council telly

Any non-satelite, non cable TV station that is free-to-air.

"Have you seen the latest episode of the exciting TV serial Lost"
"no, I'll have to wait until it comes on the council telly"

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Council Telly

Television channels you get without a cable or satellite TV subscription. So named because even those poor enough to live in council (local authority) housing are able to view it.

My Sky box has died - let's see what's on the council telly tonight.

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