We ask you how the BBC should raise money as director-general Tim Davie faces pressure to balance the company’s books.

Last week, Davy said he was open to “more progressive” funding approaches and revealed the “largest-ever consultation process” over its future.

Mr Davey said he believed license fees should still be charged to some extent because he believed it was important that everyone had a “stake”.

However, comments from independent Readers are diverse. While some advocate retaining the BBC as a British institution with ad-free, high-quality programming, others have expressed concerns about the BBC’s independence and transparency.

Suggestions include adopting an ad-based model (such as ITV) or subscription (such as Netflix),

Criticism has been raised about the fairness of the TV license fee and the burden it places on households, particularly as the cost of living soars.

This is what you have to say:

‘We should be proud’

Having endured television for many years in another country, I was happy to pay the BBC license fee, even though my income was only a state pension. When put into a wider context, I don’t think Brits realize how lucky we are to have high quality programming without advertising compared to the American style channels, shows and endless advertising.

The latter seems to be churning out crap for the lowest common denominator, and having the BBC produce films and programs for thinking people is a breath of fresh air. I believe that we in Britain should be proud to have the BBC as a uniquely British institution. In fact, I think we should cherish and protect it.

Bomi I can

‘Should be funded by government’

The BBC, as a public service broadcaster, has a completely different purpose from other commercial broadcasters and should therefore be funded by the government.

The BBC should receive funding for a certain period of time (e.g. five years) to operate its services and produce programmes. Clear targets and expectations should be set for what is to be achieved during the period, such as engagement, education, and be empowered to generate revenue, with any “profits” returned to the Treasury.

The BBC is an important national asset that creates far greater value for the country and its people than BBC 2 evening programming. It deserves to be resourced to thrive, not used as a punching bag for every government to distract from its mismanagement of funds, which are over 10 times larger than the BBC’s budget.

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‘It must maintain its independence’

The most important factor in the debate about the future of the BBC is that it must remain independent. This is our outlet for news during conflicts and emergencies. This is a role that no other station can assume, and it is the price that today’s government, biased or not, should pay.

If this is another service that the wealthy feel they have the right to interfere with, that independence is at risk.

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“Make advertising pay”

It’s simple, just do like ITV and let the advertising pay. The whole concept of needing a license to watch the BBC… is such nonsense… other networks are doing just fine without forcing people to pay.

ITV does a great job with this approach. Time magazine and the BBC followed suit and stopped threatening the public.

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“License fees should be abolished”

I don’t think it’s reasonable to include the TV license fee as part of the household bill. It’s unfair that corporate board remuneration, public facing BBC staff earn millions while people struggle to pay their bills from ever-increasing utility bills/council tax/insurance/fuel costs. Why are we asking people who earn more to pay more, while the BBC pays ridiculously high salaries.

The BBC’s license fee should be scrapped and its own funding model should be found, with no more than 25% of the BBC’s essential services coming from government.

Saying this is a national service and asking the public to pay a handsome salary package is morally wrong!

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‘I can’t defend the BBC in the 21st century’

I have many wonderful memories of the BBC and I would be sad to see it go. But I can’t defend the BBC in the 21st century. It’s neither informative nor entertaining, and its sense of humor is as dead as its culture of honor.

To do that, you don’t need to tell people so much what to think and feel, and there’s a certain confidence in allowing real laughter and real disapproval. The common denominator is that you need a sense of fair play, a sense of letting things happen the way they happen.

red squirrel

“Make it a subscription channel”

Just make it a subscription channel and just pay for the BBC.

Currently, even if you never watch the BBC, you must have a license to watch live TV on other channels.

Brummie Guy

“Do we want to remain a public service broadcaster?”

Before we decide who pays how much, we need to decide whether we want to keep the public service broadcasters.

If so, then the question of how to fund it becomes relevant.

colwyn day

“Private subscriptions only”

The BBC should be private subscription only. We never watch their shows, so why should we pay for something we never watch? My guess is that if people aren’t forced to pay, the BBC will go out of business soon.

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‘License fees are not an option’

Why do people with more money have to pay extra for the same product?

License fees are not an option.

The BBC is funded by public subscriptions.

Maybe clearing out those with the highest salaries could be the start of balancing the books. Huw Edward’s annual salary of £435,000 for reading news is reasonable?

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‘Outdated and unfair taxation’

Traditional television programming is drawing its final breaths, just as traditional media is experiencing declining ratings and readership. In this digital age, old-school entertainment and news media are becoming a thing of the past. The rise of streaming services, on-demand content and digital platforms has left regular television broadcasts and traditional print media in the dust.

To add insult to injury, people are tired of the deceptive practices of traditional media. Whether outright lies or intentional omissions, these outlets are increasingly seen as pushing a biased agenda that is not in the public’s best interest. Trust is at an all-time low and audiences are fleeing for more transparent, personal and honest sources of information and entertainment.

To make matters worse, many believe the BBC license fee is an outdated and unfair charge. It’s time to scrap this relic of a bygone era. The days of dominance by traditional broadcasters and print media are numbered as they fail to adapt to the changing media landscape.

Andrew Rusty

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