But what was I doing? Watching UK telly via the 1.37m satellite dish I upgraded to a couple of years ago, when I determined the standard DIY 80cm dish didn't gather enough of a signal to maintain a picture in even a moderate drizzle. So having splashed out for a suitable parabolica, here I was, a fire blazing, snug and warm, being entertained.Why is this better? Because I am not paying a UK licence fee of £139.50, annually, for the privilege of viewing advert-laden, oft-repeated, dumbed-down programs. The quality of the shows on offer isn't better because I'm here, it's better because it's now true value for money.
