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Rip Off Britain (2009 – ...)

2009 • 17 seasons • Horror, Thriller • NR
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Rip Off BritainSeries 4

28 episodes · Sep 3, 2012

Across this season, Angela Rippon and a dedicated investigative team shine a light on the hidden costs impacting everyday Britons. Each episode tackles deceptive practices and outright scams, revealing how consumer vulnerabilities are being exploited – and just how much these exploitations add up to for families across the country. Prepare to see familiar situations examined with fresh eyes as the team uncovers the unsettling reality of consumer rip-offs.

1. Episode 1
Sep 3, 2012 · 45m

Gloria Hunniford, Angela Rippon, and Julia Somerville are back with a series that uncovers unfair practices and inadequate service. This time, they investigate the promises made by a company offering cash in exchange for gold.

2. Episode 2
Sep 4, 2012 · 45m

Gloria Hunniford, Angela Rippon, and Julia Somerville encounter individuals frustrated by financial losses, and delve into the practices of a prominent retail chain accused of failing its customers.

3. Episode 3
Sep 5, 2012 · 45m

Gloria Hunniford, Angela Rippon, and Julia Somerville encountered a family reeling from a cruel twist in the terms of their agreement, one that threatened to unravel their home.

4. Episode 4
Sep 6, 2012 · 45m

Gloria Hunniford, Angela Rippon, and Julia Somerville tackle everyday household dilemmas. This week, they examine concerns surrounding home maintenance, including the anxieties of a woman questioning whether her boiler adheres to modern saf

5. Episode 5
Sep 7, 2012 · 45m

Gloria Hunniford, Angela Rippon, and Julia Somerville encounter individuals struggling to break free from agreements they deem costly or unjust.

6. Episode 6
Sep 10, 2012 · 45m

Gloria Hunniford, Angela Rippon, and Julia Somerville investigate how a widespread heating system has resulted in unexpectedly high costs for some households.

7. Episode 7
Sep 11, 2012 · 45m
8. Episode 8
Sep 12, 2012 · 45m

Gloria Hunniford, Angela Rippon, and Julia Somerville offer assistance to residents grappling with an annual fee. They also address the plight of villagers struggling to secure adequate broadband access.

9. Episode 9
Sep 13, 2012 · 45m

Gloria Hunniford, Angela Rippon, and Julia Somerville examine how a single mistake has rendered a home virtually unsellable for one couple.

10. Episode 10
Sep 14, 2012 · 45m

Gloria Hunniford, Angela Rippon, and Julia Somerville encounter a devoted football enthusiast who was denied the tickets he purchased. The story unfolds to reveal the company profiting from people’s aspirations.

11. Episode 11
Sep 17, 2012 · 45m

Gloria Hunniford, Angela Rippon, and Julia Somerville examine grievances leveled against the banking industry. Furthermore, additional consumer concerns find resolution at the Pop-Up Shop.

12. Episode 12
Sep 18, 2012 · 45m

Gloria Hunniford, Angela Rippon, and Julia Somerville investigate the firms involved in the mis-selling of Payment Protection Insurance, exposing how one company was recorded making deceptive claims to potential buyers.

13. Episode 13
Sep 19, 2012 · 45m

Gloria Hunniford, Angela Rippon, and Julia Somerville turn their attention to energy companies in this report, where they speak with an individual who received an exorbitant £7,000 electricity bill for the year. The program also offers prac

14. Episode 14
Sep 20, 2012 · 45m

Gloria Hunniford, Angela Rippon, and Julia Somerville address the plight of a woman burdened with the responsibility of repaying a debt not of her own making, and delve into the deceptive practices often found on websites promising irresist

15. Episode 15
Sep 21, 2012 · 45m

Gloria Hunniford, Angela Rippon, and Julia Somerville encounter a couple deeply disheartened by a lavish holiday. Also, they examine the actual worth of a particular retailer’s gift vouchers.

16. Episode 16
Sep 24, 2012 · 45m

Gloria Hunniford, Angela Rippon, and Julia Somerville journey to a housing estate grappling with a persistent issue, and examine the escalating expense of parking at train stations.

17. Episode 17
Sep 25, 2012 · 45m

Gloria Hunniford, Angela Rippon, and Julia Somerville consider whether online comparison platforms truly deliver the most advantageous prices, and examine the cost of remaining a devoted customer of established corporations.

18. Episode 18
Sep 26, 2012 · 45m

Gloria Hunniford, Angela Rippon, and Julia Somerville shine a light on exploitation, unfair practices, and inadequate service.

19. Episode 19
Sep 27, 2012 · 45m

A single cluster of perplexing road signs has cost one local authority hundreds of thousands of pounds, according to Gloria Hunniford, Angela Rippon, and Julia Somerville. They detail how the signage's ambiguity has led to widespread driver

20. Episode 20
Sep 28, 2012 · 45m

Gloria Hunniford, Angela Rippon, and Julia Somerville encounter a woman who discovers she is indebted to her bank for a sum more than six times her initial estimate.

21. Episode 1 (Evening)
Jan 7, 2013 · 27m

The television program explored the aftermath of the recent floods, questioning who would ultimately bear the cost of the devastation. It also offered assistance to a couple struggling with a claim denied by their insurance company followin

22. Episode 2 (Evening)
Jan 14, 2013 · 27m

The team investigated grievances leveled against the banks, speaking with a woman consumed by frustration at the lack of explanation for the disappearance of £25,000 from her account.

23. Episode 3 (Evening)
Mar 8, 2013 · 27m

The program began with a visit to families who had been assured lower electricity costs, only to find themselves facing bills four times the amount they anticipated.

24. Episode 4 (Evening)
Mar 22, 2013 · 27m

The program exposes companies that have defrauded consumers, taking significant sums – hundreds or even thousands of pounds – while delivering no tangible goods or services.

25. Episode 5 (Evening)
Mar 25, 2013 · 27m

The consumer advocates seek accountability from a company that has charged customers hundreds of pounds for airfare never delivered, and encounter a woman grappling with the loss of her sense of self.

26. Episode 6 (Evening)
May 13, 2013 · 30m

Gloria Hunniford, Angela Rippon, and Julia Somerville speak with a woman who fell victim to a sophisticated scam, losing her bank information. They also investigate the businesses exploiting a convenient new method for processing payments.

27. Episode 7 (Evening)
Jun 21, 2013 · 30m

Gloria Hunniford, Angela Rippon, and Julia Somerville investigate the promises of a company that buys gold – exploring whether the returns offered truly reflect the value of unwanted jewellery.

28. Episode 8 (Evening)
Aug 5, 2013 · 30m

The agreements governing residential care, often presented with appealing terms, can harbor unexpectedly burdensome consequences. One woman’s experience illustrates this sharply: a seemingly simple purchase of a used automobile resulted in

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