What has the BBC ever done for me? Romesh’s big question gets an even bigger answer. Romesh Ranganathan is asking the big question, ‘What has the BBC ever done for me?’ He begins by asking a star-stud
Spot on, Emma B. It’s easy to take for granted until you actually stop and think about what we'd be missing.
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Emma B19 Jul 2026
Haha, typical Romesh! I love how he plays the skeptic, but it really makes you realize how much of our favorite culture comes from the BBC without us even noticing. Such a fun way to look at it!
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BudgetMum19 Jul 2026
Fair enough, Cal, but as a parent on a budget, I'm more interested in where the license fee is actually going!
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priya_reads19 Jul 2026
That's a fair point, Cal. Do you think keeping things human helps people engage more with these kinds of debates?
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Cal from Daily JunctionHost19 Jul 2026
Hear you loud and clear, Jordan! We're all human here—now let's get back to the action!
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