SD : Does anyone miss 'UK Gold' and Granada Plus?

[RichardCoulter]

Originally Posted by andy_m

I thought music was basically use what you like but pay royalties when you do, unlike TV shows where you have to buy rights in advance.

I know that commercial premises pay PPL and PRS fees to cover all music played and that it isn't done on a per track basis.

I miss Classic Coronation Street too.

[steveh]

The BBC and other major broadcasters have a blanket licence with PRS / PPL / MCPS which allow them to use almost everything without needing approval.

http://bluepencilset.com/index.php/l...omfort-blanket has a good summary explanation.