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Personally, when they say "you haven't got a TV licence" I'd be inclined to say "I haven't got a fishing licence or a firearms licence either, but I don't get people coming to my door to sell me those".

Personally I keep them talking as long as possible so they cant spend that time harrassing someone less able to cope with it. 48 minutes is my record so far.

I still love the story about the guy who had a Goon come to his door, The Goon says "You don't have a license at this address sir" The guy replies, "I don't watch TV". The Goon then points to the guys roof and says, "but you have an ariel there sir", the guy replies, "I've got milk in my fridge but it doesn't mean I'm keeping a fking cow!"

*Knock at the door* Me: *Hi, who are you?* Agent: *TV licence* Me: *No thank you* *Shut door in agent's face*

The writing is on the wall for the BBC but the paint has yet to dry.

I think if they ever visit me, I will just stand there staring at them silently, dribbling.

I've seen all these videos. As Larry Grayson used to say, 'shut that door'!

Bin all letters & ignore them completely. As the famous song went....Silence is Golden. You win, they lose. JOB DONE.

Its sickened me to the stomach when the guy read out the rights to the home owner. Its a sheer intimidation tactic. If he said that to a poor frightened old lady she would have a heart attack. Im a fairly tolerant individual, but a bully is one thing I won't accept!!

Trying to read the guy his rights the inspector thinks he's a cop 😂

If everyone just closed the door when these people come, they basically no longer have a job. They probably scrape by at the moment with the people that trip themselves up.

The longer you talk them round in circles, the less time they'll have to intimidate the old lady next door. I've been locked down for what seems like forever, and I look forward to hawkers and cold callers because that's the longest conversation I might have in a week. I love keeping them on my doorstep and telling them all about my aches & pains. Especially since I don't have any. PHUKM.

You're 100% correct all you have to do is close the door, but no one can deny the entertainment value of winding these muppets up.. but yes, there is a risk of being tripped up

Not had a TV licence since I moved out from home when I was 18. I'm 48 now...

bucket of cold water from above. just watering my window box plants officer

As soon as you shut the door their investigation ends there....

Agent: “do you have a TV license?” Me: “No. I don’t facilitate in the funding of pedophiles! “ proceeds to close the door

Apparently my " property is now under investigation " . Amusing really as my property is an inanimate object with no discernible interest in watching television , live or otherwise .

LOL HE TRIED ARRESTING HIM that's actually hilarious. Isn't it a crime to impersonate an officer?

This has been my point for years. Why on earth do they insist on standing there, arguing? Absolutely no point. Great video.

For people who are confident enough to speak to the TV licencing without giving up any useful info I think its good to keep them at the door, wasting their time and causing as much disruption/frustration to the licencing agent as possible. The longer they are getting their ears pulled at that door the less time they have at a more susceptible house. Obviously those that aren't as confident should shut the door or just dont open it in the first place.

The first question a goon usually asks is "are you the occupier of the house" it's not until you confirm that you are will they tell you they are from TV tax. last time I just closed the door when I seen his little cash machine and his black handbag under his arm they all carry with them. Next time they knock and ask if I'm the occupier I'm going to say no, I'm the next door neighbour I just nip around to answer the door for them then close the door lol

Definitely interesting videos, If one calls at my house it will be a quick "Hello - Goodbye" door shut.

Not paid for 15 years now (approximately £2000 saved!). Like you say John, it can be intimidating if dialogue ensues. Shut that door folks immediately ! Job done. If you happen to be watching telly without a license, just make sure they can’t see it through the window.

I slapped tv licencing with a WOIRA about ten years ago and havnt had any letters or knocks at the door since, they did send a tv detector van to sit outside my house about a week after i did that but when i went out to confront the driver he wound up his window and left the estate very quickly much to my amusement.

I live in a rough estate in Belfast. TV goons don't come near it. They know better

I agree with you mate shut the door but for a laugh I did tell them I'd mental health issues n go bonkers if he didn't leave me alone never heard a word since 🤣🤣🤣

I can see how some will be tempted to goad a Crapita employee and some of them probably deserve to be goaded. Most, however, are simply employed in a rotten job and trying to make a living. Saying "no thanks" and shutting the door is the best way to deal with them. Thanks for the video; the "Goon of Goons" one was a new one on me.

