Seven reasons people in UK can claim up to £180 BBC TV licence refund

There are various reasons for refunds being given19:09, 22 Aug 2026Whether you agree with its continued existence or not, if you want to watch any form of live TV in the UK, then you must have a TV licence. It's also required if you want to use BBC iPlayer in any form.‌In the age of streaming, the existence of the licence, which is the legal responsibility of the BBC and is used to fund it, has been regularly called into question. Indeed, if you purely watch streaming services such as Netflix or Amazon and never watch live programmes, you can go without a licence.‌But in many cases it's still needed for most households. It currently costs £180 per year for a colour licence following April's price rise.‌TV licence discountsThere are some discounts. For those who only use a black and white T