Romesh Ranganathan reboots BBC's iconic licence fee ad with 90 celebrities
Comedian Romesh Ranganathan has rebooted the BBC's famous 1985 licence fee advertisement, featuring a musical version with 90 celebrities including Chris Martin and Claudia Winkleman. The new film, directed by Dougal Wilson, premiered during the World Cup final as the corporation faces declining licence fee payments and competition from streaming platforms.
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Published 19 Jul 2026, 16:02 UTC · Updated 19 Jul 2026, 21:00 UTC
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