Licence fee payers ‘switch off’ as TV suffers lowest Christmas Day figures on record

Licence fee payers were previously unimpressed with the festive offerings when the schedule was released a few weeks prior. Taking to Twitter, one licence fee payer wrote: “What an absolute joke the BBC used to be the channel to watch at Christmas. Not anymore. “Why on earth do we have to pay an extortionate license […]

Mrs Brown’s Boys receives worst ratings in 9 years as BBC licence fee payers switch off

Commenting on the Christmas special, licence fee payers took to social media as one wrote on Twitter: “Just caught up on last nights #MrsBrownsBoys and I don’t mean to be rude it wasn’t the best episode.. I love the show just last night, it just wasn’t the show’s best episode sadly.” Another added: “#Mrsbrownsboys am […]

Mrs Brown’s Boys leaves BBC licence fee payers angry over future of show ‘Suffered enough’

BBC viewers have been tuning in for the past nine years to watch the life and times of Mrs Agnes Brown (played by Brendan O’Carroll) and her ever chaotic family. The sitcom is filmed in front of a studio audience and several of the episodes see the actors break out of character as they stumble […]

Eamonn Holmes steps in as This Morning guest slams BBC in licence fee row ‘It’s pure cr*p’

Eamonn Holmes and Ruth Langsford welcomed Matthew Wright and Ivy for the This Morning View segment. The BBC licence fee was one of the topics up for discussion but Eamonn had to step in when Ivy slammed the broadcaster for scrapping free licenses for over 75s and swore live on TV. During a discussion on TV licence scams, Ivy argued the elderly are […]

Andrew Neil calls for campaign to clear up confusion over free TV licence for over-75s

The BBC correspondent joined Piers Morgan and Susanna Reid on Good Morning Britain today and was probed over the corporation’s decision to cancel the free TV licence fee for over 75s. The 70-year-old clarified not all over-75s would lose their free TV licence however, due to confusion surrounding the requirements to have obtain one, not […]

BBC outrage as stars’ pay rises 10 percent weeks after free licence fee axed for over 75s

The BBC  have today announced their 2019 salary list which shows the top earners at the corporation.  Gary Lineker tops the list with a whopping £1.75million wage, which hasn’t changed since last year.  However, there has undoubtedly been a rise in payment out to some stars. BBC director general Tony Hall confirmed the total talent […]

Piers Morgan points out huge irony in BBC axing free TV licence for over 75s

Piers Morgan accused the BBC of “total cowardice” during a debate on the axing of free TV licences for over-75s. The TV host labelled the ban “ironic”, claiming if pensioners did go to prison, they would “get television for free”. Speaking on Good Morning Britain, Piers pointed out: “The irony being, if they did go […]

Racing NSW changes dual licence policy

Racing NSW has approved dual jockey-trainer licences which means Melbourne Cup winning hoop Michelle Payne can now ride the horses she trains if she wants to run them in NSW. The new rule (LR56) comes into effect from January 1 after Racing NSW were initially reluctant about it due to possible integrity issues. Racing NSW […]