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  • @ChilliJonCarne
    @ChilliJonCarne  3 роки тому +13

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  • @arh6596
    @arh6596 3 роки тому +123

    I told my dad that I'd cancelled my TV license and he said I'd get arrested 🤣 I then told him to watch your channel. He thinks it's illegal to not have a License.He is now so worried he's offered to pay for my license , thanks to the BBC and their tactics look at how my dad thinks regarding the tv license. The BBC should be ashamed.

    • @PaulaSB12
      @PaulaSB12 Рік тому +8

      My sister got cross when I told her I was cancelling my tv licence don’t know why

    • @kekistanimememan170
      @kekistanimememan170 Рік тому +12

      Regime puppets.

    • @BoxingNBeards175
      @BoxingNBeards175 Рік тому

      @@PaulaSB12 she got cross 🙄you absolute helmet

    • @user-kr6yy8iw9w
      @user-kr6yy8iw9w Рік тому +6

      Sorry but it really really really bugs the hell out of me: it’s licenCe not license. Not quite the 51st State . . . yet. Otherwise, good comment 👍

    • @andywrollo2915
      @andywrollo2915 Рік тому +1

      Bless him. Wish I still had my Dad. Must worry about you. They have no power of entry or anything else

  • @ben31uk
    @ben31uk 4 роки тому +556

    *Defund the BBC*
    *Save £157.50*
    *Move to streaming services*

    • @darenliddle4411
      @darenliddle4411 4 роки тому +17

      already have

    • @mauryfitz8172
      @mauryfitz8172 4 роки тому +17

      Streaming the way forward

    • @lkr8720
      @lkr8720 4 роки тому +24

      I am not very computer minded. But It is so easy to watch all my favourite channels without a licence and all legal. It feels fantastic not to just sit back and complain about the BBC, but to take Action. I never thought I would have the nerve or confidence! But I am LICENCE FREE and learned so much about the BBC scam to make us all conform to buying that LICENCE TAX. 👍

    • @journeyintococo6996
      @journeyintococo6996 4 роки тому +10

      ben31uk - Or £230ish if you're poor and cannot afford the whole £157 upfront, but instead pay monthly, which is another BBC scam.

    • @233kosta
      @233kosta 3 роки тому +12

      Sooner or later they'll try to make it an "internet license". THAT must NEVER be allowed to happen.

  • @rkid7342
    @rkid7342 2 роки тому +51

    My grandma is 76 years of age. She watches stuff on UA-cam but was too scared to cancel her TV License until I showed her your videos. Wanted to just pass on my best regards, you're doing good work my guy.

  • @raver_90
    @raver_90 3 роки тому +68

    I cancelled my license 3 years ago, I went through the correct process and spoke to them in person, I kept it polite and they were very helpful on the surfaces of things. Once my current licence ended, then the threatograms started straight away and I’ve been receiving them on average once a month ever since.... It is nothing shorty of harassment & intimidation, no other company or organisation would be allowed to get away with it, the Police are not interested.

    • @procta2343
      @procta2343 3 роки тому +5

      They think they are above the law,

    • @perception5466
      @perception5466 3 роки тому +4

      I cancelled mine online around 2 years ago, and I haven't heard from them since. Hope I haven't just jinxed myself!

    • @raver_90
      @raver_90 3 роки тому +3

      @@perception5466 I get a treatogram as I like to call them every month, straight in the end, idle threat, God forbid if one ever turns up at my gaff. 😄😄😄

    • @7henke7
      @7henke7 Місяць тому

      Got my first goon visit today he asked me is this my address l pointed to the numbers on my door and said looks like it,he then told me this address is unlicensed then asked me if he could leave me a form to fill in,l said no as l don't need one and shut the door end of.

  • @augustopinochet8837
    @augustopinochet8837 4 роки тому +341

    Thank you for helping people to stop funding propaganda. The more people cancel their TV licenses the better. The BBC should be ashamed for scaring people and extorting people.

    • @alanwayte432
      @alanwayte432 3 роки тому +1

      Lol let’s promote your scary stereotypes....I lived in USSR and world service was the only source of information, don’t fall nonsense stereotypes of this idiot

    • @xTerminatorAndy
      @xTerminatorAndy 3 роки тому +4

      ... and for paying insanely high wages to some big names and managers,... and support child molesters and antisemitism. if you really want to watch their content, watch it on brit box or Netflix or Hamazon

    • @yourweebrother
      @yourweebrother 3 роки тому +6

      @@alanwayte432 World Service is paid for by the Foreign Office, not the BBC.

  • @kimlines9905
    @kimlines9905 3 роки тому +127

    Just cancelled my direct debit with my bank to the TV licence 🙂 their not getting another penny out of me. Happy New year folks 🍾🥂🎉🇬🇧

    • @kierangrayken5382
      @kierangrayken5382 3 роки тому +3

      I would recommend in his words "doing it properly" and calling up to cancel. You should be due a refund of half the amount. When you first sign up you will have paid double price for 6 months. This is putting you 6 months in advance at all times. When you cancel you should get this back. I see your comment was from 3 months ago so you should still be owed 3 months.... about 40 quid

    • @tina-sr9in
      @tina-sr9in 3 роки тому

      😂😂😂

    • @mrredMavicair
      @mrredMavicair 3 роки тому

      I've just done mine lol 👍

    • @1980THELBC
      @1980THELBC 2 роки тому

      Well done darlin, all the very best to you 👏🏻

  • @WildPhotoShooter
    @WildPhotoShooter 4 роки тому +144

    It is infuriating that anyone who lives outside of the uk can watch BBC or any live tv for free.

    • @WildPhotoShooter
      @WildPhotoShooter 4 роки тому +5

      @G G You can watch BBC news channel live anywhere in the world.

    • @speedyreidy575
      @speedyreidy575 4 роки тому +6

      @G G You can watch the BBC channels abroad as they are broadcast on the Astra satellite service unscrambled.