I don’t get why people get so wound up and engage for so long. Be polite and then say goodbye.

Wouldn't it just be easier for the BBC to pay its own way. It's actually a shame for other live TV channels that they loose customers because one network has a stranglehold over everything.

This is one of the most bizarre practices I’ve ever seen. A TV license?!? Seriously?

Can you do a video showing the decrease in TV licenses over the past X number of years? If the data isn't available perhaps submit a freedom of information request to the BBC?

Just call the number on the TV licence letter and tell them you no longer need a licence. Then if an inspector turns up, just say 'no thanks' and close the door.

I think most people just carry on talking to them as they want to wind them up...and when they've left the property they go back into the house and carry on watching live TV!

I would ask the TV license inspector a question. The question is , have you got business insurance for your car. I bet most of them don’t have it. That’s a far worse crime than having no TV license.

Cancelled my tv licence almost 2 weeks ago. Just got my no licence needed comfirmation in the post. Thank you for the information. You are very informative. Thank you.

just beat them up and then claim they were breaking in

First rate video. No fluff, simple honest guidance. Absolute excellence. This video will stand the test of time.

I've got a simple solution for dealing with licence goons and that is to get a doorbell camera - like ring or similar - and connect to your wifi. Then these individuals have no choice to be filmed and can't intimidate very well from talking to someone behind a closed door. It'll be cool to see more user uploaded video reviews soon.

My partner kept getting threatening letters from the goons. She was worried until I showed her your informative video now we both laugh about it. Good stuff 👏

That 2nd one was october last year and the licencing guy had a mask on. I thought TV licencing said they didn't do any visits during the pandemic

Alright team. So! After ingnoring all the letters, got a new one yesterday sounding like we are going back to square one. Do not engage! That's my experience and I encourage everyone to do the same

Unfortunately it is so tempting to open up on these hateful people, but as chilly tells us, shut the door. I made my declaration have have my reference number but still expect a visit from these thuggish tax collectors, I do not watch live tv, its YT or Netflix or prime. NEVER EVER the bbc claptrap or any other live broadcast !

I think from now on instead of saying filming for security purposes it should be filming for comedic value or even training purposes

Half of them type of videos, a few months later be another one of them getting busted. No point getting cocky or smart just shut that door.

From time to time I watch these TV Licence Inspector interaction videos on KZfaq, also interactions with police officers and other officials by "First Amendment Auditors" and subjects of traffic stops. There seems to be a great desire in human nature to win arguments, but it's so much simpler (and more effective) to say nothing.

Always be polite, do not confirm anything, do not deny anything.

It's actually painful listening to these people try and sound intelligent talking about implied rights of access and acts of parliament not being law. They would be in for the shock of their lives if they ever tried to argue it in a court room. An intelligent person would just accept that this organization are never going to stop sending people as they feel they are doing a 'public service' making sure everyone is paying their TV license. Listen to ChilliJon and just shut the door in their face asap. Saves your time and wastes theirs, perfect.

I've been getting letters for about 5 years now saying I'm under investigation and an inspector will pay me a visit. Wish they would hurry the fck up already.

They have the same powers as a mail man.

The dude reading his rights was hilarious 😂😂

Goon: our records show you don't have a tv license. Me: My tv works perfectly well without one. **shuts door**

"Why are they talking to them?" It's fun for some people and they are confident they can handle it. I wouldn't, I'm a busy man I've got KZfaq to watch and stuff.

I'd talk to them, I don't even use the TV, there's absolutely no evidence they can get. I'll just waste their time as long as they're willing to waste it so they aren't harassing anyone else, get myself a couple laughs out of it too.

first rule of a goon at your door dont open door, second rule if you open door to goon is close door

Thanks Chilli great video today had letter 4 no hell and damnation though like 1,2,3

I live in one of the rougher areas in my town and these goons stopped coming here years ago nobody pays the license fee here and parents encouraged all the local kids to move them on after about a year they stopped coming all together.

