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Rip Off Britain (2009 – ...)

2009 • 17 seasons • Horror, Thriller • NR
On September 22, 2026
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Rip Off BritainSeries 15

40 episodes · May 15, 2023

Get ready to fight back! The *Rip Off Britain* team is tuning into your concerns and taking on the everyday injustices that impact real people. This season, we’re diving headfirst into the problems *you* tell us matter most, uncovering hidden costs and challenging unfair practices – because it's time to hold those responsible accountable.

1. Episode 1
May 15, 2023 · 43m

A recent investigation has exposed shortcomings in customer service at a major national energy provider. The findings detail instances where customers were underserved, culminating in a specific case where an individual was wrongly charged

2. Episode 2
May 16, 2023 · 43m

Gloria Hunniford encountered residents in homes provided by one of Britain's largest housing associations, facing the pervasive problems of damp, mould, and a rat infestation.

3. Episode 3
May 17, 2023 · 43m

The frustration mounts when a customer receives a substitution of goods after placing an order, only to be denied a refund. This is compounded by the often labyrinthine terms and conditions imposed by holiday companies, making simple recour

4. Episode 4
May 18, 2023 · 43m

A woman found her credit irrevocably damaged by fraudulent individuals who had taken out numerous mobile phone contracts in her name. Meanwhile, a different threat lurks: those who prey on car owners, seeking to pilfer components from their

5. Episode 5
May 19, 2023 · 43m

The team assisted a collection of karate practitioners in securing a refund from an airline. And why have proposed regulations designed to oversee private parking companies remained unrealized?

6. Episode 6
May 22, 2023 · 43m

The team uncovers the disturbing story of a man whose financial life was systematically emptied when his phone was stolen. Criminals exploited his online banking apps, leaving him with no recourse as his bank denied any reimbursement.

7. Episode 7
May 23, 2023 · 43m

Technology specialist David McClelland illuminates how your online presence might inadvertently provide a pathway for fraudsters to access your finances—and offers guidance on how to fortify your defenses against them.

8. Episode 8
May 24, 2023 · 44m

Angela, Gloria, and Julia address the unsettling issue of appliance cover policies that offer little real value. They also explore the question of how to find a reliable builder.

9. Episode 9
May 25, 2023 · 44m

The team confronts the complex issue of compostable and biodegradable packaging. Does the labeling accurately reflect reality?

10. Episode 10
May 26, 2023 · 43m

A collective effort is underway to hold food delivery companies accountable for charging customers for orders that were never fulfilled. Simultaneously, questions arise regarding the proper course of action when one possesses vouchers for h

11. Episode 11
May 29, 2023 · 43m

The team's inquiry focused on an airport meet-and-greet firm that accumulated thousands of pounds in fines. These fines resulted from the company driving a client's vehicle through central London, leaving the financial burden to fall upon t

12. Episode 12
May 30, 2023 · 43m

Angela Rippon, Julia Somerville, and Gloria Hunniford are investigating the phenomenon of QR codes, those seemingly innocuous squares that have unexpectedly driven consumers to overspend.

13. Episode 13
May 31, 2023 · 43m

Certain businesses promote streamlined convenience through bundled services. However, what recourse is available when those services fail?

14. Episode 14
Jun 1, 2023 · 44m

Julia, Angela, and Gloria examine the shortcomings of home repair policies, car insurance, and funeral arrangements – exploring instances where these services failed to meet the expectations of their customers. They also offer practical gui

15. Episode 15
Jun 2, 2023 · 43m

We delve into the world of online reviews, examining those that may present a misleading picture, and offer current guidance on discerning genuine feedback from fabricated accounts. Our aim is to empower you to make informed purchases with

16. One woman's £5,000 energy bill
Oct 2, 2023 · 43m

Gloria, Angela, and Julia listened intently as one woman recounted her years-long struggle to obtain a satisfactory explanation from her energy provider regarding a debt exceeding £5,000.

17. Episode 17
Oct 3, 2023 · 43m

A team gains privileged access to the inner workings of a bank's fraud assistance center, witnessing firsthand the daily struggle of its employees to prevent customers from falling victim to elaborate scams and financial loss.

18. The tax rebate with a sting in the tail
Oct 4, 2023 · 43m

Julia, Angela, and Gloria examine the stories of individuals who received substantial tax rebates, only to discover they were obligated to repay amounts exceeding their initial gains.

19. Flooded six times in six years
Oct 5, 2023 · 43m

Gloria, Angela, and Julia endeavor to assist a family whose cherished home has endured the repeated devastation of six floods over the past six years.

20. Holiday SOS
Oct 6, 2023 · 43m

The young couple found themselves unexpectedly burdened with expenses when their promised all-inclusive vacation proved to be lacking essential amenities.

