Brits who watch certain streaming platforms could be exempt from the annual BBC TV licence fee. Those who exclusively use four specific services are not required to pay the yearly £174.50 charge.

The licence fee has been a customary annual expense for many UK residents since its inception in 1946. At that time, the BBC was the only broadcaster in the country, and the licence was priced at £2, roughly equivalent to about £105 in today's money.

Despite significant changes in television, including the advent of multiple channels, streaming services, and on-demand platforms, this charge persists. However, as of April 1 this year, the cost was set at £174.50.

This marked an increase from £169.50. The licence applies to households that:

Watch or record programmes as they're being broadcast

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