The imminent hike in the TV licence fee come April is prompting many Britons to ponder ditching their payments and steering clear of the BBC’s broadcasts. Currently, viewers are shelling out £169.50 a year for a colour TV licence, but that cost will increase by £5 as of April 1.

However, Money Saving Expert’s Martin Lewis points out there might be viewers who are forking out for the licence without need, and he’s encouraging them to consider binning it to pocket some savings. By law, a TV…