The TV licence is a bill that most households pay on a monthly or yearly basis. Those who want to watch live TV or use the BBC's iPlayer service must fork out for a licence for their home.
There are many ways people can catch up on their favourite shows, which don't involve watching live television. It is important for people to know when they need to pay for their TV licence - or risk being fined up to £1,000.
In recent years, there has been a rise in the use of online streaming services such as Netflix, Amazon Prime and Disney Plus. There has recently been talks of the license fee being scrapped completely by 2027 but for now, the annual payment, which normally changes on April 1 each year, is expected to be kept at the current rate of £159 until April 2024.
