I think the tightest bastards are BT/TNT, you can never get deals or get them down on the price unless you take out their broadband or contract subscriptions. NOW TV you can get loads of discount with if you play it right.
Was having a discussion about this at work today and one lad claimed if you record everything and watch it later you don't need a license. He's a bit thick but occasionally right about weird things.
I like BBC dramas tbh. Something about the way they're made they're often the best imo. And documentaries. Some of the stuff on BBC4 is very good as well.