    • @AudaciouslyDeluded
      @AudaciouslyDeluded 3 роки тому +3

      @G G The UK foreign office? Who funds that?

    • @davidwalford3103
      @davidwalford3103 3 роки тому +7

      Worse than that millions of £s are put into things like BBC america. The licensee is paying for other countries to watch the dribble for us.

    • @skuyzy198
      @skuyzy198 3 роки тому

      @G G you can watch it no problem with a VPN.

  • @RonaldShea5680
    @RonaldShea5680 4 роки тому +285

    The bbc is drowning in a cesspit of its own making.

    • @noyfor3322
      @noyfor3322 4 роки тому +10

      Ronald Shea Good, can’t come quick enough, they are a dinosaur.

    • @megaman9039
      @megaman9039 4 роки тому +4

      Mainly because its plagued by woke, leftist social justice warrior snowflakes that get triggered by anyone who dares to have an opinion outside their communist narrative or anyone who is remotely patriotic!!! The sooner the BBC is gotten rid of the sooner we can get back to common sense and logical collective thinking!

    • @jondonnelly4831
      @jondonnelly4831 3 роки тому

      It needs to modernise and become funded the same as Netflix while adding the back catelogue of great shows on demand.

    • @juliewills8034
      @juliewills8034 Рік тому

      Exactly. Their Capita inspectors are nothing but sewer rats.

  • @joesmith-ju7hh
    @joesmith-ju7hh 4 роки тому +67

    Not paid in 5 years. Never had a visit. Get a few letters each year which get binned.

  • @lindaharvey5696
    @lindaharvey5696 4 роки тому +34

    I cancelled mine two years ago I did get a inspector come calling, I was polite and told him he had no right to come into my home , and asked him to leave then closed the door, he left and so far I've had no further visit's ....

  • @ViN-kr3ri
    @ViN-kr3ri 3 роки тому +23

    When I cancelled my licence recently I found the call handler fairly good. I didn't get any of the nonsense about needing a licence for Netflix etc, or threats of house calls from the goons. She just asked why I was cancelling, asked if I planned on watching live television in the future, to which I said no, and that was about it. I did say I thought it was disgraceful that the only legal way to stop funding the BBC was to have to go without all live television, and that was it.

  • @whatmatters683
    @whatmatters683 2 роки тому +21

    I've just cancelled today as I can't afford to pay at the moment, but honestly I also realised how little BBC live content I watch. These videos made me realise that this could be an option for the rest of my life. I had a series of automated questions and set options on how to respond before I got to speak to a human when it took 3 minutes to reply to their scripted questions which I did in a polite manner, apparently I'll be getting another letter (don't know why) and they'll contact me in two years. Job done

  • @RonaldShea5680
    @RonaldShea5680 4 роки тому +226

    The sickening greed of the bbc and it's employees is truly nauseating.

    • @alanwayte432
      @alanwayte432 3 роки тому

      Oh little Ron I take it your a disgruntled ex employee...back to your shift at KFC

    • @professorplums722
      @professorplums722 3 роки тому +15

      @@alanwayte432 At least he's working. Go you back to "activist" duties.

    • @kalm4766
      @kalm4766 3 роки тому +3

      These are the comments the rich love, when people start blaming the little people that need the money to live

  • @garyrobertson7350
    @garyrobertson7350 3 роки тому +38

    They came to my door once when I was washing the car. I told them I was the cleaner. My youngest came out and said, "Daddy your supper is ready". Still didn't pay lol

  • @RonaldShea5680
    @RonaldShea5680 4 роки тому +402

    The bbc fails to recognise how loathed and despised it is by the majority of the British population.

    • @marknestbox
      @marknestbox 4 роки тому +8

      And I am genuinely x BBC, they are now total shit.

    • @alanwayte432
      @alanwayte432 3 роки тому +3

      Wrong....wrong wrong

    • @marknestbox
      @marknestbox 3 роки тому +9

      @@alanwayte432 Looks like a troll with a stutter making a non-sensical statement!

    • @mobyd7990
      @mobyd7990 3 роки тому +4

      They do know they are loathed and dispised , but like Liniker they don,t give a toss. They proved that ( and shot themselves in the foot ) when they withdrew the free License from people who have payed it since before they were born, and are lucky to get to the age of a free one for a few short years. Grasping, selfish, crap programs and thoughtless. The police are just as bad for helping them extort people.

    •  3 роки тому +4

      They've brought it on themselves. Almost entirely populated with lefty Guardianistas pushing their woke diversity fetish who have nothing but contempt for the ordinary British population.

  • @homersimpson118
    @homersimpson118 4 роки тому +150

    Cancelled mine 3 years ago now and have just ignored them ever since. Haven’t had one visit that I know of yet.
    I must say though they have been very helpful sending all those letters. I always forget to buy blank paper in this modern age so the envelopes are perfect for writing shopping lists. And the letters themselves make great shreddings for my hedgehog dens for the Winter.
    Didn’t realise I’d save so much money on paper by just cancelling my TV License. Haven’t bought a pad of paper in over 3 years! 😄

    • @TomGB-81
      @TomGB-81 4 роки тому +3

      Same, I've not had any knock on my door from them yet, though I live in an apartment block. Cancelled my TV license 3 years and 3 months ago.

    • @TheLiamis
      @TheLiamis 4 роки тому +5

      Letters are great for lighting the fire.

    • @homersimpson118
      @homersimpson118 3 роки тому +2

      @6 months ago
      It used to be every 3-4 weeks at their most frequent though this year I’d say it’s been about once every 2 months. I can say for sure I’ve lost count of the amount I’ve received, it’s now somewhere in the dozens! 😂

    • @K10X-100
      @K10X-100 3 роки тому +1

      😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏

    • @EliteRock
      @EliteRock 3 роки тому

      I find the paper TV licencing regularly sends me (folded lengthwise) is ideal for decanting the coffee I grind (and other dry goods) into a jar.

