More than three million pensioners who are currently in receipt of a free TV Licence will see their access revoked from Saturday, as a result of a funding row between ministers and the BBC.
The public service broadcaster said all over 75s will have to foot the full £157.50 bill from August for the first time in 20 years.
TV Licensing said it will write directly to over-75s customers with guidance "highlighting that no-one will need to take immediate action".
No-one will be expected to pay for a new licence until they have been contacted in writing, the organisation said. The new plan will include an option for pensioners to spread the cost in weekly, fortnightly or monthly payments.
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