I understand that the only time you don't need a TV licence (unless you're in sheltered housing etc.) is if you don't have a TV. Do you still need a radio licence if you only have a radio (like my friend)?
Are you sure, 4get, does the TV not have to be disabled in some way? Otherwise you could tell the licensing guys that you only watch DVDs then switch on Match of the Day as soon as they've gone!
its if you watch or record tv. So you could not use a video player to watch a recorded programme. My mates bro doesnt have a license as he just watches dvds