  • @andycoombes161
    @andycoombes161 3 роки тому +9

    I called on behalf of my parents. Couldn't get through on the cancellation line, so decided to box clever and call them on the sales line. Funnily enough the call was answered promptly. I then asked THEM to process the cancellation, which they did.... SORTED!!

  • @awestruckbeaver3344
    @awestruckbeaver3344 4 роки тому +261

    I cancelled my license at the beginning of the lockdown as I didn't have any need for one.
    But I totally agree with your point about being polite to the contact centre staff. As someone who has worked as a customer service advisor over the phone, I know what it is like to be on the end of an angry phone call and it sucks. Because it will ruin your day, even if you put a brave face on.
    So, listen to Jon and cancel your license but remember that there is a human on the other end of the phone not a soulless husk.

    • @gingerjessy
      @gingerjessy 4 роки тому +17

      I would strongly urge anyone not to work in a call centre for the BBC. You are signing up for abuse to try and stall and bullshit a canceller. They are already angry. I'm still angry and I cancelled years ago. Get a job in a circus as a knife thrower's assistant instead.

    • @awestruckbeaver3344
      @awestruckbeaver3344 4 роки тому +17

      @@gingerjessy sound advice. Especially for the BBC. But the point still stands. You might hate the company but for many of the employees it's a job and it keeps a roof over their head.

    • @gingerjessy
      @gingerjessy 4 роки тому +10

      @@awestruckbeaver3344 I don't like being unkind to people. Honestly, but as someone once said. "Tolerance and apathy are the last virtues of a dying society". There is something other than working for the bbc.

    • @TheLiamis
      @TheLiamis 4 роки тому +8

      I called them to cancel my dads licence. I told them "hes not a communist or a muslim so he doesn't need bbc"

    • @AudaciouslyDeluded
      @AudaciouslyDeluded 3 роки тому +7

      @@gingerjessy Get a new job while there's mass unemployment occurring? Not even the circus will survive the government's lockdown. I don't think you realise the difficulties people are faced with.

  • @paulclubley7206
    @paulclubley7206 4 роки тому +61

    I got a refund of around £26 and was told i could claim two years license money back, but as i have watched live TV im not going to be stupid and claim for something i have used. Thanks for your continued supporting video's on the subject

  • @jasebrown2634
    @jasebrown2634 4 роки тому +26

    Now is the best time to cancel your licence fee if they turn up at your door just say sorry i am self isolating you cant come in.

    • @AntidoteX2
      @AntidoteX2 4 роки тому +2

      That’s a brilliant idea!

    • @jaybiedayy3347
      @jaybiedayy3347 3 роки тому +1

      Or don't answer the door 🙃 lol level 900 iq

  • @premsinghbhuller4324
    @premsinghbhuller4324 4 роки тому +33

    Thanks to you Chilli, I cancelled my licence a few weeks ago. Thanks mate.

  • @peterrowe5892
    @peterrowe5892 3 роки тому +115

    The BBC is finished as far as the British people are concerned. Woke, lies, bias and crap. In spite of Brexit.

    • @LettyK
      @LettyK 3 роки тому +6

      They are also run by feminists misandrists. Note how most experts or folk interviewed are female. They bend over backwards to not produce a male in coverage of anything.

    • @peterrowe5892
      @peterrowe5892 3 роки тому +2

      @Charles Bell No commie Wally, their owned by the public. But sure there are some Tory woke’s, but nowhere as near as many as Labour, Lib Dem’s, the Greens and no doubt you. Salute the 🇬🇧

    • @cheweek-k4w
      @cheweek-k4w 3 роки тому

      The best lie the bbc got away with is convincing the left they are right wing and the right wing they are left wing

    • @peterrowe5892
      @peterrowe5892 3 роки тому +1

      @Wandy Wexler Weslon absolutely right Wendy!!!

    • @zebraforceone
      @zebraforceone 3 роки тому

      The woke BBC that is so woke it won't even hold Nigel Farage to account 🤣

  • @misdangered4326
    @misdangered4326 4 роки тому +51

    I haven’t had a TV licence in over 10 years, saving in excess of £1600 which I have enjoyed spending on much nicer things. Still not sure about cancelling that Licence...?

  • @unknowmysteries5925
    @unknowmysteries5925 4 роки тому +33

    The fact you have to go through all this to cancel some live tv.

  • @TheKogly
    @TheKogly 4 роки тому +137

    Glad I did mine a while ago

  • @asowle
    @asowle 4 роки тому +7

    I ended mine just before lockdown... just told the nice lady i`m always on UA-cam now and i must say "doctor who was the last straw"... she was also a sci-fi watcher too.... nice and easy...

  • @lukebanks2895
    @lukebanks2895 3 роки тому +10

    The woman I spoke to was so helpful in cancelling it , she even said I’m due a refund

  • @lafreewaylafreeway
    @lafreewaylafreeway 3 роки тому +3

    I’ve just cancelled mine 👍👍 At first I kept being cut off but persevered and finally spoke to a really friendly lady...job done...Thank You

  • @rbrowne2998
    @rbrowne2998 4 роки тому +8

    Thanks for this updated info. I had watched TR's advice on how to cancel thru the website, and Tommy did it all online. A few days ago I tried it and couldn't and needed to telephone. I guess I waited 15 mins. It's ok, I wasn't working that day.
    Presumably they are flooded with cancellers and want to deter you by blocking the online form and forcing you to phone. I was polite with the caller and she was polite with me. She's only doing a (poorly paid I guess) job. She asked why: I said I hadn't watched TV for 6 months, then she briefly gave me the legal warnings, and I acknowledged them, and she said a letter would come verifying the cancellation.
    I have a month still to run on my TV licence but have no plans to watch TV ever again.
    I feel clean no longer funding their anti white working class, or anti British bile.

