TV licence deadline coming this weekend - and missing it could land you a £1,000 fine A major change to the free TV licence policy was announced in 2019 and the transition period is set to come to an end this weekend - with fines possible for pensioners after the deadline 05:00, 29 JUL 2021 People over 75, who are no longer entitled to a free TV licence, will have to pay from this weekend (Image: PA) Sign up to FREE email alerts from our Money Saving Club NewsletterInvalid EmailSomething went wrong, please try again later. Subscribe We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you've consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time.More info