Maybe you watch live sports on a streaming service, or you’ve accidentally caught a news clip on iPlayer. The rule is black-and-white: if it’s live or BBC iPlayer, a licence is required.
Still fuzzy? TV Licensing has a handy online quiz called “Do I need a TV Licence?”. It’s five quick questions, and it’s surprisingly accurate—like a Buzzfeed quiz for grown-ups.
Pro tip: Unlike those “Which Kardashian are you?” quizzes, this one actually matters. Don’t skip it.
Fun fact
The highest ever fine for not having a TV Licence? £1,000. But don’t fret—most first-time offenders get a warning letter and a chance to pay. It’s not a police chase scene from Line of Duty.
