Every household in the UK is legally required to have a TV licence if they watch or record live TV, regardless of what channel it is on. You must also have a TV Licence if you use BBC iPlayer, and if you watch live TV through streaming services like YouTube and Amazon Prime Video. TV Licensing have warned that not paying for a TV Licence while watching, recording or downloading programmes illegally could result in a £1,000 fine.
A spokesman for TV Licensing said: “We could visit your address to confirm if you need a TV Licence. “If we find that you have been watching, recording or streaming programmes illegally, you risk prosecution and a fine for not having a TV Licence of up to £1,000 plus any legal costs and/or compensation you may be ordered to pay. “The maximum fine is £2,000 in Guernsey.
Plus any legal costs and/or compensation you may be ordered to pay.” You do not need a TV Licence to watch: You do need a TV Licence if you: For those of us aged 75 or over who are in receipt of Pension Credit, the TV Licence can be obtained for free rather than costing £169.50.
Guidance from TV Licensing says: “Free TV Licences are only available if you’re 75 or over and you, or your partner living at the same address, are receiving Pension Credit. “If you think you’re eligible for a free licence but can’t apply online, please call 0300 790 6117* and speak to one of our advisors to request an application form (our lines are open between 8.30am and 6.
30pm, from Mon.
