I don’t pay for my television license; if I use Express VPN, would I be able to watch BBC iplayer without being fined?
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Technically, using a VPN like ExpressVPN might let you access BBC iPlayer by bypassing the geographic restrictions, but that doesn’t mean you can avoid paying the TV license legally. The license is still required to watch live broadcasts or anything on BBC iPlayer, regardless of how you’re accessing it. 
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Yeah, VPNs like ExpressVPN can help you access content by making it look like you’re in the UK, but it doesn’t cover you for the legal requirement to pay the license. If they find out you’re watching without paying, you could still get fined. It’s more about the content you’re accessing than where you’re accessing it from. 
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Exactly, using ExpressVPN can get you around geo-blocks, but it won’t shield you from the law. BBC actually asks if you have a valid TV license before you can stream, and if you say yes without having one, you’re technically breaking the rules. A VPN won’t protect you from fines if they figure it out. 
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cops are already waiting for you
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Plus, BBC iPlayer is getting better at detecting VPNs. They might block your access even if you’re using a VPN like ExpressVPN. And as the others said, it’s more about the TV license—the fine comes from watching without one, not from how you’re accessing the content. 
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Yeah, using a VPN to access BBC iPlayer is one thing, but you’re still supposed to have the TV license. It’s a legal requirement whether you’re using a VPN or not. If they track your activity, and you don’t have a license, you could get hit with a fine. Play it safe, dude.
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