Dame Helen Mirren and Sir Terry Wogan could be among names drafted in as corporation battles to offset £700m cost of deal imposed by the government
The BBC is considering signing up stars such as Dame Helen Mirren, Sir Terry Wogan and Sir Michael Parkinson and to persuade TV viewers aged over 75 to give up their free TV licences.
It is exploring ways to encourage elderly viewers and listeners to consider paying the annual 145.50 charge on a voluntary basis.
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Source: theguardian.com