

Refuse to pay BBC TV licence fee until they air public education film
The Issue
My name is [Your Name], and I am a concerned parent in the United Kingdom. Every day, I fear for the future of my children. As a citizen of this country, I rely on publicly funded institutions like the BBC to act as responsible informers and educators. The BBC, funded by the TV licence fee paid by all of us, has a mandate to inform, educate, and entertain the public. However, I am concerned that this mandate is not being upheld.
The National Emergency Briefing is a crucial film that was created to address the current climate emergency and educate the public about its severe implications on our society and future generations. This educational film should be broadcasted during prime time to ensure maximum viewership and awareness. Unfortunately, it has not been given the exposure it deserves on the BBC, and as such, many remain unaware of the pressing issues it covers.
The BBC has a storied history of producing quality educational content, yet omitting such an important film undermines their role as an educator and informer of the public. In a time when misinformation spreads rapidly online, the need for accurate and timely information from a trusted source like the BBC is more vital than ever.
I am calling on the BBC to fulfill its duty to the public by airing The National Emergency Briefing during prime time. This action isn't just an ask; it's a responsibility they owe to the people who fund them. Only through accurate and comprehensive education can we prepare our children for the challenges they will face in the future, particularly with the urgent threat of climate change looming over us.
Until the BBC takes this essential step to educate the public adequately, I am resolved to refuse payment of the TV licence fee and urge others to join me in this stance.
Please join me in this cause to demand that the BBC broadcast The National Emergency Briefing in a primetime slot. Sign this petition to help ensure our publicly funded broadcaster adheres to its purpose of educating and informing us truthfully. Together, we can hold the BBC accountable and protect the future of our children.

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The Issue
My name is [Your Name], and I am a concerned parent in the United Kingdom. Every day, I fear for the future of my children. As a citizen of this country, I rely on publicly funded institutions like the BBC to act as responsible informers and educators. The BBC, funded by the TV licence fee paid by all of us, has a mandate to inform, educate, and entertain the public. However, I am concerned that this mandate is not being upheld.
The National Emergency Briefing is a crucial film that was created to address the current climate emergency and educate the public about its severe implications on our society and future generations. This educational film should be broadcasted during prime time to ensure maximum viewership and awareness. Unfortunately, it has not been given the exposure it deserves on the BBC, and as such, many remain unaware of the pressing issues it covers.
The BBC has a storied history of producing quality educational content, yet omitting such an important film undermines their role as an educator and informer of the public. In a time when misinformation spreads rapidly online, the need for accurate and timely information from a trusted source like the BBC is more vital than ever.
I am calling on the BBC to fulfill its duty to the public by airing The National Emergency Briefing during prime time. This action isn't just an ask; it's a responsibility they owe to the people who fund them. Only through accurate and comprehensive education can we prepare our children for the challenges they will face in the future, particularly with the urgent threat of climate change looming over us.
Until the BBC takes this essential step to educate the public adequately, I am resolved to refuse payment of the TV licence fee and urge others to join me in this stance.
Please join me in this cause to demand that the BBC broadcast The National Emergency Briefing in a primetime slot. Sign this petition to help ensure our publicly funded broadcaster adheres to its purpose of educating and informing us truthfully. Together, we can hold the BBC accountable and protect the future of our children.

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Petition created on 20 September 2026