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How does the BBC fund itself?
The BBC is primarily funded by the licence fee, a charge for owning a television set or watching live TV and iPlayer. This model, established in 1927, makes it a public service broadcaster, meaning it's funded by the public for the public good, rather than by advertising or subscription like many commercial broadcasters.
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