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The TV licence

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In the UK, any household that watches or records live television must have a TV licence. The licence is bought once a year, and people over 75 can get it free, while blind people can get a reduced rate. The money raised from the licence fee is used to fund the BBC.

Watching or recording live TV without a valid licence is against the law and can lead to a fine. The key facts for this topic are that a TV licence is needed to watch or record live television and that the fee pays for the BBC. Watching live TV without a licence is therefore not allowed.

Memory tip: A TV licence is needed to watch live TV; the fee funds the BBC.

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A household must have a TV licence to watch or record live television in the UK.

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  1. 1. A household must have a TV licence to watch or record live television in the UK.

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    Correct answer: True

    True. Watching or recording live TV in the UK requires a TV licence, which funds the BBC.

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