04-08-2023, 10:29 AM
(04-08-2023, 10:04 AM)i.h Wrote: I suspect that anyone who applies for a *new* B&W licence and isn't associated to an old one in some way (eg moving address) probably attracts particular scrutiny.I'd have thought there would be a strong case for essentially phasing out these licences over the next few years, by large rises to bring it closer to the £159 standard colour licence fee. Whilst at the end of March 2022 there were only 4200 B&W licences in force I wouldn't be surprised if a significant number of those now have colour TVs, but perhaps "don't realise" the £53.50 they're paying is only for a black & white TV. The difference in revenue is approximately £443K, which is almost enough to cover Alan Shearer's BBC salary (according to this year's list).
Though I'd wonder if anyone actually has a working B&W set these days, outside of the enthusiast community who probably do have Freeview/Freesat in glorious 405 lines via a standards converter
Formerly 'Charlie Wells' of TV Forum.