NO serious person, whatever their politics, could ever doubt that the BBC is unfailingly impartial. Jane Hill unbiasedly explains why £154.50pa is a bargain:
We cater to everyone
Even when we probably shouldn’t. Have we made it easier for extremist views to become mainstream? Well, frothing xenophobes pay their licence fee just like you. Do you want to be their sounding board when Question Time’s gone?
CBeebies
Pacifies toddlers from when they wake shrieking at the crack of dawn through to their final angry stupor. The country’s babysitter only you don’t have to drive it home or buy it snacks. You’re welcome.
Sky’s been going 30 years and hasn’t had one good show
There are shows on Sky that Britain watches, but only the American ones we used to buy until Sky came along. What else has it had? Dream Team? Brainiac: Science Abuse? Making telly is hard.
Netflix is doomed
You’ve probably heard about Netflix is in £12 billion of debt. If not, did you know that Netflix are in £12 billion of debt? It’s only a few quid a month less than us, and it doesn’t do news, or radio, or a website. If they’re struggling with this business model, we’ll die.
What would you buy instead?
Everything costs a fortune these days. You’ve probably had nights out that set you back more £154.50. In fact you’d be better off financially by staying in with a bottle of wine and a Top Gear binge-watch. Put Mrs. Brown’s Boys on. We don’t judge.
It’s us or Rupert Murdoch
Okay, we’re not perfect, but come on. Emperor Palpatine will strengthen his stranglehold on the media if we go under, so do yourself a favour and pay the licence? If we bring back Blake’s 7 as a high-budget drama, will that seal it?
