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Originally Posted by OLD BOY
None of the above. All we are saying is that we should have the choice on whether or not to pay for it. Not a very revolutionary idea really, Mr K.
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It is quite revolutionary and I approve comrade OB. I wish I could also decide whether to pay my utility bills too.
The BBC is a public service broadcaster , its unlike other broadcasters. It provides vital services, eg local news/weather/traffic and programmes commercial broadcasters would never do or take risks with. If , God forbid, WW3 starts it would provide a vital function.
I would be in favour of it being funded out of general taxation, other countries have gone down this route. Then at least the ability to pay is a factor. Any subscription service would go after ratings and be like any other downmarket commercial channels, and we've hundreds of those. Programmes like Countryfile, Attenborough docs, risk taking dramas/films wouldn’t get made.