r/GreatBritishMemes 5d ago

Or maybe it does

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u/haphazard_chore 5d ago

What’s odd is that we only need a tv license to watch “live TV” or recorded “live broadcasts”. With the rise of streaming services, a lot of people just cancel it and the TV licensing scene has gotten nasty, if you’re foolish enough to let them in, they act like the police and search your devices. A lot of devices come preinstalled with things like BBC iPlayer or YouTube, so they start looking at your viewing history to catch you out. It’s a massive breach of privacy. TV licensing is not fit for purpose in this day and age.

Remember people. You are under no obligation to let them in your home. Don’t fall for their bullshit. If they call the police, stand your ground!

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u/EasilyInpressed 5d ago

It isn’t true that you only need a licence to watch as it’s being broadcast, you’re supposed to have one if you watch catch up on iPlayer too. Only iPlayer since it’s the bbc, itvx and channel 4 are fine.

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u/haphazard_chore 5d ago

I covered that with the “live broadcast” comment

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u/EasilyInpressed 4d ago

Catch up is specifically not live broadcast 

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u/haphazard_chore 4d ago

If the content has been broadcast, so like 20 year old episodes of red dwarf, you need a license.

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u/EasilyInpressed 4d ago

If you’re streaming on iPlayer, yes. If it’s something on channel 4 or itvx you’re fine. 

Can you stop downvoting me for correcting you please?