21. I lost £130,000 to a crypto scammer
Oct 9, 2023 · 43m

A man lost £130,000 to a cryptocurrency scam, a devastating tale explored by Gloria, Angela, and Julia. They examine the shocking details of how his quest for love led him to financial ruin and heartbreak, the victim of a sophisticated dece

22. Black market driving tests
Oct 10, 2023 · 43m

Significant backlogs within the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency are fostering an illicit trade in driving test appointments. Meanwhile, the government is implementing measures to intensify the crackdown on fly-tipping, alongside warning

23. Customer service meltdown
Oct 11, 2023 · 43m

A crisis in customer service has gripped one of Britain's most respected companies, leaving thousands of individuals facing considerable disruption.

24. My 11-year-old son booked a £4,000 holiday by accident
Oct 12, 2023 · 43m

An eleven-year-old inadvertently booked a £4,000 vacation, alongside an examination of the escalating costs of car insurance for certain individuals.

25. Holidays
Oct 13, 2023 · 44m

Holidaymakers have been defrauded by a fraudulent travel agency, while other customers find themselves unexpectedly embroiled in a dispute between prominent travel companies.

26. Scammers controlling your phone
Jan 2, 2024 · 43m

The theft began with a simple download. For one woman, installing the wrong application while asleep proved catastrophic, resulting in the unauthorized removal of £12,000 from her bank account. Investigators now piece together the sequence

27. David vs Goliath
Jan 3, 2024 · 43m

A burst pipe unleashed a cascade of unforeseen expenses for one woman, culminating in an £86,000 repair bill. The unexpected cost stemmed from a clause buried within her insurance policy.

28. The 30-minute phone call to cancel your broadband
Jan 4, 2024 · 43m

The moving company left a trail of costly damage in its wake, tallying hundreds of pounds in repairs. Meanwhile, a seemingly straightforward request to modify her mobile phone contract culminated in frustration, leaving one woman feeling de

29. Sunshine scams and cruise changes
Jan 5, 2024 · 43m

A holiday deception targeting British tourists in the Canary Islands left many with significant financial losses. Couples who had eagerly anticipated their cruises were reportedly enraged after the itineraries omitted major attractions, and

30. I had to bathe my disabled son in the garage after a dispute with my insurer
Jan 8, 2024 · 43m

The relentless struggle with her home insurance company brought one woman to tears, adding a crushing weight to the already immense burden of caring for her disabled son.

31. Our 18-year-old house is crumbling
Jan 9, 2024 · 43m

The team spoke with a couple burdened by repair costs exceeding £100,000 – a sum they must find to save their family home from imminent collapse.

32. Threatened with a knife by an airport parking firm
Jan 10, 2024 · 43m

The promise of a streamlined arrival through an airport meet and greet service often seems appealing, but in this instance, the reality proved far from smooth. The story comes from a police officer who had to intervene with a particularly p

33. I bought a house for £28,000 – but I was forced to hand it back
Jan 11, 2024 · 43m

A man's ambition to enter the property development business resulted in substantial financial loss, and we are investigating the auction house marketing properties with unexpectedly high costs.

34. I was put on a different flight from my kids - because the plane was too small
Jan 12, 2024 · 44m

The start of a holiday often brings a wave of anticipation, but for one family, it dissolved into frustration and disappointment. A misplaced plane ticket had scattered them, leaving seven of ten stranded and their carefully planned vacatio

35. Fake Taylor Swift tickets cost me hundreds
Jan 15, 2024 · 43m

A surge in concert ticket demand has created fertile ground for fraud, with criminals exploiting this enthusiasm by compromising legitimate social media accounts. They use these hijacked profiles to deceive potential victims and ultimately

36. Has your car been clocked?
Jan 16, 2024 · 43m

The team encountered a man who had unearthed a concealed clocking device nestled behind his car's dashboard. The discovery suggested the vehicle might have accumulated significantly more mileage than its current odometer indicated.

37. Charged hundreds of pounds to flush the loo
Jan 17, 2024 · 43m

The team spoke with homeowners locked in a struggle against a utility company, a company that had inflated its rates by nearly ten times over the past seven years. This dramatic increase had rendered their monthly bills unaffordable.

38. My solar panel misery
Jan 18, 2024 · 43m

The promise of a greener lifestyle can sometimes lead to unforeseen difficulties. A council-supported energy initiative recently left many homeowners with significant financial burdens. Learn from this experience: here's how to ensure your

39. The holiday hotel that looked like a building site
Jan 19, 2024 · 43m

The disparity between a holiday hotel's advertised perfection and its actual reality can leave one feeling adrift. What is one to do when the brochures promise one thing, and the experience delivers something quite different?

40. My house is a building site
Jan 22, 2024 · 43m

They encountered the families who had invested tens of thousands of pounds in bespoke home extensions, only to find themselves facing work of such appalling quality that rectifying it threatened to incur far greater expense.

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