I don't agree with the statement in the link that the TV licences for over 75s will cost the BBC 'Almost its entire budget!' that is rubbish. The BBC will still have the Licence fees for all the other viewers and as the population increases so will the BBC's revenue from licences. It just no longer gets an income from those over 75.
Getting rid of least Enders. Dancing rubbish ,cooking waste of times ,Eighty three talking the obvious on Dive of the day .Would reduce the cost for over the 75
No it wouldn't, as they would spend money on other, new programming. Advertising may be necessary. I'd not be bothered by that...and I could go to the loo/make a drink without missing anything.
They are very unlikely to do it. But if they are 'talking about it' I don't see a problem with that- it seems right to me to review these things from time to time to make sure help is going to the right people in the best way. Not all over 75s are in poverty. An increase in the basic pension for example might be a better way- that way the better off over 75s would give a little back through the income tax they pay on the extra pension. Even better the licence should be abolished for all and paid for via subscription (like Sky) or via general tax or advertising
My dear old Dad worked very hard all his life, well into his 70's, a hard manual job and he deserved his free TV licence after the age of 75 and I suspect many do. Long may it last.