  • @chris1275cc
    @chris1275cc 3 роки тому +11

    The advantage of just stopping payments is it leaves them in limbo, they don`t know if you live at the address anymore and after a while they start sending letters to "The Occupier" rather than in your name. Them not being able to confirm who you are is one extra hurdle for them.

  • @avegetableplot
    @avegetableplot 4 роки тому +36

    We cancelled by email in mid September giving an advanced date of 30th September 2020 by email and followed this up with a recorded delivery letter. So far, no acknowledgement. It might be a good idea to keep a record of all correspondence. Many thanks for your videos

  • @metalboozeweed
    @metalboozeweed 4 роки тому +51

    Why would I waste my time phoning them up and giving them any information, I've just ignored the letters for the past 4 years. You don't owe them the time of day.

    • @Sophia-bt2lr
      @Sophia-bt2lr 3 роки тому

      What if they take you to court

    • @metalboozeweed
      @metalboozeweed 3 роки тому +4

      @@Sophia-bt2lr They cannot take you to court without evidence. The vast amount of prosecutions are from people self incriminating, do not talk to them, do not give them ANY information, do not do anything silly like watch live tv in plain view. If you call them to tell them you don't need one they will continue to harass you and send enforcement officers anyway. I have never had a single visit so far (that I'm aware of), and if I did I would just close the door. Also don't be afraid of warrants, they are incredibly rare, around 100 a year. Simply owning a tv is not enough evidence, they have to prove that you are watching live tv.

  • @andrecredland1732
    @andrecredland1732 3 роки тому +6

    Cancelled several years ago, a very polite lady asked if i minded stating why i was cancelling, I replied, 1. apart from weather forecast there is no original programming on all of uk tv. 2. I could not afford the licence any longer. 3. as a teacher I felt it was unprofessional and immoral for me to financially support an organisation that has funded and shielded the sexual exploitation of children.
    She politely replied that she understood and I have had nothing from them since.

    • @Justanotherandy63
      @Justanotherandy63 3 роки тому

      Very similar experience. Explained that I hadn't watched TV for a year and they sent me a letter explaining that I would get a letter every 2 years asking iof I still didn't use the TV. I now get the letter online and it takes 5 seconds to fill in

  • @ddhh5
    @ddhh5 4 роки тому +17

    Keep the videos coming, your reducing my anxiety.

  • @instinctmlbb757
    @instinctmlbb757 4 роки тому +29

    Never paid for a TV licence and never will, to be fair though I actually don’t watch TV at all just UA-cam and movies I downloaded but still just another way to rip people off

  • @thedogsdiddies8421
    @thedogsdiddies8421 4 роки тому +41

    LOL the lady who dealt with my cancellation used that tactic on me (an enforcement officer will be around to check) To which I replied "that's fine", just make sure they read the signage at the property ie "CCTV in operation" and "WARNING Guard dog patrols this area" and I asked her to make a note against the address, for the enforcement officers own safety! I'm sure my German Shepherd would love to meet one of them, but he is rather intimating, especially if I'm not around.
    My NLN (No Licence Needed) declaration must have expired recently. They are now sending me handy dandy fire lighters every few weeks. After watching your channel I decided that I will just ignore them and treat it like the rest of the junk mail I get!

    • @mrLoftladder
      @mrLoftladder 4 роки тому +5

      just a polite friendly note, if your dog were to bite somebody going about their lawful business, even if it is on your property, then you could find yourself in trouble with the law and your dog could be put down. also, a sign on your gate indicating that " I LIVE HERE" can be interpreted in law as an admission you knowingly own a dangerous dog.

    • @thedogsdiddies8421
      @thedogsdiddies8421 4 роки тому +6

      @@ian3792 It's not a threat, it's a fact. There is CCTV and a dog. Even the post person, uses a mailbox at the end of the lane, which they prefer because they can just drive along side and throw the mail into without getting out of the van. It's very common out in the countryside!

    • @thedogsdiddies8421
      @thedogsdiddies8421 4 роки тому

      @@oldearado8351 it's a tactic they use to scare people who might be watching TV. Personally you couldn't pay me to watch the BBC or use iPlayer. I also find live TV to be obsolete in modern day lifestyles, so had no interest in that! I am considering a trial to Brit Box, but that's just to have a look at the new Spitting Image series which seems to be exclusive to that platform.

    • @happydays9613
      @happydays9613 4 роки тому +2

      @@thedogsdiddies8421 Not sure why people are worrying about the interception of your Dog and CCTV. Brainwashed into fear or what or being cautious. You told the lady to take a note. End of. Up to her to communicate info. Well done for making a factual warning clear as she did with you. As the saying goes what is good for the goose is good for the gander.

    • @thedogsdiddies8421
      @thedogsdiddies8421 4 роки тому

      @@oldearado8351 what do you watch? I was on Amazon Prime for a while but got bored after a while and decided wasn't worth the sub. Most of my screen time is UA-cam, 4oD and ITV hub catchup/on-demand.

  • @Leightsm
    @Leightsm 3 роки тому +3

    Just to say; you’re spot on. They were polite, covered what they needed to and even declared that I am due a refund (they round up to quarters). The money saved has gone a Netflix and Disney+ subscription for the same monthly amount: £15.

  • @DARTraderMediaProductions
    @DARTraderMediaProductions 4 роки тому +10

    it would be great if it could be over in two years but unless enough people cancel and defund the BBC then we most likely will be stuck with the tax until their charter expires in 2027.
    When I cancelled ours I had to ring them because they said the request for my direct debit had already been presented to my bank and unless I reinstated it and they received that months payment they couldn't process my request.
    When I rang the woman she said my licence was cancelled on the day I requested them to, seems they were just trying to get another months money. Anyway all sorted for two years and then they can do one, I'll not be having any more contact with them. The woman on the phone was very pleasant and helpful to be honest.

