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1946 Radio licence increased to 1 Pound. Combined television and radio licence introduced at 2 Pounds.

1954 Television and radio combined licence increased to 3 Pounds. Radio licence remained 1 Pound.

1959 Juke Box Jury began on BBC Television Service

1966 Pirate: First day of transmissions from Swinging Radio England from the good ship Laissez Faire, anchored off Frinton, Essex.These took place with 50 kilowatts on 355 metres MW. Station later moved to 227 mtrs.

1981 Broadcasting Complaints Commission starts work.

1999 BBC Knowledge launched, a digital-only licence fee funded education channel