Overview

• The BBC confirmed Tudum Live on May 31 will count as a live television broadcast and legally requires a valid TV Licence to view.
• Daniel McAfee of Lawhive explained that any live streaming event, regardless of platform, falls under the same licensing rules as traditional TV.
• Viewers caught without a licence face penalties of up to £1,000, with court-imposed fines risking imprisonment if left unpaid.
• Netflix’s on-demand library remains exempt, making Tudum one of the first live stream events subject to the licence fee.
• A colour TV Licence costs £169.50 per year, with free or discounted options available for those over 75 on Pension Credit and eligible care or disabled residents.