You wouldn't have to pay the BBC license with your setup if you detuned your TV from the usual channels and used it in the way you're describing. You only have

You wouldn't have to pay the BBC license with your setup if you detuned your TV from the usual channels and used it in the way you're describing. You only have to pay the license if you're watching live TV. If you don't own a TV or if your TV isn't tuned to terrestrial channels, you don't have to pay. Even if you're not paying, you still get access to loads of great radio stations and a fantastic website AND on-demand catchup of all BBC programmes on iPlayer. The license is only for live TV.