Re: [Hampshire] iplayer and BBC licence fees (again)

Stephen Rowles wrote:
>> Hello folks
>>
>> I know this was discussed last year, but a non-TV-owning client has just
>> asked me whether he needs a BBC licence to use iPlayer, and I was
>> surprised to find this page at
>> http://www.bbc.co.uk/info/channels/television/iplayer.shtml which
>> implies that he does. It says "The TV programmes are free for UK
>> licence fee payers, at high quality and with no advertising."
>>
>> On the other hand, the iplayer terms and conditions at
>> http://iplayerhelp.external.bbc.co.uk/help/about_iplayer/termscon make
>> no mention of the BBC licence fee.
>>
>> It's all rather confusing really. Maybe the government should admit the
>> the licence fee is really a tax that they expect everyone to pay, and
>> give up the charade about the BBC being independent.
>
> This link from the iPlayer site seems to sum it up quite nicely:
>
> http://iplayerhelp.external.bbc.co.uk/help/about_iplayer/tvlicence
>
> Catch-up: No license needed
> Live online (simulcasting): License required.
>
>
Thanks for that -- and to all those who replied. I'm glad it provoked
some lively discussion.

cheers

Chris

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Chris Dennis                                  cgdennis@???
Fordingbridge, Hampshire, UK