... is a not for profit organisation and doesn't allow advertising due to the "unique way its funded", why is the website peppered with ads and every time I watch a video clip do I get an advert for Toshiba laptops first?

 

they also dont tell you that it costs 2 quid if you txt one of the radio shows!

How come every other channel etc has to advise you of costs of txts and calls but the BBC dont?

 

No advertising applies to UK only as it is deemed a public service.

Any services being offered to those outside of the UK are not deemed to be a public service so revenue is sought from other sources for this.

 

As I'm abroad, I get the international version of the site. Can someone in the UK go to the BBC news site and tell me if it has ads too then?

 

It hasn't. Did I not explain myself well enough?

If it is outside the UK it is deemed a commerical service, so adverts are placed throughout as per any other website.

If your on a UK service provider then you are more than likely a License Fee payer so they are not allowed to serve adverts to you.

 

As said above, only adverts for people overseas.

 

No need to be a sarky git

Its 2am and I'm tired. Just curious that's all and wanted to know.