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Do I need TV License to watch BBC news and movies trails from my Laptop?

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So, I need TV Licence.

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No as long as you dont power it from the mains so it comes under the same rules as old hand held tv's so dont worry and enjoy tv
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You'll find the jobsworths at the BBC have every angle covered, basically if you watch any BBC programme, they expect you to pay a licence fee. Good question, it's been a sore point with me for ages!
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nope as you aren't using a t.v cable
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You need a TV Licence to use any television receiving equipment such as a TV set, digital box, DVD or video recorder, PC, laptop or mobile phone to watch or record television programmes as they're being SHOWN on TV.
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Having worked at the BBC I can answer this one for you. The TV license covers RECEVING TV BROADCASTS AS THEY ARE BROADCAST.

Thus:

-Watching News 24 live on your PC - yes, you need a license.

-Watching pre-recorded bulletins (news video etc) - no license needed.

-Listening to Radio 1 live online - no license needed.

-Watching a live simulcast of Eastenders while it is shown on BBC1 - need a license.

-Watching Eastenders on the iPlayer - no license needed as it was shown on TV earlier.
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