Tv licence

gazzaa · 9 Sep 2011 at 11:40

Do you have to pay for a tv licence even if you dont watch bbc.

ThundyCat · 9 Sep 2011 at 11:41

Scrutinize · 9 Sep 2011 at 11:41

no (may or may not be factual accurate advice)

Cosimo · 9 Sep 2011 at 11:42

Yes, check here:

http://www.tvlicensing.co.uk/check-if-you-need-one

Glaucus · 9 Sep 2011 at 11:45

As said look above.

But you need a tv license to watch or record any LIVE broadcast doesn't matter what channel or what form (tv, Internet)

Energize · 9 Sep 2011 at 11:55

gazzaa said:
Do you have to pay for a tv licence even if you dont watch bbc.

Legally yes, in practice no.

anything I don't mind · 9 Sep 2011 at 12:07

weekly tv license thread :confused:

Vonhelmet · 9 Sep 2011 at 12:08

Energize said:
Legally yes, in practice no.

Huh?

Q: Do I have to observe the speed limit?
A: Legally yes, in practise no.

Q: Do I have to pay for food at Tesco?
A: Legally yes, in practise no.

Q: Do I have to refrain from stabbing people?
A: Legally yes, in practise no.

Basher · 9 Sep 2011 at 12:21

Energize said:
Legally yes, in practice yes.

Modified to represent the truth.

Tummy · 9 Sep 2011 at 12:23

Energize said:
Legally yes, in practice no.

What a daft comment.

@ The OP Yes, Yes you do.

Subliminal Aura · 9 Sep 2011 at 12:29

Can I turn down the colour settings on my TV and just pay for a black and white license ?

* serious question *

andicole0 · 9 Sep 2011 at 12:33

I know of someone who only watches iPlayer programs after they have been broadcast and TV Licensing are happy she doesn't have a TV license. She has no TV only a PC and does get regular letters from TV licensing :cool:

I have to admit I thought if you had the capability to watch live BBC you had to have a TV license but obviously not as you can watch live BBC on the iPlayer.

Andi.

malachi · 9 Sep 2011 at 12:36

Its a form of Tax so yes.

Amp34 · 9 Sep 2011 at 12:40

malachi said:
Its a form of Tax so yes.

A form of voluntary tax. If you don't use the service you don't have to pay.

By service it means any live broadcast BBC TV content and other channels as the TV licence helps pay for transmitting costs and other things for other channels too.

EdwardTeach · 9 Sep 2011 at 12:40

andicole0 said:
I know of someone who only watches iPlayer programs after they have been broadcast and TV Licensing are happy she doesn't have a TV license. She has no TV only a PC and does get regular letters from TV licensing

I have to admit I thought if you had the capability to watch live BBC you had to have a TV license but obviously not as you can watch live BBC on the iPlayer.

Andi.

that is legal. If you have a tv you have to pay the license.

Amp34 · 9 Sep 2011 at 12:47

nope. If you have a tv and watch live tv you need one. If you have a tv but don't watch live broadcast stuff then you don't need a licence.

Cuchulain · 9 Sep 2011 at 12:48

EdwardTeach said:
If you have a tv you have to pay the license.

No you don't.

Energize · 9 Sep 2011 at 12:58

Vonhelmet said:
Huh?

You are legally required to have a tv licence, but in reality not owning one will not result in any issues. Your analogies are thus absurd.

Basher said:
Modified to represent the truth.

I'm afraid you're wrong.

Vonhelmet · 9 Sep 2011 at 13:01

Amp34 said:
A form of voluntary tax. If you don't use the service you don't have to pay.

That's a bit spurious. There are plenty of taxes that you only have to pay if you use a particular service or incur the relevant transactions that are subject to that tax.

Vonhelmet · 9 Sep 2011 at 13:02

Energize said:
You are legally required to have a tv licence, but in reality not owning one will not result in any issues. Your analogies are thus absurd.

Not holding a TV license while watching live broadcasts, etc will result in your breaking the law and potentially being subject to fines.

So there are issues resulting from that, yes?