Yes. A valid TV Licence is required to watch or download any programmes on Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ iPlayer*, on a TV or any deviceΒ including a phone, tablet or computer.
Doing so without a TV Licence is a criminal offence and you could be prosecuted and fined up to Β£1000 (or Β£2000 in Guernsey).
at the TV Licensing website. You can spread the cost with Direct Debit, or pay in one go. There are also for customers who are blind (severely sight impaired) or over 75 and receiving Pension Credit.
Do I need a TV Licence to watch iPlayer when I’m away from home?
Yes. You are covered to use Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ iPlayer when you’re away from home as long as you have a TV Licence at your home address and the device you’re using isn’t plugged in. If the device is plugged in at a separate address, there needs to be a licence in place at that address.
Can I just watch one programme?
You still need to be covered by a TV Licence. If at any stage you no longer need your TV Licence, you can cancel it and get a refund. Your TV Licence gives you access to everything on Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ iPlayer, including thousands of hours of programmes and box sets.
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ iPlayer support can only offer support with using Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ iPlayer. If you have questions about the TV Licence (i.e. if you think you may be exempt or you aren't sure about licence requirements) visitΒ theΒ .
*Watching S4C programmes on demand does not require a licence