Can I listen to BBC radio without a licence?
Can I listen to BBC radio without a licence?
No, you do not need a TV Licence to listen to the radio (including on BBC Sounds).
What is the BBC license fee?
Since April 2021, the annual cost is £159.00 for a colour licence and £53.50 for a black and white licence. Income from the licence is primarily used to fund the television, radio and online services of the BBC.
Can you avoid the BBC Licence fee?
You DON’T have to pay (unless you’re watching BBC iPlayer) If you never watch the BBC and only watch TV using other channels’ catch-up services, it’s possible to ditch the TV licence legally and save yourself £159 a year, no matter which device you’re watching on.
When did the radio licence end?
February 1971
Radio-only licences were abolished in February 1971 (along with the requirement for a separate licence for car radios). 125.
Do you have to let TV licence inspectors in?
Can TV licence inspectors visit your house? You can refuse to let an inspector in, but this might lead to them getting a court order – which means they would be allowed to enter by law without your permission.
Can TV Licensing enter your home?
TV Licensing can only enter your home without your permission if authorised to do so under a search warrant granted by a magistrate (or sheriff in Scotland).
What channels can I watch without a TV Licence?
Without a licence, you can legally watch:
- Netflix.
- YouTube.
- Amazon Prime.
- DVDs/Blurays.
- Non-BBC catch-up including ITV Player, Channel 4 on-demand, as long as it’s NOT live.
Is a TV license just for BBC?
It covers all programmes on any channel, including soaps, series, documentaries and even movies. If you’re watching live TV, you need to be covered by a TV Licence: for all channels, not just the BBC. if you record a programme and watch it later.
Should I tell TV Licence I don’t need one?
Nope, you only need a license for viewing broadcast TV or iplayer. Owning equipment is irrelevant. You can contact them to say you don’t need a license, quite likely that they will want to arrange a visit to check. It does stop the letters for a while at least.
Can TV licence take you to court?
You need a TV licence if you watch or record live TV programmes as they’re being broadcast, or watch or download BBC programmes on iPlayer. If you don’t have a licence or fail to repay your arrears, you could receive a court fine.
Do I need a TV licence to watch sky?
Yes, you need a TV Licence to watch TV live online. You need a licence to watch or record any TV programme live, on any channel or TV service. This applies to any provider you use, including BBC iPlayer, ITV Player, All 4, Sky Go, Virgin Media, BT TV, Apple TV, Now TV, YouTube, Roku and Amazon Prime Video.
Can TV Licence look through window?
You can’t stop them entering your property at this point, if you have opened the door to them, they are able to look through windows but can’t forcibly enter the house if it is locked. The best bet is probably don’t answer the door, don’t have a TV in view from outside or buy a TV license!
