BBC iPlayer Radio & TV License

CuddlyGorilla

Does anyone have a definitive answer to this: When the law changes and we will have to subscribe to a TV License in order to watch iPlayer online, even if only catch-up, will we need this for the BBC's iPlayer Radio? I have rubbish FM reception so use the computer to steam BBC Radio instead. I have no TV so only ever use catch-up, which will stop (for BBC programs) when the law changes.
Regardless of my personal opinions or choices, I would imagine this could apply to blind people as well.


In short:
Will we need a TV License to listen to the BBC iPlayer?


Thanks

VisionMan

CuddlyGorilla wrote: »

Does anyone have a definitive answer to this: When the law changes and we will have to subscribe to a TV License in order to watch iPlayer online, even if only catch-up, will we need this for the BBC's iPlayer Radio?

In short, yes.

james_smitha

I sincerely hope that a tv license won't be needed for radio catch up.
Radio license was abolished in the 70's for good reason

Many set top boxes record radio too

VisionMan

james_smitha wrote: »

I sincerely hope that a tv license won't be needed for radio catch up.
Radio license was abolished in the 70's for good reason

Many set top boxes record radio too

Recoding radio via a radio will be fine. The use of the BBC iPlayer in any form whatsoever won't. Period. And they've been very clear about that. Don't want to pay a TV Licence? Fine. Then just don't consume any BBC content via live TV or the iPlayer. It really couldn't be any clearer.

james_smitha

visionman As much as every thing is speculation at the moment, if its called a TV license why should it be required for radio use.

It would be free, and how much effort I don't know, to use a file sharing site.

My bike uses the road and has wheels, are you saying the ever greedy government should charge me a road tax too?

Or should I be charged a parking fee for locking my bike to a lamp post too?

VisionMan

Going forward, the use of the BBC iPlayer will require a licence fee. Period.

james_smitha

visionman you lack the wit to reply to my earlier properly then, Y/N

VisionMan

james_smitha wrote: »

Many set top boxes record radio too

Yes they do. Via Freeview, satellite, Cable TV and Fibre. TV license required.

VisionMan

james_smitha wrote: »

visionman you lack the wit to reply to my earlier properly then, Y/N

Don't complain to me, james, I didn't write the new rules.

james_smitha

visionman I'm just interested to hear your view of my comments above, surely not an unreasonable request

VisionMan

Its not only unreasonable, its nonsensical as well.