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Originally Posted by vorlon24

You'll notice that it doesn't give a distinction between BBC and commercial stations - I think you'll find that you need one even if you don't watch BBC

Originally Posted by weeble

Do I need a licence?

If you use a TV or any other device to receive or record TV programmes (for example, a VCR, set-top box, DVD recorder or PC with a broadcast card) - you need a TV Licence. You are required by law to have one.

It's a bit rich though isn't it when the money goes to the BBC?

I think this stems from the fact that in the beginning there was only the BBC and then we got ITV which funded itself by paid advertising. Now we have numerous choices but no matter what we choose we still have to pay a licence fee to the BBC.

It doesn't sound quite right somehow does it?