What is a TV licence?

The television licence is the instrument used to raise revenue to fund the BBC and S4C . Businesses, hospitals, schools and a range of other organisations are also required by law to hold television licences to watch and record live TV broadcasts.

How much does a TV licence cost in the UK?

When television broadcasts in the UK were resumed after a break due to the Second World War, it was decided to introduce a television licence fee to fund the service. When first introduced on 1 June 1946, the licence covering the monochrome-only single-channel BBC television service cost £2 (equivalent to £104.79 as of 2023).

Do I need a TV licence?

You can have one TV Licence for the whole household if you either: If you’re living in university accommodation you’ll need a TV Licence to watch TV in your own room. Shared areas may already be covered by a TV Licence. If you live at another address outside of term time, you can use its TV Licence while you’re at university on any device that’s: