Rip Off Britain
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.
Series 9 Episodes
EP 1
The team meets the people who have had tens of thousands of pounds stolen from their bank accounts.
EP 2
The team explores the risk people face from hackers - and the impact it can have if personal details are exploited.
EP 3
Angela Rippon, Gloria Hunniford and Julia Somerville unravel the story of a man persuaded to spend his life savings on seemingly valuable p…
EP 4
The team unpick the door-to-door mattress scams conning households across the country.
EP 5
The team investigate companies that have not stuck to even the most basic of promises.
EP 6
The team looks at how people are being tricked out of money by a scamming technique that's becoming increasingly common.
EP 7
The team unravel the rising threat of ID fraud, with one of the most shocking stories the programme has ever featured.
EP 8
The team investigate whether Britain's sofas are as fire-resistant as labels claim after one woman's terrifying ordeal.
EP 9
How does Britain's mobile coverage compare with services elsewhere - and what is being done to make it better?
EP 10
Angela Rippon, Gloria Hunniford and Julia Somerville learn why for many the dream of owning a new home has turned sour.
EP 11
Angela Rippon, Gloria Hunniford and Julia Somerville uncover the latest tricks used by scammers to get their hands on people's money.
EP 12
The team expose devastating problems that have left homeowners out of pocket, including the mysterious cracks which led to properties getti…
EP 13
After claims that the black boxes supposed to bring down the cost of car insurance don't work the way people would hope, the team tests the…
EP 14
Angela Rippon, Gloria Hunniford and Julia Somerville investigate big-name companies who have left viewers feeling let down.
EP 15
The team investigate cases where the reality of what viewers ended up with is very different from what they expected for their money.
EP 16
Julia Somerville, Angela Rippon and Gloria Hunniford investigate cases of elderly or vulnerable people who have felt pressured into parting…
EP 17
Angela Rippon, Gloria Hunniford and Julia Somerville investigate the loopholes and gaps in the law catching many people out.
EP 18
Gloria Hunniford, Angela Rippon and Julia Somerville unravel mysterious scams designed to get hold of either cash or personal details.
EP 19
The team investigate whether staff at one of the biggest names on the high street are telling shoppers the entire truth about a product.
EP 20
Angela Rippon, Gloria Hunniford and Julia Somerville investigate whether finance deals used by people to buy a new car are all they are cra…
