Renovation work is ongoing, but the permanent replacement of the Bilsdale mast has not yet been completed. Credit: David Dixon/Alamy Stock Photo
A BBC spokesperson said: «After the Bilsdale fire in August 2021, viewers in Yorkshire and the north east of England experienced interruptions in viewing and listening.»
The BBC is working with Arqiva. restore full service as soon as possible. However, after more than 18 months, Arqiva has not been able to achieve the expected level of performance both under the contract and for our audience.
“The BBC is currently looking for the money that Arqiva owes under its contract with the BBC.”
This incident sparked a backlash against the BBC as over a million license fee payers were left without access to basic services.< /p> Do you think the BBC license fee should be abolished? — pollThe broadcaster has previously said that viewers who have been disconnected for more than a month can apply for either a partial refund or an extension of their television license. As of January 2022, 11,000 people have used the offer.
But MPs called the policy «disappointing». Kevin Hollinreik, MP for Thirsk and Malton, said: «I believe that ultimately these people should be fully refunded for the license fees.»
Arqiva offered affected customers a £50 Currys voucher to purchase streaming television. a device such as the Amazon Fire stick.
Bealsdale's mast, first built for the BBC in 1969, was 315m high and was one of the most powerful transmitters in the UK.
Firefighting caused by water, six fire engines were involved. However, the damage was so severe that the mast had to be destroyed.
A smaller mast has since been erected, but the BBC said it did not meet the minimum broadcast requirements set out in its contract with Arqiva.
Reconstruction work is ongoing, but the permanent replacement of the mast has not yet been completed. Arqiva previously said construction would be completed by spring 2023.
Arqiva said it was aware that the BBC had filed a lawsuit, but no further details were known.
A spokesperson said : “Our attention is restoring the mast. After the fire, we spent tens of millions of pounds to restore television services to over 99 per cent of households with temporary transmitters, as well as providing call center staff, home support and community visits.»
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