UK Government, the Law and Your Role
The BBC is funded primarily by:
ADirect grants provided by the government from public taxation each year
BThe television licence fee paid by households with a TV ✓
CAdvertising revenue earned from commercial broadcasts and sponsorship deals
DAnnual subscription fees paid by individual viewers who choose to subscribe
Answer & explanation
The correct answer is The television licence fee paid by households with a TV.
The BBC is primarily funded by the television licence fee. All households that watch live TV or use BBC iPlayer must pay the licence fee. The BBC is not funded by advertising.
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