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TV Licence
Watching live TV or using BBC iPlayer without a licence is a criminal offence in the UK. Here's how enforcement works and who is exempt.
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TV Licence — who needs one and what happens without
You need a TV Licence to watch or record live broadcasts on any channel, or to use BBC iPlayer. Enforcement is by prosecution rather than debt collection.
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Help paying your TV Licence
Payment schemes and discounts that can make the cost manageable.
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