Comments on: Is a TV licence required if I only use my TV to watch DVDs?

By: Robert

Robert — Wed, 25 Jan 2012 17:50:39 +0000

i only watch tv shows on dvd so i went looking and this is what i found i think i dnt need a tv licencebut email them anyway lol heres the link that i read

http://www.tvlicensing.co.uk/about/foi-administering-the-tv-licensing-system-part-1-AB19/

By: paul

paul — Tue, 27 Dec 2011 01:16:13 +0000

firstly damien if you are watchin any uk tv station you have to pay for licence so blocking out bbc if possible makes no differance [if its live tv you are watching] however if you only watch caqtch up services on tv or internet or phone and nothing live then no licence is needed also if just using tv to watch dvd video or bluray no licence required

i updated tv licensing with my situation in august renewal time they sent me a non license so to speak they say they may do a visual check and then send a letter again in 2 yr time

but i askede many questions before i did there form for not paying and all came back as not needing a licence thoughg to be safe i told them yuers i have 3 freeview tvs but all 3 i have deleted all c hannels in them and taken off all cables

they said makes no differance as long as you dont watch anyting live then thats good enough for them

By: Damien

Damien — Sun, 23 Jan 2011 23:25:29 +0000

I know people say you don’t need a TV licence for DVD’s/VHS ect, but what about if you don’t watch BBC at all? i prefer ITV ect, and thinking of getting cable anyway so is there a way to block all BBC channels so i don’t have to pay them?

By: Maariyah

Maariyah — Thu, 21 Oct 2010 10:32:27 +0000

My mum was getting worried about TV Licence due to the fact that she’s refusing to pay for it anymore. In question to the links, I managed to do a quick scanning search and found the documents. I’m not sure if they’re the exact same ones, but these were the nearest ones I could find. Hope this helps :)

http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/foi/classes/disclosure_logs/rfi20100381_using_tvset_not_live_broadcasts.pdf

http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/foi/classes/disclosure_logs/rfi20080234_tv_licence_requirement_question.pdf

There’s a whole list of questions at this site: http://www.bbc.co.uk/foi/publication_scheme/classes/disclosure_logs/tv_licence.shtml

By: bundatvlicence

bundatvlicence — Thu, 26 Aug 2010 14:21:23 +0000

so basically u dont need a tv licence if u DO NOT watch live tv (as its being broadcasted) on either ur tv or any other gadgets that are out there.. same goes for recording.. so if ur like me and just use ur tv for dvds, ps3, xbox and internet, catchin up online etc, 40d and them tings there.. u dont need a dam licence.. so when they come to ur yard tell dem to fukk offf

By: bundatvlicence

bundatvlicence — Thu, 26 Aug 2010 14:16:19 +0000

ayo.. this is what i just found on the tv licence site……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. You need to be covered by a valid TV Licence if you watch or record TV as it’s being broadcast. This includes the use of devices such as a computer, laptop, mobile phone or DVD/video recorder.
It costs £145.50 for colour and £49.00 for a black and white TV Licence.
Pay for your TV LicenceFor your home

To understand your specific TV Licence needs, please select the relevant category.
StudentsTenants and lodgers Aged 74 and overCare home residentsBlind/severely sight impairedArmed forces personnelSecond homeMoving homeFor your business or organisation
To understand your TV Licence requirements, please select a category from the following list.

Ask TV Licensing a question A TV Licence is not just for TV sets

Watching TV on the internet……You need to be covered by a licence if you watch TV online at the same time as it’s being broadcast on conventional TV in the UK or the Channel Islands.
Video recorders and digital recorders like Sky+You need a licence if you record TV as it’s broadcast, whether that’s on a conventional video recorder or digital box.
Mobile phonesA licence covers you to watch TV as it’s broadcast on a mobile phone, whether you’re at home or out and about.

By: celia morley

celia morley — Sun, 11 Jul 2010 15:37:13 +0000

After my partner was made redundant then bankrupt we asked about concessions for TV Licence NONE of course BUT we got a letter stating it was our right to use TV monitor for DVDs and Vidoes so long as we didn’t recieve live broadcasts – we unplugged the aerial. POSSIBLE to get a neighbour/friend to video fav shows??? WE CHOSE to buy cheap DVDs and join a rental club.
AS 60,000 go bankrupt every year in UK HOW LONG CAN THE POOR AFFORD to FUND THE RICH?

By: nic edenovitch

nic edenovitch — Tue, 09 Feb 2010 13:41:49 +0000

I have recently changed viewing habits to JUST DVD , on my very Old tube. I am keen to learn of the document “SR2006000623″ ( The BBC’s sent Response to an FOI request). I would respectfully ask anyone who has access to this info tp pease send me a copy on my yahoo e mail , if at all possible. I think this site IS GREAT :D Keep up the good work ;D

By: Buhle

Buhle — Tue, 19 Jan 2010 07:27:42 +0000

I have 3 television sets and on my LICENCE CARD IT SAYS NO OF SETS 6 HOW IS IT POSSIBLE PLEASE REPLY

By: Wall mount lcd

Wall mount lcd — Wed, 13 Jan 2010 20:48:32 +0000

On top of this now, the big media (not BBC) has petitioned the government (successfully) to do it’s bidding re: copyright enforcement. That’s right, our tax dollars are being used to prop up the failing business model of an industry that refuses to adapt and embrace new technology. It’s just so infuriating….