In September 2008, Noel revealed that he no longer pays his TV licence, as he is protesting against the BBC's way of treating people who don't pay the fee.
Noel: (on his protest against the BBC's licence fee) Auntie's put boxing gloves on. I'm so incensed by the idea that I'm guilty of something that I actually cancelled my licence fee a few months ago. They haven't found me, and nobody's come knocking on the door.
Noel: I'll admit I'm a contributor to the decline in TV standards. I'm guilty as charged for certain things. I don't say that with pride, but I'm not quite so guilty as others.