  • @johnpage6339
    @johnpage6339 3 роки тому +9

    Thank you Jon for all your hard work and for producing your tasteful videos. I prefer Anita to Mr. Funt. You are the only person to make me smile after the loss of my partner. Your message is put over in such a confidant and humerous way. Thank you again Jon

  • @heidiedgely9238
    @heidiedgely9238 Рік тому +1

    To be fair Jon, I rang up tv licensing, it was awkward to get to speak to someone, they wanted the licence no etc & i didnt have it on me at the time, so i had to call back with the info.. Eventually I got to speak to a lady who was really polite. I asked for a refund and I got two months money back after they sent me a declaration letter which I had to fill out and return. Exactly as u said in your helpful video (& wearing a mop was a very stylish addition btw!).
    I didn't have a TV nor a licence until I was in my twenties and as we had Sky (but didn't watch bbc) we were still obliged to buy a licence. We are now in our mid-fifties, so they got 30 years worth of money out of us .We gave everything up about a year ago ; Sky & the set top box. All we watch now is U- tube and Gaia streaming service. We got a letter stating that if we were watching U-tube we may still need a licence, but we dont watch any live content on there, so thats not true.
    We've never been happier to not be watching all the mindless rubbish on main stream TV, we really did ourselves a favour giving it up .
    Thanks for your great info Jon & keep up the good work

  • @andymeadows2768
    @andymeadows2768 4 роки тому +15

    I have no cold callers on my door or junk mail & it works

  • @suzanneprice916
    @suzanneprice916 3 роки тому +1

    I cancelled my tv licence this morning, thanks for the sound advice mate.

    • @potman8199
      @potman8199 3 роки тому

      Well done, spread the word. Mine went two years ago and dont it feel good.

  • @dickturpin3115
    @dickturpin3115 4 роки тому +5

    Have to agree. I phoned them and treated them civilly and they genuinely sounded like they couldn't care less

  • @ProffAndy
    @ProffAndy 4 роки тому +4

    I recently cancelled by phone (filling in the online form resulted in a threatening email about 10 days later). I initially tried to cancel over the phone, but the message said "sorry, we're busy, do it online". I tried again (twice) after the threatening email, and again they were too busy to answer. I then called again and chose the option to update my payment details. They weren't too busy to answer that call, and the chap I spoke to was helpful and sorted out my cancellation.

  • @markfindlay8636
    @markfindlay8636 4 роки тому +51

    I called them up and they asked me my name . "Owner occupier" l said! That's a common name we here that alot!

    • @pqrstzxerty1296
      @pqrstzxerty1296 3 роки тому +1

      Hey you got the same name as me.

    • @pqrstzxerty1296
      @pqrstzxerty1296 3 роки тому +1

      Fred Smith, I am a " Senior IET Officer".
      ( another common name EFOs give out, see UA-cam vids ).

    • @janetwestwood9194
      @janetwestwood9194 3 роки тому

      🤔😆😁😷👍

  • @ifmusicbethefoodofloveegc986
    @ifmusicbethefoodofloveegc986 3 роки тому +9

    When we moved over 20 years ago, we decided not to have a TV. A few months later letters from TV Licensing began to arrive; at first we ignored them, knowing we didn't need a licence anyway, but then decided to phone to let them know we had no TV. We have our address but NOT our name. & promised to get a licence if we got a TV. We wrongly assumed that was that, but some months later, we began getting letters again; one each month. Every so often we would contact them again & the letters stopped for a while. Now they go straight into the recycling. Only once in over 20 years did someone call. They were shown an ancient TV incapable of receiving TV, which had an integral DVD player. They agreed we didn't need a licence, but even then, after an interval letters began again. Why should the onus be on people like us to waste a lot of time & money to let them know? If you didn't run a car, would DVLC keep harrassing you to get a licence? It's insane.

    • @procta2343
      @procta2343 3 роки тому

      shouldn't even let them into your home, just send them on their way.

  • @seabreeze4339
    @seabreeze4339 4 роки тому +23

    Spot on as always Chilli.

  • @nicolafoskett6004
    @nicolafoskett6004 3 роки тому +12

    I sign to say I don't need one every 2 years and they generally leave me alone. I don't need one, I don't watch live TV 👌🏼

  • @donesko81
    @donesko81 4 роки тому +6

    4 years. Not missed it one bit!

  • @markprice-johnson7111
    @markprice-johnson7111 3 роки тому +2

    Thank you Mr Chilli 😏 I cancelled my TV by telephone today. Your videos were a great help, nowhere near as daunting as I thought it would, no 20 questions or third degree, just asked to confirm my reason for cancelling, informed of my direct debit refund, no mention of future visits, just a call back in 2 years and that was it, job done, all in a couple of minutes, wish I'd done it years ago

    • @ChilliJonCarne
      @ChilliJonCarne  3 роки тому +1

      Nice one mate. Keep in contact let me know if you get any visits or anything.

  • @mule1995
    @mule1995 4 роки тому +54

    R.I.P. To Da BBC

  • @hymatwat9412
    @hymatwat9412 3 роки тому +1

    The BBC is lovely and informative it tells us what to believe we don’t need to think for ourselves

  • @buggs9950
    @buggs9950 3 роки тому +6

    "70's entertainer protector's"
    Brilliant.

