Netflix users in UK may have to face Rs 1 lakh to watch brand new show

Earlier, Netflix users in the UK could stream the material without worrying about the TV license. However, the new rules now put some viewers at risk of heavy fine-especially while tuning some live shows. The True Crime Documentary or Animated Favorite still comes under a standard membership, the newest addition of Netflix- everyone with John Mulaini is a live broadcast, which means that you will need a legitimate TV license to legally watch it, legally, Metro Informed

Set for the premiere on Thursday, the show marked the first live late-night talk show of Netflix and joined the growing lineup of the platform’s live content. Recent live events include Netflix’s new sports and entertainment strategy after the recent rights are acquired, multi-hairs Jake Paul vs Mike Tyson Boxing Match and WWE Programming.

However, unlike on-demand shows such as love is blind or Harlan Cobain Thrilers, a valid TV license is required to watch live-streaming content in the UK, requiring a legal obligation-many audiences may not know.

If you watch or recording live TV without appropriate coverage, you can impose a heavy fine of up to 1,000 pounds (about 1 lakh rupees).

Everyone with John Mulaini will be broadcast live from the US to translate from live US to UK. Therefore, if you are planning to tune for late night comedy fix, make sure your license is on before playing.

A TV licensing spokesperson first clarified: “To watch live content on streaming services, watch or record TV programs on any channel, and when using the BBC iPlayer requires a TV license.”

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You can find full details on the TV licensing website or access customer service for assistance.

A valid license covers access to all live TV channels-including services such as BBC, ITV, Channel 4, and Channel 5 as well as Sky, Virgin Media and EE TV. It also applies to YouTube, Amazon Prime Video and Live Stream on new services independently.

However, if you are clinging to non-live, on-demand material on Netflix or similar platforms, then you are clear without one.

For cost, the current fee is 169.50 pounds annually, or 14.12 pounds per month via direct debit. From April 1, 2025, the price would increase to a color license to £ 174.50, as confirmed by the Secretary of State in the Government-Set adjustment in the last November.

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