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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.

Get paid for watching TV 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.