TV Licences
Do you remember how Evil Edna was? If you get caught without a TV Licence, you ain't seen nothing yet...
If you use a television for watching or recording television programmes, you are required by law to buy a TV Licence. The money goes towards funding the BBC TV and Radio stations.
PRIVATE SECTOR HOUSING
If you live in a shared house where you have all signed separate contracts, you will also need to buy your own TV Licence if you intend to use a television. If you and your housemates have a joint contract (i.e. that you have all signed one agreement), you just need to buy one licence between all of you (no matter how many televisions are in the household)
HALLS ACCOMMODATION
If you have a television in your room in halls you will be required to by a TV Licence in order to watch it legally. Regardless of the fact that you live in a 'Hall' with many other people, each room is required to have its own individual licence for watching television.
If you are caught using a television without a licence, you could be liable for a fine of up to £1000
A TV licence for a colour television is currently £135.50 per year. You will get a reduction if you are registered blind and it is free for those over 75 years of age. You can pay for the licence in one go or you can spread the cost throughout the year by paying monthly.
To buy or renew your TV Licence, go to theTV Licencing
website or call 
0844 800 6734
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