@ian williams

in the uk.you only need a licence if you watch/record any 'live' tv channel as it is being broadcast on any device :O)

All these channels already have their own catch up service. Seems like too little too late. Although, iPlayer is in my opinion far superior. It would be nice to know they all used the same software and all you would need is flash player. So much for project kangaroo?

Even if you don't own a T.V in the U.K you now have to pay for a T.V license if you own a computer or internet capable mobile phone etc.

Cost £139.50 GBP per year.

Merry Christmas everyone...