I hate that about HBO, too, but they do have the best shows I've ever seen (The Wire, Deadwood). I actually stopped watching regular network television for a couple of years because HBO spoiled me. The difference in quality is amazing since they don't depend on advertisers who object to whatever petty things their puritan minds are offended by.
I love BBC programming, but now that I know this, be assured that I'll never watch something of theirs live. I was this close from buying a TV tuner to finally catch up on all these shows I'm missing out on, but decided against it so I wouldn't be glued to it like back home. Now I'm so glad I didn't throw away my money, because there's no way I would pay this. On top of that, teh company that collects the fees feels it has the right to go to your house, search the premises if they think you're lying about not having a TV or watching broadcasts if you have it to watch DVDs, and threatens you. They officially say they don't, but that just means that they do. The letter I got today is two pages of threats. Oh, and the fine for not paying is 1,000 pounds.
Downloads are definitely teh way to go. It's the only way I have of watching anything since I don't have a television (thank god), but now I'd do it on principle. Any links would be much appreciated, thanks! I'm afraid I haven't payed much attention to the BBC of late, so I only have a sketchy idea about what is going on.
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Date: 2009-01-29 12:19 am (UTC)I love BBC programming, but now that I know this, be assured that I'll never watch something of theirs live. I was this close from buying a TV tuner to finally catch up on all these shows I'm missing out on, but decided against it so I wouldn't be glued to it like back home. Now I'm so glad I didn't throw away my money, because there's no way I would pay this. On top of that, teh company that collects the fees feels it has the right to go to your house, search the premises if they think you're lying about not having a TV or watching broadcasts if you have it to watch DVDs, and threatens you. They officially say they don't, but that just means that they do. The letter I got today is two pages of threats. Oh, and the fine for not paying is 1,000 pounds.
Downloads are definitely teh way to go. It's the only way I have of watching anything since I don't have a television (thank god), but now I'd do it on principle. Any links would be much appreciated, thanks! I'm afraid I haven't payed much attention to the BBC of late, so I only have a sketchy idea about what is going on.