The television licence is an outdated concept – and the plans to replace it are even more out of touch with reality.

The television licence is an outdated concept – and the plans to replace it are even more out of touch with reality.
In a world of infinite, often overwhelming choice, there’s a case to be made for the pleasures of the scheduled broadcast.
As more and more alternatives appear, TV broadcasters seem oddly hell-bent on making the viewing experiencing as unpleasant as possible.