[Stevieboy]

The British already require a license to *own* a TV.

Surely you jest? Not that I wouldn't believe it.

[ShadowAce]

Nope. I’m perfectly serious. What I’m not certain about is whether owning a TV without paying the license is a civil or criminal offense. I *think* I’ve heard of jail sentences for it.

[KarlInOhio]

> The British already require a license to *own* a TV.

Surely you jest? Not that I wouldn't believe it.

http://www.google.com/search?hl=en&q=bbc+television+license

£135.50 per household for colour TVs, £45.50 per household for black and white only (can you even buy a B&W TV anymore?).