Mark Thomson, of Dre-Fach Felindre, was charged with an offence of using a television set without a licence. At Wolverhampton Magistrates' Court on July 28, the 62-year-old was fined £120. For the latest crime and court news for west Wales, you can join our Facebook group here. TV licence requirements apply to anyone who watches or records live television broadcasts on any channel or device - including live TV on streaming services - or who uses BBC iPlayer. Watching live TV without a valid licence is a criminal offence that can result in prosecution and a fine.