Is the BBC right to waive the licence fee for the Royal wedding? @eamonderry and former royal editor for The Sun Duncan Larcombe debate

May 01, 2018, 09:51 AM

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The BBC has waived the TV licence fee for communities wanting to watch Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's wedding. It means street parties and other special events can screen the wedding live without buying a licence. The BBC has said - "In exceptional circumstances, the BBC can grant a dispensation for the temporary viewing of television... for the sole purpose of screening an event which is judged by the BBC to be of national importance." "The BBC considers that the royal wedding is such an event." What do you think? Vinny got the views of Duncan Larcombe, former royal editor for The Sun newspaper, and commentator Eamonn McCann.