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To legally watch live TV, most people living in the UK are obligated to pay for a TV licence.

The rules regarding who needs a TV licence are slightly more confusing now that streaming platforms such as Netflix and Amazon Prime now offer live TV.

If you watch live TV on any platform, whether it is terrestrial TV, Channel 4, Netflix or any other streaming platform, as well as anything on iPlayer, you must legally have a TV licence.

A standard TV Licence costs £174.50 per year, but Brits can get a black and white licence for a cheaper £58.50. View 4 Images

There are some exceptions to the rules. Certain people, such as those over 75 receiving Pension Credit, are eligible for a free licence, and people who are blind or partially sighted can get a reduction.

Most people wi

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