it.
Please remember this is BBC Worldwide not the BBC. iPlayer is by the BBC. Where as BBC Worldwide is the commerical arm that sells all the stuff from magazines,soundtracks, DVDs and the rights to make international versions such as the office UK and US versions.
Life on mars are currently cheaper than play.com and amazon.
Spooks series 6 isn't out on DVD till October and its preorder price is over £20
So what is the problem, don't want to pay it don't buy it.
Please remember this is BBC Worldwide not the BBC. iPlayer is by the BBC. Where as BBC Worldwide is the commerical arm that sells all the stuff from magazines,soundtracks, DVDs and the rights to make international versions such as the office UK and US versions.
What's the point?
I can watch the for free with the BBC iPlayer? I think this is aimed at non UK users.
I can watch the for free with the BBC iPlayer? I think this is aimed at non UK users.
I think you've got the right idea here. I don't really watch anything on the TV anymore. Its mostly just DVDs and the occasional download on my computer so I'll probably do the same and dispose of the TV at some point in the near future.
...Little Britain, The Catherine Tate Show and Two Pints of Lager & a Packet of Crisps...
Ironically, in the UK these are viewed as some of the worst comedy shows to have been produced by the BBC in recent years.
Check out real gems like The Thick of It, Human Remains, Ideal, Mighty Boosh, I'm Alan Partridge and Nighty Night.
You're in for a treat.
Ironically, in the UK these are viewed as some of the worst comedy shows to have been produced by the BBC in recent years.
Check out real gems like The Thick of It, Human Remains, Ideal, Mighty Boosh, I'm Alan Partridge and Nighty Night.
You're in for a treat
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That would be good if they needed proof of purchase (as it were) - if they introduced a lesser charge just for internety things if you don't have a tv. Although having said that the tv license pays for bbc radio, and its fine for non-license fee payers to listen to that... hmm
I have to know...
I see that some have already said that "Two Pints of Lager & a Packet of Crisps" is crap... but how could anyone go wrong with a title like that? You'd never get a beer titled show in the US.
I'd rather get an honest non-BBC review, what's it about and why is it crap?
I see that some have already said that "Two Pints of Lager & a Packet of Crisps" is crap... but how could anyone go wrong with a title like that? You'd never get a beer titled show in the US.
I'd rather get an honest non-BBC review, what's it about and why is it crap?