[brango]

> I've had a few inspectors demand access to my home to verify that I wasn't watching TV illegally

Ask to see their warrant or tell them to get lost. They have no power of entry, possibly unless accompanied by the po po (in which case ask the same question and "Am I legally obliged to comply with this officer?", while videoing them and their response).

[zimpenfish]

Confirmation: http://www.tvlicensing.co.uk/about/foi-administering-the-lic...

> Enquiry officers do not have any legal powers to enter your home without a search warrant granted by a magistrate (or sheriff in Scotland). > You have no obligation to grant entry to an enquiry officer if you don’t wish to do so.