> The infuriating thing is, we’ve already paid for it. No you didn't. For the example, the BBC typically only pays independent production companies (which is a

> The infuriating thing is, we’ve already paid for it. No you didn't. For the example, the BBC typically only pays independent production companies (which is about 40% of their output) a fraction of what the content costs to make because the indie retains distribution rights afterwards and can make up the rest with sales. Same with scriptwriters, or actors.