BBC

[life on mars]

For many older people, the job that the BBC does to help improve their mental well-being is a form of healthcare.

As is freeview

[lardy]

As is freeview

If the BBC changes, I'd imagine the whole system change too so I wouldn't rely on that.

[splott parker]

The licence fee is very good value in my opinion. 43p a day, I’d pay that just for Popmaster

[Rjk]

As is freeview

The BBC also has a profound impact on the quality of other broadcasters output in the UK.

Do you think ITV would bother investing in producing quality dramas if the BBC output was diminished? they would quickly revert to cheaply made tv, the cheapest that can get enough viewers for their ads as possible.

Go and watch TV in France or Australia and you'll see how shite it will get