  • @spakatron
    @spakatron 2 роки тому

    I did mine years ago, I had letters come to “the occupiers” I said I didn’t need one, had my reasons ready for them, which I did not need, at the end of the call the guy asked for my name , I said “to be fair you don’t need it do you ? He replied “ no, that’s not a problem, I’ve not heard from them since

  • @kboxchick
    @kboxchick 4 роки тому +3

    I’m so pleased I found your channel as I’ve been wanting to cancel my tv license for awhile now but I didn’t have the courage as I didn’t have the information that this is something I can do. I’m just off the phone with them and cancelled. I’ve cancelled my direct debit plus I’m getting a refund so all good. They told me to ignore any letters and they will contact me in two years to see if anything has changed. Thanks again for providing us with sensible information 😃👍🏼

  • @aprilallen2551
    @aprilallen2551 3 роки тому +2

    I am very glad that you made the point of saying these people are just going to work to do a job they probably loath so don't give them stick. People seem to forget this and when they feel they are in the right about something and tend to get argumentative with the agent on the phone! (Speaking as someone who works in a call centre and loathes their job)

  • @scottsmith8190
    @scottsmith8190 4 роки тому +4

    Cancelled mine by following your earlier videos. Totally agree, be polite to ALL their staff. They are doing a job like we all do to live and eat. They aren’t the ones making these crazy rules - focus criticism at the BBC management.

  • @dwwagstaff3162
    @dwwagstaff3162 2 роки тому +1

    Hello Jon, this message has been a long time coming but I just wanted to let you know that last April -2021- I cancelled my TV licence and it is all down to you. You gave me the confidence to get get on the phone and to cancel it - they were very easy going about it actually, but at the same time didn't sound very pleased about it - I did get a refund and I haven't heard a peep from them yet - but this message is simply to say a big thanks.

  • @rossmclelland2631
    @rossmclelland2631 3 роки тому +5

    Great vids man. I only wish i had a TV Licence to cancel!

  • @jenniriley482
    @jenniriley482 2 роки тому

    I've always paid my tv licence yearly. Two weeks ago I cancelled it, informed them of no need for tv and requested a refund, which dropped into my bank yesterday, all on line, easy and no fuss. 👍

  • @wesleydunphy9182
    @wesleydunphy9182 4 роки тому +23

    Talk about paying for propaganda.

  • @Locutus
    @Locutus 9 місяців тому +1

    I thought you were very fair and reasonable in your approach to cancelling. I appreciated that you told your viewers to be polite and friendly, but firm. Too many hot heads will go all guns blazing!

  • @timomarkson
    @timomarkson 3 роки тому +6

    I live at this house for 8 years, I not seen a person for TV insurance.

  • @johncottonclassics
    @johncottonclassics 3 роки тому

    Just cancled on line tonight. No problem, did not have to talk to anyone ,Just be careful filling out the form, they will try to trip you up with their questions .No name given just put the householder. Thanks for giving me the will to do it.

  • @vikingfrog7204
    @vikingfrog7204 4 роки тому +19

    Noooo nooo nooo never call them, never acknowledge them at all. I get the odd letter saying to the occupier this address isn't licensed etc. Without a name they can't do anything. You don't have to interact with them, you don't have to tell a company you don't need their service. I don't phone sky or virgin saying oh, thought I'd let ya know i don't wish to buy your package. Never interact, never give details never acknowledge them. I've had 1 visit in 7 years. I opened my window said I'm not interested and off he popped. No name, no information, no prosecution.

  • @everydaysabonus
    @everydaysabonus 3 роки тому +1

    Hi after watching your blog today, I called TV licensing to advise I did not want to renew my license that expires on 30.4.21. Was only waiting for 3 mins before call was answered. I stated that I didn’t want to renew my license from 1.5.21 and asked her to update their records not to contact mr for the next two years. She asked me to confirm name and address and that no one will be watching live TV or I player, I confirmed that would be the case after tomorrow. She confirmed records would be updated accordingly and I would get a letter in the next two weeks! Simple procedure, very calm and professional employee at TVL - well impressed! Shame rest of BBC is not as professional! Incidentally one of the options when you ring is to apply for a free license for the over 75’s ! Thought they had stopped that? Every day’s a bonus ! It was today😜

  • @grossi46
    @grossi46 4 роки тому +20

    I phoned them up and they were perfectly pleasant 👍👍

    • @chrisphilipson3420
      @chrisphilipson3420 4 роки тому

      Same as women who knocked on my door! Lovely woman. No intention calling me a liar. Might have been different had it been Male or bailiff. Would have phoned police to remove them. Take no shit now

  • @tehs3raph1m
    @tehs3raph1m 3 роки тому +1

    Well said not to give the call centre people a hard time, they are just doing a job

  • @richardfowler9901
    @richardfowler9901 4 роки тому +24

    Thanks for information mate

  • @ciprianpruteanu7408
    @ciprianpruteanu7408 3 роки тому +1

    I love you eye opener. Still can't believe I have been paying tv licence all this time! It's disgusting what they are doing.

  • @karlos543
    @karlos543 4 роки тому +5

    Brilliant advice. Everyone please please listen 👍

  • @loopiewho
    @loopiewho 3 роки тому +1

    i will be canceling my tv lience tomorrow i have not watched tv in 16 years
    but i thought i had to pay for a licence just for watching youtube on my laptop , thx for this info i will cancel my direct debit

  • @OBEZETRAPBEATSOTB-Official
    @OBEZETRAPBEATSOTB-Official 3 роки тому +4

    Good man,I did this years ago,one of the best things I did

  • @jumbliejune
    @jumbliejune 2 роки тому +1

    And of course since giving up the tele and TV licence ,I dont have the shock of the annually rising price of the Radio Times which I don't purchase anymore,!!! Happy Christmas you and to all refusers 👏

  • @robtheplod
    @robtheplod 4 роки тому +4

    Whilst we cancelled 'properly' and have a two year period of no letters etc looking back I think its probably more effective to just cancel the direct debit, this way they send you letters regularly so incur higher running costs, plus you get regular bits of paper to use for useful things like shopping lists etc. I could have a saved a few bob on that ream of paper i bought! Cancelled direct debits don't show on on their figures for a while so difficult for them to gauge the scale of the problem so may be less able to plan ahead....

