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Get paid for watching TV from your sofa
IF you love watching telly, why not turn it into a lucrative side hustle? You could make hundreds of pounds from your sofa.
TL;DR
- TV production companies pay people to review shows and share their opinions.
- Websites like The Viewers offer opportunities to earn money by completing surveys, joining focus groups, and reviewing programs.
- The Viewers offers up to £150 for online communities, £50-£70 for group discussions, £10 for programme reviews, and £1-£3 for short surveys.
- Payment options include bank transfer, PayPal, or vouchers.
- YouGov pays users in points for sharing viewing data from streaming sites like Netflix and Amazon Prime.
- 1 point from YouGov equals 1p, with 5,000 points redeemable for £50 cashback.
- Participants receive sneak peeks of unreleased shows.
- Individuals may need to pay tax on side hustle earnings if they exceed £1,000 annually.
- Mary Quinton, a retired teacher, earns up to £26 per hour and has made around £500 reviewing episodes for The Viewers.