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May 20, 2019 · If you don't pay your TV licence you could face a fine of up to £1,000 - and jail. It used to be the case that you only needed to pay a licence if you had a TV, but thanks to the...
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Not paying for a TV Licence could lead to a £1,000* fine if we find that you have been watching, recording or downloading programmes illegally. Your TV Licence lets you enjoy a huge range of TV. It covers you for: All TV channels, like BBC, ITV, Channel 4, U&Dave and international channels.
Detection and penalties. Not covered by a TV Licence? You are breaking the law if you: watch TV channels, like BBC, ITV, Channel 4, U&Dave and international channels. watch TV on pay TV services, like Sky, Virgin Media and EE TV. watch live TV on streaming services, like YouTube and Amazon Prime Video. use BBC iPlayer*
If you don't have a TV Licence, you can watch: Catch up programmes on services other than BBC iPlayer, such as ITVX, All4 and My5. On demand films or TV shows that you watch, rent or buy online from providers like Netflix, Amazon Prime, Sky, BT TV, Sky, Apple TV+, Disney+ or Now. SC4 programmes on demand. DVDs or Blu-rays.
Jan 15, 2024 · If you're currently paying for your licence in instalments, either by direct debit or payment card, you'll continue to pay a total of £159. You won't pay the new higher price until your licence is next due for renewal from 1 April 2024.
You can be fined up to £1,000 if you watch or record live TV without a TV Licence. You need a TV Licence to watch or record programmes on a TV, computer or other device as they're...
If you do need a licence, we’ll explain the possible consequences of not having one. And if you’re facing a fine, we’ll talk you through any grounds for appeal. We can also advise on when you might be able to get a refund or an exemption, as well as how to escalate a complaint to the BBC.