  • @TiredMorgan
    @TiredMorgan 2 роки тому +1

    I'm 44 year old... Never once held a licence, never once had an "enforcement officer" come visit me. I just complete the form online at the website saying I don't need a license every few years. No personal info given and I'm left alone.

  • @keegan773
    @keegan773 4 роки тому +13

    I've just donated my two tv's to my local charity shop. End of.

    • @coraldiamond1922
      @coraldiamond1922 3 роки тому

      I think you would have been better off selling them for scrap.

    • @contenteater
      @contenteater Місяць тому

      Now your local Charity has this TV Licence headache 🤪 📺

  • @Guccit865
    @Guccit865 3 роки тому +1

    I’ve told people for years about not needing a license but there seems to be a thickness in the folk I’ve told they even think a detector van will park up like MI5 and wait for hours to catch you out. I’ll show your video to them as it’s hopefully like drawing them a picture.

  • @hoppinonabronzeleg9477
    @hoppinonabronzeleg9477 4 роки тому +4

    Spot on. Informative, educational, enlightening, and funny! - You are right sir, and your content si excellent.
    Giving people choices in order to make an informed choice!
    People watch this, take notes, make your minds up, and decide. You have the choices!

  • @quigglebat
    @quigglebat 4 роки тому

    The bloke I spoke to was absolutely lovely. Cancelled my licence straight away. No questions asked.

  • @brianmaynard9282
    @brianmaynard9282 4 роки тому +4

    I just cancelled my direct debit and put all there letters in the bin.

  • @greatbriton8425
    @greatbriton8425 4 роки тому +1

    What a great public service you provided!!

  • @npr1300A8
    @npr1300A8 4 роки тому +8

    I received a letter today stating my licence now expires at the end of February 2021. This is despite me cancelling online and cancelling my DD over a month ago. I tried to call them and I'm sure because I said the option, "I don't need a licence now", there wasn't anyone to take my call! Cut off then.

    • @michaelyates5976
      @michaelyates5976 4 роки тому

      Cancel your DD now and they will refund you for the 4 months you have paid in advance.

    • @npr1300A8
      @npr1300A8 4 роки тому +1

      @@michaelyates5976 That's what confuses me, I haven't paid 4 months in advance? The reason for paying by DD is so you pay in installments? At the moment I have other more pressing things going on, however I wouldn't want this to come back and bite me on the arse. Thanks for your help.

    • @michaelyates5976
      @michaelyates5976 4 роки тому +1

      @@npr1300A8 Have a look at your payment plan that is printed on your paper license Paul. Licenses are always issued after you have made some payments, usually 6 months. So you have automatically paid up front before receiving your license. This lends people to think that when they cancel, they are without a license, when that is not always the case. When I cancelled mine in February, I had paid up until June. This I found out by looking at my payment plan on the license. If you have cancelled your DD at the bank ,Capita will inform you of the refund amount. With my case, it was all polite and hassle free. Do nothing but wait for their letter.

    • @npr1300A8
      @npr1300A8 4 роки тому +1

      @@michaelyates5976 Thank you. I'll have a look at the licence. Appreciate your help.

    • @michaelyates5976
      @michaelyates5976 4 роки тому

      @@npr1300A8 Cheers Paul, let me know what you find.

  • @BIG.STEVE13
    @BIG.STEVE13 3 роки тому

    You be proud of me today I am 64 and had my first visit from tv licence today I just open door ask who he was tv licence I just said no thanks and closed the door it was great to do it so all you oldies out stuff the BBC

  • @Stocks689
    @Stocks689 4 роки тому +8

    Hello I cancelled my BBC TV licence by just cancelling my direct debit and I did receive a rebate

  • @joshlee2825
    @joshlee2825 3 роки тому

    Just cancelled mine today. Should of done it years ago to be fair.
    The lady at TV licensing customer services was super helpful and advised me on what would happen next. The call ended, I then cancelled my DD.

  • @chemicalmike646
    @chemicalmike646 4 роки тому +10

    Its important to be polite. I always advise this to people when cancelling your TV licence. One IMPORTANT step this video neglected though, is requesting that your name be taken out of their database AND requesting this be confirmed IN WRITING.
    If they need to send correspondance later on in the future they can send it to "The Occupier" as you will no longer be using their services and no nonger wish to contract with them. If that changes in the future, you will notify them.
    Remember folks, the TV licence is tied to an address and they do not need your name to send letters to a NON-CUSTOMER.
    Remember to be polite! :D
    You may still get letters from them often. However, you can stop this (up to TWO YEARS) by requesting that they stop sending you harassing letters. Mention that you feel harassed by them.(if true) But you dont have to make up excuses. The fact that you asked them to stop is enough reason. You can ask them to confirm this IN WRITING as well. Be polite!
    Alternatively,you have the option of letting them waste their £££ sending you post. I used to ask them to stop sending letters, but nowadays, I let them waste their time and £££. Their letters go directly into the recycle bin!
    Its a small victory. ;p

    • @chemicalmike646
      @chemicalmike646 3 роки тому

      @T- S-9 you should call them back and speak to managment. if they do not need your details, they have no reason to keep them. explain that you "do not wish to contract with them," but if you do in the future, you will contact them. if they ask who to send the letter to at the address, tell them to send it to "the occupier." when speakinmg to them on the phone if they ask who they are talking to they can call you sir or maam. again, be polite.

  • @cooldudicus7668
    @cooldudicus7668 3 роки тому +1

    I used to do tech support. He is right. Call center work is hard so be nice on the phone. They are people too.
    I remember one girl who I worked with. We were doing support for a major U.S television provider. The caller was so bad that he made the girl cry. The caller then talked to a supervisor and he got what he wanted. He was then transferred back to her. She said " Do you remember me? I am the person you made cry." From what I understand he apologized.
    Being nice is a good idea. .

