Rip Off Britain
Overview
Rip Off Britain, a compelling BBC One series launched on November 30, 2009, takes a hard-hitting look at consumer exploitation across the UK. Presented by seasoned journalists Angela Rippon, Gloria Hunniford, and Jennie Bond, the show aims to empower viewers by uncovering scams and injustices. From its third season, newsreader Julia Somerville stepped in for Bond. The program also transitioned into concise 30-minute episodes, which now enjoy a prime-time slot on Friday nights, making it easier for audiences to stay informed about their consumer rights.
Episodes
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7
Episode 7
In Episode 7, the team uncovers significant vulnerabilities within the UK companies register, revealing how unscrupulous businesses can masquerade as ...
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8
Episode 8
A woman discovers the true value of the collectible gold coins her husband purchased for £85,000, leading her to question their worth. Meanwhile, the...
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9
Episode 9
The team encounters several job applicants who reveal an unsettling requirement: they were asked to pay for training courses just to qualify for an in...
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17
Episode 17
This episode explores the disappointment faced by married couples who anticipated significant tax benefits but ended up with far less than they had ho...
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35
Slimed by sludge pipe leak during our dream cruise
A couple from the Wirral claims their dream cruise turned into a nightmare when a leaking pipe above their cabin drenched them in a foul-smelling mix ...
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42
Van seized after fake debt ruling
In Salford, the team delves into the troubling case of a company that managed to create fraudulent debts for various businesses. They explore how this...
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43
Blaze repair delays ruined our home
A couple in Dorset claims that their cherished home has been devastated by water damage, largely due to numerous hold-ups with their insurance claim a...
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1
Home improvement company lies cost me thousands
A homeowner paid a company nearly £2,000 upfront for garden maintenance, yet the work was never started. Gloria Hunniford, Julia Somerville, and Loui...
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2
Fake loan repayments coming off my wages
A man is fighting to prove who he is after fraudsters used his name to take out a Universal Credit loan. Repayments are now being automatically deduct...
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8
Scams: ‘Ghost’ MOTs for sale!
A mother shares her terrifying experience after buying a second-hand car that was anything but safe. The team digs into the shadowy world of so-called...
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9
Insurer won’t help as our home falls apart
After more than three years locked in a frustrating dispute with their insurance company, a couple finally gets the chance to sit down with the team. ...
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10
Toy company bullied me into paying unlawful fees
Gloria Hunniford, Julia Somerville, and Louise Minchin look into a company that supplies equipment for children with special educational needs. They u...
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12
Bank devalued our house after approving our mortgage
A couple is blindsided when their bank suddenly denies their re-mortgage application, citing issues with their home's construction—even though the s...
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13
Spiteful scammer cancelled my flight
A man’s flight is mysteriously canceled after he thinks he’s getting help from the airline through social media. The team steps in to uncover how ...
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15
My timeshare is worth less than when I bought it
The team looks into a holiday timeshare company where longtime members discover that the terms of their contracts have quietly shifted. As their agree...
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16
Family home on the line after being conned by festival fraudster
She signed away the deed to her house as collateral for a friend's business loan, trusting the promises of a woman she'd known for years. But the frie...
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21
Scammers raided my aunt’s bank account after she had died
After her death, a woman's bank account became a target for fraudsters who managed to drain thousands of pounds. Gloria Hunniford, Julia Somerville, a...
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22
The botched building job that has cost me thousands
Julia Somerville, Louise Minchin, and Gloria Hunniford sit down with a homeowner whose faith in a well-known comparison website was shattered when a b...
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23
This town smells like bin juice!
The team probes the foul odor plaguing residents near a landfill, tracing the source of their complaints. Meanwhile, a woman contests a parking ticket...
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26
I raised thousands for a scam dog shelter charity
A man discovered that the African dog shelter charity he had spent years fundraising thousands of pounds for was nothing but a fraud. The operation pr...
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27
Forced to pay finance on a car we do not own
The team steps in to assist a couple drowning in monthly car payments of £1,900 for two vehicles—despite the fact that one of those cars was sold o...
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29
Marketplace seller sold me a bed made of cardboard
The squad looks into online marketplace vendors who present themselves as friendly local sellers, only to be exposed as shadowy operations peddling co...
