Rip Off Britain: Series 9
Angela Rippon and the team expose some of the rip-offs that are costing British consumers. The BBC One series exposes Britain's rip-offs and helps consumers. It began on 30 November 2009, presented by former news journalists. Newsreader Julia Somerville replaced Bond from series three. From the second series onwards, the show was remade in a certain way, continuing its run as a consumer advocacy program featuring inv
Season 9 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 program that began on 30 November 2009.
- It is presented by former news journalists including Angela Rippon.
- Newsreader Julia Somerville joined the team, replacing Bond from series three onwards.
- The core premise of the series is to expose Britain's rip-offs and help consumers.
Season overview
Angela Rippon and the team expose some of the rip-offs that are costing British consumers. The BBC One series exposes Britain's rip-offs and helps consumers. It began on 30 November 2009, presented by former news journalists. Newsreader Julia Somerville replaced Bond from series three. From the second series onwards, the show was remade in a certain way, continuing its run as a consumer advocacy program featuring investigative reporting on financial exploitation and unfair practices affecting the public.
Episode Guide
Season 9 Progress Shield
Episode 1
May 1, 2017 · 45 min
The team meets the people who have had tens of thousands of pounds stolen from their bank accounts.
Episode 2
May 2, 2017 · 45 min
The team explores the risk people face from hackers - and the impact it can have if personal details are exploited.
Episode 3
May 3, 2017 · 45 min
Angela Rippon, Gloria Hunniford and Julia Somerville unravel the story of a man persuaded to spend his life savings on seemingly valuable pieces of art.
Episode 4
May 4, 2017 · 45 min
The team unpick the door-to-door mattress scams conning households across the country.
Episode 5
May 5, 2017 · 45 min
The team investigate companies that have not stuck to even the most basic of promises.
Episode 6
May 8, 2017 · 45 min
The team looks at how people are being tricked out of money by a scamming technique that's becoming increasingly common.
Episode 7
May 9, 2017 · 45 min
The team unravel the rising threat of ID fraud, with one of the most shocking stories the programme has ever featured.
Episode 8
May 10, 2017 · 45 min
The team investigate whether Britain's sofas are as fire-resistant as labels claim after one woman's terrifying ordeal.
Episode 9
May 11, 2017 · 45 min
How does Britain's mobile coverage compare with services elsewhere - and what is being done to make it better?
Episode 10
May 12, 2017 · 45 min
Angela Rippon, Gloria Hunniford and Julia Somerville learn why for many the dream of owning a new home has turned sour.
Episode 11
Oct 2, 2017 · 45 min
Angela Rippon, Gloria Hunniford and Julia Somerville uncover the latest tricks used by scammers to get their hands on people's money.
Episode 12
Oct 3, 2017 · 45 min
The team expose devastating problems that have left homeowners out of pocket, including the mysterious cracks which led to properties getting demolished.
Episode 13
Oct 4, 2017 · 45 min
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 them out.
Episode 14
Oct 5, 2017 · 45 min
Angela Rippon, Gloria Hunniford and Julia Somerville investigate big-name companies who have left viewers feeling let down.
Episode 15
Oct 6, 2017 · 45 min
The team investigate cases where the reality of what viewers ended up with is very different from what they expected for their money.
Episode 16
Oct 9, 2017 · 45 min
Julia Somerville, Angela Rippon and Gloria Hunniford investigate cases of elderly or vulnerable people who have felt pressured into parting with their money.
Episode 17
Oct 10, 2017 · 45 min
Angela Rippon, Gloria Hunniford and Julia Somerville investigate the loopholes and gaps in the law catching many people out.
Episode 18
Oct 11, 2017 · 45 min
Gloria Hunniford, Angela Rippon and Julia Somerville unravel mysterious scams designed to get hold of either cash or personal details.
Episode 19
Oct 12, 2017 · 45 min
The team investigate whether staff at one of the biggest names on the high street are telling shoppers the entire truth about a product.
Episode 20
Oct 13, 2017 · 45 min
Angela Rippon, Gloria Hunniford and Julia Somerville investigate whether finance deals used by people to buy a new car are all they are cracked up to be.