Julia Hartley-Brewer trolled the BBC and got just the reception she deserved – 17 takedowns worth tuning in for

The Government has announced it will axe the BBC licence fee in five years time, throwing the future of numerous channels and services and indeed the corporation’s entire future into doubt.

Here’s what culture secretary Nadine Dorries said on Twitter.

This licence fee announcement will be the last. The days of the elderly being threatened with prison sentences and bailiffs knocking on doors, are over.

Time now to discuss and debate new ways of funding, supporting and selling great British content. https://t.co/sXtK25q27H

— Nadine Dorries (@NadineDorries) January 16, 2022

The move was widely interpreted as throwing a juicy bone to heartland Tories to appease them in the wake of ‘Partygate’ and the pressure that continues to grow on beleaguered so-called prime minister, Boris Johnson.

Talking of which, TalkRadio presenter Julia Hartley-Brewer took time out from not wearing mask to list all the BBC services she does – or rather, doesn’t use – to ask the question – is it value for money?

I pay the BBC licence fee and these are the only services I ever use. Good value for money…?🤷🏻‍♀️ pic.twitter.com/435wmJGBrn

— Julia Hartley-Brewer (@JuliaHB1) January 16, 2022

And it got entirely the reception it deserved. Here are our favourite responses.

1.

I should only pay taxes for the six roads I use. https://t.co/hHe4gPFQCD

— Danny Wallace (@dannywallace) January 16, 2022

2.

Waiting to hear Julia Hartley-Brewer call for the Fire Brigade to be scrapped because she, personally, hasn't had to be rescued from a burning building.

— Russ Jones (@RussInCheshire) January 17, 2022

3.

You mean you don’t watch and listen to EVERY SINGLE THING the BBC puts out??

You know who else that applies to?

Everyone.

— Ben Stephens (@stephens_ben) January 16, 2022

4.

I never sit in three of the seats in my car. Total rip-off.

— Outofleftfield (@Outofleftfield9) January 16, 2022

5.

Yes, because the financial equivalent to those 4 television channels and two radio stations all broadcasting 24/7 would be buying a newspaper once every 6 days. https://t.co/5KcG1cqeAn

— Dara Ó Briain (@daraobriain) January 16, 2022

6.

The only NHS services I ever use are prescribed inhalers and a 15 minute check up with the asthma nurse, but you don't see me calling for National Insurance to be abolished. https://t.co/WkAldGJH5u

— Pip (@pipmadeley) January 16, 2022

7.

I see that dipshit on toast hasn’t crossed out iPlayer, meaning she gets access to everything on all the channels she has crossed out.

— Jason Hazeley (@JasonHazeley) January 17, 2022

8.

https://twitter.com/josierones/status/1482876696416202753?s=20

9.

I pay road tax. I use the following roads: M25, M40, M6, A21, Shortlands Rd, Westmoreland Rd, The bit that joins Shortlands Road and Westmoreland Road. Good value for money?

— @[email protected] (@mrchrisaddison) January 17, 2022