And lo On Tue, 20 Jan 2009 13:31:22 -0000, scott <sco### [at] scottcom> did  
spake thusly:

> ...but, it's a good idea to then remove all hardware capable of  
> receiving TV signals, so that it is beyond reasonable doubt that you  
> never watch TV. This means taking out the TV tuner card and packing it  
> away somewhere.

Not even then, they changed the rules - if you watch programmes via  
something like the BBC's iPlayer which doesn't require a tuner of any  
description you'll need a licence.

>  They can't fine you unless they have proof you are watching TV, so I  
> wouldn't worry.

Except you'll get threatening letters and/or visits every month because  
the assumption is that if you own any form of receiving equipment then you  
are watching broadcast television in one form or other.

-- 
Phil Cook

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