How to tell what's not live tv

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Hi, newbie here, was looking through some former chats on TV licence and feel quite confused as to how to tell if it's live or not.
I don't watch BBC channels, or itv, 4 or 5 although may search through my 5, itv for previously shown things. Most other channels I watch on either Freeview, is, Really, Quest, 5usa, 5star, pick, I also have now TV entertainment (for binge watching series's) Netflix (binge viewing/films) and prime (films/binge). My question is , how do I know if it's a live showing.
I don't watch BBC channels, or itv, 4 or 5 although may search through my 5, itv for previously shown things. Most other channels I watch on either Freeview, is, Really, Quest, 5usa, 5star, pick, I also have now TV entertainment (for binge watching series's) Netflix (binge viewing/films) and prime (films/binge). My question is , how do I know if it's a live showing.
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If its a Freeview channel, its "live". If you are watching Netflix or Prime then that is catch up, so not live.
- To watch/record scheduled TV broadcasts received via traditional means (Freeview, Satellite, Cable TV)
- To watch the concurrently streamed version of the above channels via the Internet
- To watch or download BBC TV programs from BBC iPlayer
Everything else doesn't require a Licence, and if you never do any of the above, you don't need to buy one.
So, you can -
- Watch commercial catch-up programs via any of the catch-up services (ITV Hub, All4, My5 etc.)
- Watch ex-BBC programs on commercial catch-up e.g. UKTV Player
- Watch free and subscription streaming services (Netflix, Amazon, Youtube, etc.) as long as you are not watching a scheduled broadcast channel (i.e. not Sky News live on Youtube).
- Watch ex-BBC programs as they appear on streaming services.
- Watch any non-broadcast content e.g. DVDs, CCTV, Videogames.
- Watch live streaming e.g. on Youtube, Twitch IF it is not being streamed by a licensed TV broadcast company.
Live Sport on Amazon is what I'd call "advanced" Licence-free viewing. If the content is unique to Amazon, then you don't need a Licence to view. Otherwise you may want to watch later.