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.
by Neeel September 27, 2007
"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"
"no, I'll have to wait until it comes on the council telly"
by Sean McB September 29, 2007