LATEST figures show 63 black and white TV licences are still in force across Dorset.
The figures, released by TV Licensing, show that after more than half a century of colour transmissions, some 23 households in Bournemouth are still watching via black and white sets.
According to this year’s figures, Devon leads the way with 90 black and white licences, followed by Bristol with 70 monochrome licences and Dorset with 63 monochrome licences.
TV Licensing Richard Chapman spokesperson said: "Over half of the UK’s TVs now connect to the internet1, so it is interesting that more than 7,000 households still choose to watch their favourite shows on a black and white telly.
"Whether you watch EastEnders, Strictly or Question Time in black and white on a 50-year-old TV set or in colour on a tablet, you need to be covered by a TV Licence to watch or record programmes as they are broadcast. You also need to be covered by a TV Licence to download or watch BBC programmes on iPlayer, on any device."
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