Television broadcasting

I want to use recorded music or music videos in my TV programme

Independent TV production companies do not have to be individually licensed when making programmes for a licensed broadcaster.

To check if the recorded music you require is covered by your broadcaster's PPL licence, search the PPL Repertoire Database.

I want to use recorded music or music videos on my TV channel

If you're a TV broadcaster and need to be licensed by PPL, please contact us at tvbroadcasting@ppluk.com.

A PPL TV broadcasting licence allows you to use the recorded music of our members including thousands of record labels and other rights holders. Contact us to receive a list of current PPL members.

What if the programme is online?

If a TV programme that includes recorded music and videos is transmitted or available online, a PPL licence may be required.

For PPL licensing enquiries relating to television broadcasts, contact our customer services team.

Use our database to find the code you need.

Gain access to hundreds of music videos in a range of different formats.

A PPL licence is required to make and sell copies of an existing TV programme that contains recorded music.