  • @MrCrlpll
    @MrCrlpll 4 роки тому +5

    That is what i did...cancelled the direct debit...they still looking for me

  • @lovintablues
    @lovintablues 3 роки тому

    Cancelled my license today on phone. Person was very courteous as were I. You tube all the way no live stuff. Thanks Chilli. Easy.

  • @MikeEves
    @MikeEves 4 роки тому +100

    'Cancelling' a TV licence is the same as cancelling shopping at a shop. Why would you bother, just don't shop there. There is no obligation to contact them, ever.

    • @shaunpatrick8345
      @shaunpatrick8345 3 роки тому +8

      No, it's like stopping gym payments without telling them. They will contact you to see if you made a mistake or if you've decided not to go to the gym again. You have no contract or ongoing relationship with a shop, so it's not in the same category.

    • @timlong7289
      @timlong7289 3 роки тому +9

      This is correct. If you pay by direct debit then just cancel it at the bank. You do not have to inform TV licensing that you don't need a license. It's up top them to prove that you do, and of course they will not be able to, unless you say something self-incriminating or allow an inspector into your house on a fishing expedition. You do not have to do anything and you do not have to let them in unless they have a court warrant (which they will not be able to get without probable cause and not having a license is not probable cause). Just. Don't. Pay. However, if you do need a license then just get one. Its not smart to deliberately flout the law. For the record, I've been legally license free for over 10 years at my current address and longer at previous addresses. There is a lot of power in knowing and understanding the rules.

    • @shaunpatrick8345
      @shaunpatrick8345 3 роки тому +2

      @@timlong7289 no, it's not correct. Unilaterally ending an ongoing contract without informing the other party is not the same as not going to a shop, and that party should not be expected to behave the way a shopkeeper does.
      "It's up top them to prove that you do"
      If you want to be harassed by people trying to determine whether you are using their service without paying for it then ignoring them is a great way to achieve that. A lot of people report being harassed by the BBC, but I have been license free for more than a decade and never been harassed. The people who get harassed are those who act the way you advise. I advise people not to ignore the letters, to tell the truth, and be courteous. It worked for me.

    • @timlong7289
      @timlong7289 3 роки тому +5

      @@shaunpatrick8345 Well each to their own. I don't disagree with you but I also don't think a TV license is an ongoing contract. Its something you were required to do by law so cannot be a contract. But you are right, if you are already in a relationship with TV licensing and they know who you are, then you may as well cancel with them (assuming the web site works and they haven't sacked all the call centre staff using the excuse of coronavirus, of course). But, if they don't know who you are and are addressing you as "the legal occupier" then there is very little up side to changing that. I don't like their bully tactics with threatening letters clearly designed to intimidate, I won't play the game on their terms. We are the sons and daughters of Robin Hood.

    • @shaunpatrick8345
      @shaunpatrick8345 3 роки тому +1

      @@timlong7289 car insurance is a legal requirement too. You can't just stop paying and not expect the insurance company to contact you.
      "if you are already in a relationship with TV licensing"
      There is no "if". The premise of the OP, who you agreed with, is that you _are_ in a relationship with them and should not contact them when you end it.

  • @JohnBeeblebrox
    @JohnBeeblebrox 3 роки тому +1

    I just just phoned up to cancel my licence. Bit of a wait - Monday morning during Covid so perfectly understandable. Got a very polite lady who quickly dealt with me - she even volunteered the refund process information.
    Have cancelled direct debit with bank so...the die is cast!
    Slightly scary (I don't know why) - probably because I've had a licence for nearly 42 years so the end of an era :-)
    Thanks for all your videos Jon - keep up the good work - well appreciated.

  • @MeteorTesh
    @MeteorTesh 3 роки тому +9

    Gonna cancel mine. Don't even use steaming services. My tv's basically just an over priced monitor for my games consoles.

  • @Mike-gz4xz
    @Mike-gz4xz 4 роки тому +2

    Thanks for all your good information taken on board ,i am have just installed roku express , getting my head around it now ,and may get amazon fire stick ,getting my self set up first as its step one for me , next step is to cancel my TV licence .Many thanks for all your help .

  • @nevermind824
    @nevermind824 4 роки тому +4

    No, don't cancel the direct debit. They send the bailiffs round. You've got to cancel the license first. Tell them you're emigrating and will no longer live at the address.

    • @nevermind824
      @nevermind824 4 роки тому

      @Mister Anonymous they do. You're in breach of contract and are still required to pay for the licence. If you pay annually then it expires and they send reminders. If you pay monthly then you still owe for the remainder of the year.

    • @nevermind824
      @nevermind824 4 роки тому

      @Sky Diver if you pay quarterly by DD, you still owe for the year. They send bailiffs round to collect. You need to phone up first and cancel

    • @pmp1665
      @pmp1665 4 роки тому +2

      @@nevermind824 You have no idea what you're talking about.

  • @cad6095
    @cad6095 3 роки тому

    Callers by appointment only is always a good one. When they say ok when can I come around say a random date 5 years in the future. Works everytime

  • @lkr8720
    @lkr8720 4 роки тому +3

    I have done this about 2 months ago. FEELS GREAT

  • @isupporttruthtellers8182
    @isupporttruthtellers8182 3 роки тому +2

    I cancelled mine 10 years ago. No one has ever come knocking. I receive a generic letter every 2 years, which I ignore. Unfortunately the BBC receives a lot of its funding from the ,EU and certain Arab states. We still never be rid of them.

  • @michaelyates5976
    @michaelyates5976 4 роки тому +5

    Doing it properly is cancelling your DD. Done, sorted, no runaround.

    • @Badger-w8u
      @Badger-w8u 4 роки тому +1

      If you don't want to speak to fellow human while cancelling the licence , do it online .

    • @michaelyates5976
      @michaelyates5976 4 роки тому

      @@Badger-w8u Why cancel your license with them Paul? You will get the covid 'short staffed' runaround. Cancel at the bank. Done, sorted.