You DO need a TV licence to watch live shows on Netflix — and risk a £1,000 fine for not having one, BBC says
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As Netflix increasingly broadcasts live events, like the Chris Rock comedy special and upcoming boxing match between Mike Tyson and Jake Paul, it's no longer exempt from the TV licence fee
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