You do not need a tv license if you are not watching or recording a show as it is being broadcast. If you're only using catch up tv/ on demand services then you do not need a tv license, to be safe do what i've done make sure no ariel/cable box etc is connected to your tv.
Half a million BBC iPlayer 'free riders' will now have to May 12, 2016 When do I need a TV license to watch NOW TV? Only watch on demand movies and shows on the Entertainment, Cinema, Kids or hayu Passes, and don’t watch BBC iPlayer? Then you’ll need to tell TV Licensing that you don’t need a TV licence.
How can I legally avoid paying a TV licence fee
Half a million BBC iPlayer 'free riders' will now have to
Even if you do not access any of the BBC’s services and prefer other channels instead, if you watch or record any TV programmes as they are being broadcast, you must pay the TV licence fee. In addition, even if you only watch programmes on BBC iPlayer, you must pay the TV licence fee.
Do you need a TV licence to watch Netflix? - Radio Times May 27, 2020 This is the law on when you do and don't need a TV Licence Feb 04, 2018 Do I need a TV licence? | BroadbandDeals.co.uk You are now required to have a TV licence to watch BBC iPlayer. It’s unclear how the BBC will police those without a licence. At the moment, you get a pop-up when going onto the iPlayer but the BBC now have an account you can sign-up to. This is not compulsory but you do get extra personalised features. Do I need a TV licence if I only play Even if you watch BBC you can avoid paying a TV licence