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"As great British content becomes harder to fund,” he said, “the licence fee will become even more important. As American media giants colonise the world, supporting a thriving British culture will be essential."
Since when did TV become an essential? When did a singular channel become essential? When did a single corporate entity become essential? So why would a universal tax for the privilege of paying for what some of us have no interest in what-so-ever be a good thing? Maybe the BBC should re-invent itself into something people are willing to pay for. Then it doesnt have to be forced on us all.