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Rip Off Britain (2009)

November. 30,2009

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Rip Off Britain

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.

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Rip Off Britain

2009 / NR

Seasons & Episode

Seasons 17 : 2025

15 Episode

Episode 1 - Tenants turned my family home into a cannabis farm

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The team investigate fake tenants who turned a home into a cannabis farm. And the pet microchipping database that could make it harder to track down your missing furry friend.

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Episode 2 - Water bills are going up, but what’s it all being spent on?

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The team meet residents furious at water bills increasing by 47 per cent. And the energy company that incorrectly charged an 82-year-old nearly £3,000 on her winter bills.

Episode 3 - My conservatory roof shattered, but no-one’s taking responsibility

April. 16,2025

The team help one family who narrowly escaped when their conservatory roof shattered and ask who should foot the bill.

Episode 4 - I paid for a smartphone but received a lump of clay

April. 17,2025

The team help people stuck with paying a monthly contract for smartphones that were never delivered. And the SUV drivers left fearing for their safety when the cars developed a fault.

Episode 5 - Timeshare nightmare

April. 18,2025

The team help a couple who paid thousands to terminate their timeshare membership. As another suspicious operator offers to help, the team are there to challenge his claims.

Episode 6 - I cancelled my card, but scammers kept spending

April. 21,2025

The team investigate the mysterious transactions made via mobile phone payments – even after the customer had cancelled their bank card.

Episode 7 - Brazen car scam caught on camera

April. 22,2025

The team expose a shocking trick caught on camera during a private car sale that’s left some drivers thousands of pounds out of pocket.

Episode 8 - Nail glue took my daughter’s skin off

April. 23,2025

The team investigate the case of a girl who suffered severe burns after using a nail glue she bought online and expose the other products that pose a risk.

Episode 9 - Super-scam cost me nearly £500,000

April. 24,2025