National switch to digital television begins - Page 2

accymel · 30-03-2005, 19:54

Its a bit of a joke when we are payin for this n Europe isn't it???? I think caught be the gingangooes

accymel · 30-03-2005, 19:54

Its a bit of a joke when we are payin for this n Europe isn't it???? I think we're caught by the gingangooes quite a bit!!!

accymel · 30-03-2005, 19:57

Oh goodie i can book it for 2009 then pmsl

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Originally Posted by entwisi

We are OK in Granada untill 2009 though so don't go getting on that plane just yet.

You can also get BBC, ITV,CH5 + a few others via a 'SKY' box without a subscription to BSkyB. YOu ring up and ask for a Free to Air card.

Ian

accymel · 30-03-2005, 19:59

Ahhhh n another point is ..... what about u having multiple tv sets in the house when the analogue goes off they wont work n then u'll have to have links n boxes for them too which will cost a bomb!!!!

Neil · 30-03-2005, 20:13

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Originally Posted by entwisi

We didn't pay for one for MIL. Just rang up and it came a few days later.

How long ago was that mate. They may have changed the rules. I paid £20 ish for one about 15 months ago. Things might have changed when the BBC stopped paying Sky to encrypt their channels. They now only pay to have their programmes show up on the Sky guide. Did you know you can get extra channels on a Sky box besides what Sky show you on the EPG?

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Originally Posted by Tinkerbelle

I'm just thinking though

The European countries that are viewing these channels might have some means of paying the BBC too

No they pay nothing. Just stick up a dish and use a Digibox without card and get it for free, just like we can.

accymel · 30-03-2005, 20:19

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Originally Posted by Neil

No they pay nothing. Just stick up a dish and use a Digibox without card and get it for free, just like we can.

Eh ??? but we pay licience fees so technically not for free does Europe pay for our channels if not they get it for free at the cost of us!!

Neil · 30-03-2005, 20:20

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Originally Posted by accystanmac

does Europe pay for our channels if not they get it for free at the cost of us!!

They do not pay for our channels. We pay for ours but they can get it for free.

accymel · 30-03-2005, 20:25

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Originally Posted by Neil

They do not pay for our channels. We pay for ours but they can get it for free.

err irish but thats what i said lol thats just not fair!! why dont they charge less n charge europe as well!! bloody freeloaders lol

Margaret Pilkington · 30-03-2005, 20:39

Well, most of the stuff on the box is so seriously rubbish........they are welcome to it in the EU

Tinkerbelle · 30-03-2005, 20:46

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Originally Posted by Margaret Pilkington

Well, most of the stuff on the box is so seriously rubbish........they are welcome to it in the EU

Yeah to them in Europe it is proably new and interesting, to us it is repeat after repeat................. the BBC are the worst on terrestrial for it and we have to pay for the priveledge. If I have to sit through another Only Fools and Horses or Last Of The Summer Wine

don't get me wrong the programmes were good but how many times can you laugh at the same thig!

Margaret Pilkington · 30-03-2005, 20:52

Oh how I agree with that sentiment.
Is there no-one out there who can write a good sit com????
Those programmes were fine in their day but they are a bit like me now......'tired and elderly'

I really can't remember the last time I watched something on TV that I really enjoyed.

accymel · 30-03-2005, 20:54

Oh but they dont make em like they used to tho n cant come up with owt worth watching its that bad its all reality tv, tho i like watching a bit of ole Alf Garnet on uk gold that still makes me chuckle how so not PC that is pmsl