UK households are legally required to have a TV licence in order to watch or record live television, regardless of what channel it is broadcast on. It is also necessary to have a TV licence if you stream television on BBC iPlayer. However, many of us who have already purchased a TV Licence could be entitled to a refund if we do not watch or record live TV, and don’t stream BBC iPlayer either. UK households could be eligible for a £159 refund on their TV licence costs (Image: PA)You can apply for a refund on your TV licence here. You do not need a TV Licence to watch:streaming services like Netflix and Disney Pluson-demand TV through services like All 4 and Amazon Prime Videovideos on websites like YouTubevideos or DVDsYou do need a TV Licence if you:watch or record live TV on any channel or serviceuse BBC iPlayerAm I eligible for a free TV Licence?

Source: The Times August 22, 2025 11:47 UTC