BBC to scrap licence for one weekend only
This BBC's decision is for 'communities in venues where TV is not usually watched to screen'.
The BBC have announced that they will allow people without a TV license to watch their coverage for one weekend only.
Nearly three quarters (74 percent) of 25-44 year olds do not feel the TV Licence fee represents good value for money, a 2022 LADbible Group TV Report revealed.
Not to mention that 70 percent of the Gen Z audience surveyed do not know, or cannot identify the correct price of a current regular UK TV licence.
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Having a TV license is a legal requirement if you want to:
- Watch or record TV on any channel via any TV service (e.g. Sky, Virgin, Freeview, Freesat)
- Watch live on streaming services (e.g. ITVX, All 4, YouTube, Amazon Prime Video, Now, Sky Go)
- Use BBC iPlayer*
However, it seems that the BBC are easing their TV restrictions for just one weekend only.
Viewers will receive a 'dispensation' to mark the Coronation of His Majesty The King and Her Majesty The Queen Consort and the Live Ceremonial Coverage.
The first event will take place on Saturday 6th May and the Coronation Concert will be on Sunday 7th May, 2023.
The ruling has been designed to 'allow events to be organised for communities in venues where TV is not usually watched to screen live programmes throughout the weekend without needing to purchase a licence'.
Community venues such as churches, town halls, community centres, libraries and streets all across the country are included in the dispensation.
Also commercial premises acting as community venues such as concert halls, performing arts venues, cinemas and shops are also included.
And any outdoor venues 'which have the facilities to screen' are also part of the scheme.
"The decision on whether a particular event is of national importance is taken on a case-by-case basis, taking into account all relevant factors," the TV Licensing website reads.
"These include whether the event is of a constitutional nature, whether the event has a high level of public interest, whether the event is a bank holiday, and whether people are likely to want to watch the televised event in a community setting such as a street party, place of worship or community centre where TVs may not normally be used."
While TV remains an important part of our lives, it seems that younger age groups are spending more time on social media.
The 18-24 year olds surveyed by LADbible spend an average of 2.9 hours per day watching some form of TV content with social media taking up 3.5 hours of their day.
To read our full report, click on the following link - LADBIBLE GROUP TV REPORT
Topics: BBC, TV and Film
Anish Vij