What have you seen recently? 3

[Bouncy Castle]

But surely if you have an analogue only TV that cannot receive the Freeview channels as it is too old to be hooked up to a Freeview box, then you shouldn't have to pay?

 

[Tonyblack]

I'm still wondering about the TVs though. It used to be the case that if you had a TV that was broken, you still needed a licence for it, so a non-digital TV would still need a licence by those rules maybe?

That's not the case with a broken set. The set has always had to be able to receive a TV signal.

Is there analogue TV any longer?

 

[Bouncy Castle]

Think it's all been shut down now, Tony.

 

[Alanz]

I think it was that lots of people tried to get around not paying for a TV licence saying that they only use their TVs for watching Videos, The authorities soon saw through that..

 

[janet]

But surely if you have an analogue only TV that cannot receive the Freeview channels as it is too old to be hooked up to a Freeview box, then you shouldn't have to pay?

According to the bumph about digitalisation ALL TVs were supposed to be capable of receiving the new signals but this proved to be untrue about my set. It's sat in the corner for months playing the odd video and unplugged from the (useless) aerial cable........I'll go all John Cleese about it in a minute .........'THIS TV SET IS DECEASED!'
All the info I've read says that if you do not watch/access TV as it is broadcast you do not need a licence. If this means that I have to prove I don't then they will have to prove that I do (which I don't). If they have the technology it will show that I don't. They've had my continuous licence fee since about 1979. If they think it's worth prosecuting good luck to them......I have good friends in journalistic places :twisted:

 

[Ghost]

christ you're scary

 

[Tonyblack]

Go Janet!

 

[Dotsie]

I do remember oil rig workers complaining that they had to buy a licence, even though they lived far too far away to get signal.

Come to think of it, they can't play DVDs either... life must be a bit dull for them.

 

[janet]

christ you're scary

No, just old, but I'd fight in anyone's corner with them if they needed me x

 

[Sister Jennifer]

Saw a few movies on my list.

Hotel Transylvania & Frankenweenie - Both very good, the animation was fantastic

Cabin In The Woods - Surprisingly good. Really like this one.

Beasts Of The Southern Wild - Beautiful movie, highly recommended.

 

[Ghost]

I've discovered two things today 1, Robot Chicken 2, That I'm a very immature person

 

[chris.ph]

i love robot chicken

 

[chuckie]

I prefer sweet chilli chicken. :whistle:

 

[raptornx01]

Got into Robot Combat League. actually kind of interesting. the first half of the first ep drags a bit as they are introducing the teams and pairing up the teams with their respective robots but once it got into the match I found myself really getting into it. and luckily eps after have two matches per ep instead of just one so they are paced much better.

Basically, think of it like if could see how the sport in the Hugh Jackman film Real Steel got started this is pretty much what it would be.

 

[michelanCello]

Watched Quartet, beautiful movie, felt like crying in the end... I wish I could retire in a home like that when I get old...

 

[Alanz]

Yesterday i watched BAT 21, It was a good film i enjoyed it......

 

[Catch-up]

Anyone planning on seeing Oz? I can't decide if I want to see it in the theater or wait to rent it. I actually hated the original movie as a kid. Haven't seen it years. But this new one looks good!

 

[Ghost]

yes as soon as I get my computer up an' runnin'

 

[michelanCello]

My best friend saw it, she said the visuals are beautiful but the story is nothing much..

 

[Alanz]

I must admit it does look interesting, and worth a look