Rip Off Britain: Series 1
Rip Off Britain is a BBC One consumer affairs series that premiered on 30 November 2009. The program is dedicated to investigating and exposing various scams, fraudulent activities, and unfair business practices that negatively impact British consumers. Throughout the inaugural season, the production team works to reveal the lengths to which certain companies will go to secure customer business. The series is hosted
Season 1 Lore Primer
Key plot threads, lore context, and character stakes you need to remember before diving into this season.
- The series is a BBC One production focused on consumer affairs.
- The program is presented by a team of former news journalists.
- The core mission of the show is to expose scams and rip-offs.
- The presenters provide advice to help consumers navigate marketplace issues.
Season overview
Rip Off Britain is a BBC One consumer affairs series that premiered on 30 November 2009. The program is dedicated to investigating and exposing various scams, fraudulent activities, and unfair business practices that negatively impact British consumers. Throughout the inaugural season, the production team works to reveal the lengths to which certain companies will go to secure customer business. The series is hosted by a team of former news journalists, specifically Angela Rippon, Gloria Hunniford, and Jennie Bond, who utilize their professional backgrounds to provide guidance and practical advice to the public. By highlighting these rip-offs, the show aims to empower viewers and assist them in navigating complex consumer issues. The narrative arc of the first season focuses on identifying systemic problems within the marketplace and offering actionable solutions to those affected by deceptive commercial tactics. As a factual investigative program, it serves as a resource for individuals seeking to protect their financial interests against dishonest entities operating within the United Kingdom. The series maintains a focus on transparency and consumer advocacy, establishing a format that combines investigative reporting with helpful information for the general population.
Episode Guide
Season 1 Progress Shield
Utilities
Nov 30, 2009 · 45 min
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
Dec 1, 2009 · 45 min
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
Dec 2, 2009 · 45 min
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
Dec 3, 2009 · 45 min
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
Dec 4, 2009 · 45 min
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.