Thanks to you Jon I stopped paying for something i didnt need. I evaluated how much TV I watched in a week....sometimes it never even went on. I was paying for something i didnt use. It took your vids to open my eyes. I dont have a sneeky look either out of principle.....TV is full of doom and gloom anyway. Stuff the TV licence and BBC. Thanks Jon....but i wish my Dad would follow suit....at 86 he wont....heyho Im not paying so thats a start.

If I lived in England I'd definitely own an airhorn for these people.

Hi, just came across your channel. I have just cancelled my licence and was wondering how to deal with a visit. Thank you so much for your advice and pointing out our rights. I feel better now. I just worry about older people, who could be very intimidated, especially the guy who read rights to the guy. Thank you so much. ❤️

They always turn up when I'm watching eastenders or Dragons Den. 🤣

Stringing them along is risky but wasting their time is keeping them from their next victim

If the inspectors are nice about it / accept what you say and walk off, I don't have a problem. When they start making demands, they deserve all the aggro they get. Personally I will just say "sorry I don't watch TV" and close the door on them.

Excellent. I am spreading the word and have recommended your channel. Most people still believe these goons have some sort of official status and power. They quote instances of people being thrown into prison and, of course, they're frightened witless of the dreaded TV licensing vans. I attempt to remonstrate, and truth to tell, I've yet to meet someone who's in favour of the TV licence. They are often shocked when they find out they have to have a license to watch ANY live broadcast, not just the vile BBC.

Loved that third goon!! What a complete idiot! I can’t wait for them to come round my house, hello who are you “tv licensing” me “do you see that gate at the end of my drive, don’t let it hit you on the way out” 😂😂😂

I agree they shouldn't be a TV licence in this day and age I think we are going about things the wrong way the argument should be just get rid of the BBC and if they are elements create content out of it, it can be completely commercial as long as the BBC exists there will always be after getting money from the public.

In the first film you're asking, "Why is he still talking to him?" He's a Weegie, that's why.

The last bird had great knockers - I might have invited her in.

I like the vibe of this channel, so positive and supportive in tone and content.

Careful Sir, you'll be inviting the Alex Belfield treatment with this channel. ;-)

I had another letter from them that comes in a red envelope, of course it went in the bin. Its about time they stopped contributing to the decline of the trees.

I agree with the advice of answer the door, ask who the person is, when they say TV Licensing simply say “no thank you” and close the door. Nice and polite. Where I think some people try to enter a conversation and be more objectionable, is because this visit will have been preceded by a large number of deliberately threatening letters. And of course it makes for good KZfaq. The one to review is those few Search Warrants. Where the choice of the person in the home is taken away. Here there needs to be a more considered plan of action. 1. If they turn up with a search warrant, normally accompanied by the police, let them in immediately. 2. Start video recording. Say nothing 3. If they ask your name, ask specifically “Am I obliged to answer your questions?” “Am I under arrest?” Are you going to read me my rights?” 4. Usually now they will read you your rights. From now on state “I have the right to remain silent”. 5. If the police intervene, ask them politely not to get involved, state to them that they are only in attendance to prevent a breach of the peace. Advise them not to assist TVL in any way, and that you are recording the proceedings. 6. Identify where the TV is and show them the TV remote controls. 7. If they start to examine computer equipment, laptops, tablets etc state “Under the Communications Act 2003, amended in 2004, computers are not considered TV equipment and you do not have the right to inspect computers, please desist from touching these things”. If they continue, state, “I believe you are acting outside the remit of your search warrant, stop now or I will bring about legal proceedings against you” 8. They may imply that not giving them your name or signing their form you are obstructing. In which case state “As you have cautioned me and I have the right to say nothing, that in order to proceed with your questions I require for you to appoint me a solicitor, as I am uncomfortable with not now knowing my legal rights, as either I have the right to remain silent or I don’t” If the police start to get involved repeat point 5 above, nice and politely. 9. If they start to turn on the TV, remind them that this address does not have a TV licence, so if they enable a live TV picture to appear, they are causing an offence to be committed. It is not an offence to have equipment capable of watching live TV only the act of watching it or BBC iPlayer requires a licence. 10. Don’t ask them to leave, simply invoke your rights, control the police (who often don’t understand the law and misinterpret their role), and allow the search warrant visit to naturally end. Don’t sign paperwork, don’t threaten and remain calm. Do not swear or raise your voice, that is what they want to happen, so the police can bring about obstruction charges. In the end, most convictions for watching TV without a licence are because the occupant admitted the offence or signed the TVL form. Without those things, they have no case to bring. A video record of the search warrant is vital, it gives TVL warning that misconduct won’t be tolerated. The police are just bystanders in these scenarios. If you don’t admit to watching TV without a licence, they would have to produce evidence that you did, or commit perjury by saying they saw you watch live TV. Thankfully search warrants are very rare, almost impossible in Scotland, and the BBC really don’t want to use them cause of the bad publicity. But if one happens, please stay quiet and remain calm.

