Rip Off Britain (2009)
Synopsis
Rip Off Britain is a BBC One series which exposes Britain's rip-offs and helps consumers. It began on 30 November 2009, presented by former news journalists Angela Rippon, Gloria Hunniford and Jennie Bond. Newsreader Julia Somerville replaced Bond from series three. From the second series onwards, the show was remade into cut-down editions of 30 minutes which air in a prime time slot on Friday evenings.
Creator
Rowland Stone
Network
BBC One
Episodes
Utilities
Angela Rippon, Gloria Hunniford and Jennie Bond are on the trail of rip offs that have British consumers up in arms. The team takes on the UK's utility companies.
Personal Finance
Angela Rippon, Gloria Hunniford and Jennie Bond expose rip offs that are costing British consumers. The team investigates the personal finance and banking industry.
Shopping
Angela Rippon, Gloria Hunniford and Jennie Bond are on the trail of rip offs that have British consumers up in arms. The team goes shopping to expose High Street rip offs.
Housing
Angela Rippon, Gloria Hunniford and Jennie Bond on the rip offs that have British consumers seething. A look at why some of us are paying over the odds for mortgages.
Travel
In the last of their investigations into the rip offs that are affecting UK consumers, Angela Rippon, Gloria Hunniford and Jennie Bond lift the lid on the travel industry.
Cast
Details
Original Title
Rip Off Britain
Status
Returning Series
Seasons
17
Episodes
392