Captain Sensible
Well-known member
If the EFL wanted the BBC to stream live radio commentary via the local stations online then they would let them or charge them appropriately for the right to do so.
However they think, and have done for years now, that they can make more ££ licencing the rights as part of the various Player packages which cost c£50 a year for a few commentaries and highlights. ( in contrast the licence fee is £145.50 a year for multiple tv and radio stations, iPlayer, a free BBC News website, 6 Music and Strictly Come Dancing and has been since 2010) .
Suggest you direct your fire at the EFL.
Why can I listen to Crawley then? Also why do other BBC regional stations allow online streaming of matches? Yes I know it's a shite deal with player that's the reason, and not the economic scenario you give. It's the principle that you pay a licence fee and it's free to air on FM, yet we are forced to listen to Crawley online. It is a scam! The BBC sold it, even though we pay for it. Just because you tell me where to direct my criticism, doesn't make the point invalid.