You need to be covered by a valid TV Licence if you watch or record TV as it's being broadcast. This includes the use of devices such as a computer, laptop, mobile phone or DVD/video recorder. It costs £145.50 for colour and £49.00 for a black and white TV Licence.

The following link shows you ways in which you can pay or if you believe you do not need a t.v license then it tells you how you need to let them know: www.tvlicensing.co.uk/

Please also see FAQ 137 on this subject.