Thousands of Brits are yet to get a colour TV
It is easy to think that everyone watches TV on 42 inch LCDs or on their computer nowadays.But 30,000 people in the UK still tune in to the X Factor and Strictly Come Dancing on a black and white set, it has been claimed.
TV Licensing has revealed that almost 30,000 Brits still use old tech televisions rather than newer flat screens or the online services like the iPlayer.
Despite BBC1 and ITV started broadcasting in colour 40 years ago, these people have continued to watch everything in black and white -- which probably means they are not snooker fans.
They will also have saved thousands of pounds by not upgrading with evert tech advance, it puts you need for a new 50 inch HD LCD TV this Christmas into perspective doesn't it?
A TV Licensing spokesman said: "These figures show TV has never been more popular across the spectrum, and with so many ways to watch TV now available, it is important people are aware of their legal responsibilities.
"Whether you watch in black and white on a 40-year-old TV set or in colour on a brand new 37in LCD flatscreen, you need to be covered by a TV Licence if watching or recording programmes as they are broadcast.
"The same is true if you access programmes via the internet as they are being shown on TV - if you're using a laptop, mobile phone, games console or any other device."
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"Whether you watch in black and white on a 40-year-old TV set or in colour on a brand new 37in LCD flatscreen, you need to be covered by a TV Licence if watching or recording programmes as they are broadcast.
"The same is true if you access programmes via the internet as they are being shown on TV - if you're using a laptop, mobile phone, games console or any other device."
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