In a video titled 'To TV or not to TV' comedy writer Jordana Grace explained that the government charges its residents to watch what is usually 'free to air' shows Down Under

British expat warns Aussies they will have to get a LICENCE for a very unusual product if they move to the UK: ‘I’m not kidding’

  • British writer Jordana Grace has warned Aussies travelling to the UK
  • The UK government charges its residents to watch live TV at a yearly rate
  • Many of her followers were surprised to hear this homegrown fact 
  • In Australia watching a live broadcast is free, commonly called ‘free to air’ 

A British woman has warned Australians wanting to work and live abroad in her home country that they will be forking out as much as $280 year to watch TV.

In a video titled ‘To TV or not to TV’ comedy writer Jordana Grace explained that the government charges its residents to watch what is usually ‘free to air’ shows Down Under.

‘You need a licence to have a TV. I’m not kidding. You need to get a licence yearly for the pleasure of watching anything broadcast live on your TV or phone,’ she said.

‘However you don’t technically need a licence to watch shows after they’ve already been broadcasted. Unless it’s the BBC in which case you need the licence regardless.’

In a video titled 'To TV or not to TV' comedy writer Jordana Grace explained that the government charges its residents to watch what is usually 'free to air' shows Down Under

In a video titled ‘To TV or not to TV’ comedy writer Jordana Grace explained that the government charges its residents to watch what is usually ‘free to air’ shows Down Under

According to the UK government residents must have a TV licence in their household to watch or record programs on a TV, computer or other device as they’re broadcast or to download or watch BBC programmes on iPlayer – live, catch up or on demand.

A TV licence costs £159 (£53.50 for black and white TV sets) for both homes and businesses, which roughly translates to $280AUD each year.

Many of her Aussie followers were shocked by the revelation.

‘Its just crazy it’s like asking you to get a licence for a kettle, it’s a basic household item! Insane,’ one man said.

‘So… You don’t have public access TV?’ Said another.

A third added: ‘God I’m glad TV is free in Australia!’

A TV licence costs £159 (£53.50 for black and white TV sets) for both homes and businesses, which roughly translates to $280AUD each year

A TV licence costs £159 (£53.50 for black and white TV sets) for both homes and businesses, which roughly translates to $280AUD each year

This isn’t the first time Ms Grace has shared bizarre differences between the two countries.  

When looking for a house to rent in Sydney she noticed that washing machines are rarely installed in the kitchen in Oz. 

In a TikTok video titled ‘Aussie culture shock’ Ms Grace re-enacted a conversation she had with a real estate agent while inspecting the kitchen of a Sydney apartment. 

Ms Grace asked the agent where the washing machine was and why it wasn’t in the kitchen – but was shocked after being told most Aussie houses have laundry rooms equipped with both a washer and dryer.

Most British houses have washing machines under bench tops in the kitchen due to limited space and power outlets in the bathroom.

British comedy writer Jordana Grace (pictured) was shocked when she was told most Aussie households have a laundry room equipped with a washing machine, dryer and sink

British comedy writer Jordana Grace (pictured) was shocked when she was told most Aussie households have a laundry room equipped with a washing machine, dryer and sink

In a now-viral TikTok video, Ms Grace re-enacted a conversation between her and a real estate agent

Ms Grace asked the agent where the washing machine was and why it wasn't in the kitchen

In a now-viral TikTok video, Ms Grace re-enacted a conversation between her and a real estate agent. Ms Grace asked the agent where the washing machine was and why it wasn’t in the kitchen

Poll

Where do you have your washing machine?

  • Kitchen 1054 votes
  • Laundry room 2935 votes
  • Bathroom 230 votes
  • Other 333 votes

‘I can’t see the washing machine in the kitchen,’ Ms Grace said in the re-enacted video to which to real estate agent said: ‘The washing machine isn’t in the kitchen.’

Ms Grace was then shown the ‘huge’ laundry room in a separate area of the house.

‘Yeah it’s a little small but does the job, and most Aussie houses have them. And it’s so hot you won’t need to use the tumble dryer, so you’ll save money,’ the agent told Ms Grace.

She was also mind blown over the fact that Aussies tend to avoid using the dryer and instead hang their garments on a clothes line. 

Ms Grace was then shown the 'huge' laundry room in a separate area of the house she was inspecting to rent

The agent told Ms Grace most Aussie houses have laundry and utility rooms

Ms Grace was then shown the ‘huge’ laundry room in a separate area of the house she was inspecting to rent

The humorous video has since been viewed more than half a million times and received hundreds of comments.

‘I was shocked too, laundry rooms are my fave,’ one person wrote.

Other Aussies seemed puzzled as to why some UK and European homes place the household appliance in the kitchen.

‘UK houses aren’t big, there’s no room for laundry rooms in many older ones and kitchens already have plumbing,’ another British woman added.

By sharing her ‘culture shock’ videos, Ms Grace has gained a loyal TikTok following of more than 200,000 people. 

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