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Live TV on any channel and BBC iPlayer

You need to be covered by a TV Licence to watch or record live TV programmes on any channel, or to download or watch any BBC programmes on iPlayer – live, catch up or on demand.

This applies to any device and provider you use, including a TV, desktop computer, laptop, mobile phone, tablet, games console, digital box or DVD/Blu-ray/VHS recorder.

The pages within this section cover the most common questions that TV Licensing receive. If you can't find an answer to your query, please contact us to find out more information.

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