Quote from: M3ta7h3ad*cough* http://www.tvlicensing.co.uk/gethelp/faqs.jsp#link1 *cough*

QuoteWhat if I only use a TV to watch videos/DVDs/as a monitor for my games console? Do I still need a licence?  
   
 You need to notify us in writing that this is the case and one of our Enforcement Officers may need to visit you to confirm that you do not need a licence.

Please write to us including your name, address and the reason you believe that you dont need a licence at:

TV Licensing
Bristol
BS98 1TL  
 

I bet that is all a result of the efforts of a certain Mr Samuel

WG, just get the £8.50ish digital aerial from Wilkinsons, works fine for me

Quote from: M3ta7h3ad*cough* http://www.tvlicensing.co.uk/gethelp/faqs.jsp#link1 *cough*

QuoteWhat if I only use a TV to watch videos/DVDs/as a monitor for my games console? Do I still need a licence?  
   
 You need to notify us in writing that this is the case and one of our Enforcement Officers may need to visit you to confirm that you do not need a licence.

Please write to us including your name, address and the reason you believe that you dont need a licence at:

TV Licensing
Bristol
BS98 1TL  
 

Well thats good news, its obviously changed since I last investigated. Why is it that when you buy a new TV shops have to notify the licensing agency then? (Im just curious by the way before you get all wound up and confrontational and go off on a crusade, so an answer that isnt dripping in condescension would be nice).  

The changeover wont affect us at all, we already watch freeview and have done for a few years now. When its over there will be more space available for channels.

In some places u could use something like this

http://www.komplett.co.uk/k/ki.aspx?sku=314602

at least with analogue when you get a pish signal you get some shadow - with digital you get high pitched squealing noises and atefacts and annoying freezes - thats my only complaint.

yeah digital its all or nothing.