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TV licence fee is 'yesterday's model', new BBC director general says

TV licence fee is 'yesterday's model', new BBC director general says

Matt Brittin gives his views on the corporation's future, six weeks after taking over the BBC.

July 8, 2026 at 12:37 PM Original source
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"We can and should be doing as much as possible on [enforcing] licence fee collection under the current model, but it's yesterday's model, it's a busted flush, it's no longer fit for purpose, and that's why we need to make the case for the BBC and a shift of the licence fee model."

— Matt Brittin , Executive

"A levy would solve a lot of problems for us, and we're certainly open to it, but it could be seen as, and is effectively another tax."

— Samir Shah , Executive

"If he has an ounce of moral rectitude he should return the money."

— Huw Edwards , Celebrity

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TV licence fee is 'yesterday's model', new BBC director general says
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Matt Brittin gives his views on the corporation's future, six weeks after taking over the BBC.

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