Culture Secretary Nadine Dorries signalled the end of the BBC licence fee this week, indicating that a new funding model will be found by 2027, when the Royal Charter is up for renewal.

The national mood towards the BBC has soured. According to the latest YouGov polling, the majority of people think the licence fee is unfair, does not offer value for money and that the BBC should be funded in an alternative way.

IEA Communications & Public Affairs Officer Kieran Neild-Ali was joined by Harry Fone, Campaign Manager at the TaxPayers' Alliance to discuss the Licence fee, its origins, its shortcomings and what the future may hold for the BBC.

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