In which decade was the British TV licence introduced for the first time?

mitch, unbelievable

It needs to be abolished, society has moved on.

I believe the licences are to fund the BBC, which provides a lot of excellent content

mitch, what a Criminal system of Governments

Australians were required to pay substantial radio licenses from the early 1920s to 1970s then even more costly TV licences from 1950s to 1970s. People hid their aerials and sets and there were Inspectors with far reaching powers of entry and search and large fines for failure to comply.

real good memory for a 65 year old woman!!