Let me tell you what I’ve done with the £159 I saved each year. First, I bought a ridiculous inflatable flamingo for my garden. Then I invested in a giant bag of gummy bears. The rest? I put it towards a weekend trip to the seaside. That’s the power of not having a licence.
Seriously, that money adds up. Over three years, I’ve saved nearly £500. That’s a new pair of shoes, a fancy dinner, or a year’s supply of cat treats. And I’ve never once felt like I was missing out, because I can still watch everything I love—just not on live telly.
The One Thing You Absolutely Must Do
If you’re going to skip the licence, you need to tell the TV Licensing people. Go to their website and fill out a “No Licence Needed” declaration. It sounds scary, but it’s just a form. Once you do that, the threatening letters start to slow down. It’s like sending a cease-and-desist to your own anxiety.
And remember: you’re not breaking the law. You’re just following the law as it’s written. The TV Licence is not a tax on owning a TV—it’s a tax on watching certain content. So if you’re not watching that content, you’re as innocent as a puppy in a sock drawer.
This is the law on when you do and don't need a TV Licence - Netflix
