This has been doing the rounds on X and YouTube.

TV licensing Aparently sending out letters implying that they are sending people to homes on Christmas Day.

It’s just not credible. I remember years of the BBC pretending detector licence vans patrolled areas. We all know this isn’t true anymore. There is huge trust issues with the BBC and the public right now.

And now the threats have switched to ‘knocks on the door’ on Christmas Day. Only the vulnerable would belive such a claim. So I guess this is the intended audience for such a letter.

I’m pretty sure the licence fee will switch to a broadband tax soon.. and make it impossible for virtually anyone to opt out.

But until we get to that point.. The current rules really do mean many many people won’t need one. I know I won’t be watching live TV or iplayer on Christmas Day. (I do have a licence.. but don’t need one with my viewing habits).

In a time when many are asking if they get value from the service at all. this does really not show the BBC in a good light. It come across as bullying and using scare tactics to claim a tax people may legitalimaty not need to pay.

Does anyone think sanctioning such letters about ruining Christmas Day is a net win?