a lot of this was about not what to do when you get a knock ,your comments did highlight this ! personally i think the less you say the better if you ring them to cancel as i did they already know your reasons , i would ask who they are, which is perfectly normal with a stranger on your property , say i don't need a TV licence don't engage them no matter what they are saying , finish with thank you followed by closing your door , no stress job done .

"Why is he still engaging with him?" - So he can put it on KZfaq

You're a hero mate, I now feel comfortable and within my rights to cancel it.

My property has been under investigation for nearly 8 years, still waiting for the raid !!!

Thank you for all the info if they ring my doorbell I will be prepared for them.

I've got better advice never answer your door to anyone job done another great video👊

Great summarisation. Thanks for posting

Great advice as usual Jon 👍

I thought unannounced visits to strangers were against covid regulations.

yes great work chili thanks Inspector c

Good advice Jon, if one of these goons turns up I will advise them 'No thanks. Goodbye.' Then shut the door.

Great work mate 👍

The removal of the implied right of access relates to the fact that people are generally allowed to come onto your property and knock on your door. If you remove that right, the TV licensing goon is now automatically a trespasser. That said, the moment you inform them of that, they need to leave straight away, so I don't know why they have hung around here.

I don't go fishing so I don't buy a fishing licence, I don't own a gun so I don't buy a gun licence so why do these goons expect me to buy a tv licence when I don't watch live tv?

I have to point out that anyone acting on behalf of an enforcement agency (e.g DVLA, TV, local authority etc.) MUST caution you (caution same one as the police use) if they believe you may have committed a criminal offence. It is just a warning that whatever you say may (aka WILL) be used against you. This is exactly why you should say nothing.

Just put up a notice outside your door that reads "No soliciting, religious groups or TV Licence Inspectors. If you want to ring the bell and speak to me, I charge £100 per minute. If you agree to these terms then please proceed and ring the bell"

Love it ! Can we have some more please ?

Removing their implied rights of access is not to stop them entering your house it is to stop them passing the threshold of your property.. I've had two of them arrested for trespass for being on my property after having their implied rights removed

Brilliant, really appreciate and enjoy your channel keep up the good work .👍

Brilliant Brilliant Brilliant. I'll keep watching your videos. Very amusing and entertaining 😄.

In had one visit a few weeks ago and I just acted like clunk on wacky races. He left after a few seconds.🤪😁

The best thing is these videos is that it degrades the job of being a tv license inspector. Being a postie over the past few weeks there has been a MASSIVE increase in the new red envelopes especially with the gradual relaxation of lockdown rules

I think your videos are great and less gas lighting and more informative well done. Jon :)

Lol you keep saying don’t talk to them, but you gotta realise people love a good confrontation 😂

removing applied right's of access has actually been used to obtain warrants so i wouldn't recommend anyone doing it

Hello. TV licensing sir. No thanks made my declaration bye shut door. The end

Everard "Shut that door " ..😂😂