If you watch or record shows as they are being shown on TV, you are required to be covered by a TV licence.
This is regardless of the channel however you also need one if you use BBC iPlayer. However, rules differ from households to households with different requirements for the likes of shared student accommodation.
The current cost of a licence comes as £159 annually and this covers all devices. However if eligible, you may be able to claim all of this money back. Here's what you need to know.