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Rip Off Britain

Rip Off Britain

2009Returning Series17 Seasons392 Episodes3.0TMDB
BBC One

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.

Season 12 Episodes

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Episode 1: Episode 1

Jul 6, 2020 · 44m

Angela Rippon, Gloria Hunniford and Julia Somerville investigate a high street gift card scam and hear about one man's race to stop crooks taking out phone contracts in his name.

Episode 2: Episode 2

Jul 7, 2020 · 44m

Angela Rippon, Julia Somerville and Gloria Hunniford discover how a simple mistake with your insurance claim after a car accident could leave you thousands of pounds out of pocket.

Episode 3: Episode 3

Jul 8, 2020 · 44m

The team reveal one of the most jaw-dropping scams they have ever seen. They also see how fraudsters have made a fortune preying on pandemic paranoia during the Covid-19 crisis.

Episode 4: Episode 4

Jul 9, 2020 · 44m

How dozens of drivers have lost money to a company that sold their car for them but didn’t pass on a penny of the cash, and how to spot a dodgy online retailer.

Episode 5: Episode 5

Jul 10, 2020 · 44m

Rev Richard Coles reveals how a fake crowdfunding appeal was set up following the death of his husband last year.

Episode 6: Episode 6

Jul 13, 2020 · 44m

The team investigate a supermarket loyalty card scheme that refuses to refund customers who have had their points stolen by scammers.

Episode 7: Episode 7

Jul 14, 2020 · 44m

The team expose flaws in the UK companies register that allow dodgy firms to appear legit, and why is a little-known government agency claiming to own bits of people's gardens?

Episode 8: Episode 8

Jul 15, 2020 · 44m

A woman whose husband paid £85,000 for collectable gold coins learns what they’re really worth, and the couriers who did a runner after being hired to move valuable items.

Episode 9: Episode 9

Jul 16, 2020 · 44m

The team hear from job seekers who were told that before they could even get an interview, they would need to pay for training that ultimately turned out to be pointless.

Episode 10: Episode 10

Jul 17, 2020 · 44m

Julia Somerville, Gloria Hunniford and Angela Rippon investigate how thoroughly builder-vetting websites check the tradespeople they list.

Episode 11: Episode 11

Oct 5, 2020 · 44m

The shocking tale of the hackers intercepting customer accounts with fast-food businesses and leaving them to foot the bill. And how companies are failing victims of identity fraud.

Episode 12: Episode 12

Oct 6, 2020 · 44m

Angela joins a stake out with a man whose confrontational approach to taking on the fly tippers has to be seen to be believed. Plus, top-notch consumer advice is handed out at the annual pop up shop.

Episode 13: Episode 13

Oct 7, 2020 · 44m

How the scramble for a hot tub has left people hundreds of pounds down. Plus, how criminals posing as key workers have played on the people’s fears to extract yet more money from their victims.

Episode 14: Episode 14

Oct 8, 2020 · 44m

Angela meets the fed-up pedestrians who want to bring an end to motorists parking on the pavement. They say it’s dangerous and inconsiderate- drivers say they have no choice.

Episode 15: Episode 15

Oct 9, 2020 · 44m

How one of the biggest online shopping companies in the world has left its customers wishing they’d taken their business elsewhere.

Episode 16: Episode 16

Oct 12, 2020 · 44m

Gloria Hunniford, Julia Somerville and Angela Rippon reveal how banks are leaving some victims of fraud high and dry, despite new protections having been introduced.

Episode 17: Episode 17

Oct 13, 2020 · 44m

How married couples hoping for a tax break have been left with much less than they expected, and the vulnerable people left forking out for warranties that are close to worthless.

Episode 18: Episode 18

Oct 14, 2020 · 44m

How some bank customers have been left with no access to their cash after being frozen out of their accounts, and parents facing huge phone bills run up by their unsuspecting children.

Episode 19: Episode 19

Oct 15, 2020 · 44m

The team meet electric bike owners who say they have lost out after their prized possessions were stolen and their insurers wouldn’t pay out.

Episode 20: Episode 20

Oct 16, 2020 · 44m

Gloria Hunniford pays a visit to the residents of one Kent town that is slowly sliding into the sea, finding out just how they are coping with their perilous situation.

Season 12 FAQ

Quick answers about this season's release timeline and episode lineup.

When did Rip Off Britain Season 12 premiere?

Rip Off Britain Season 12 premiered on July 6, 2020.

How many episodes are in Rip Off Britain Season 12?

Rip Off Britain Season 12 has 20 episodes.

What is the first episode of Rip Off Britain Season 12?

The season opens with Season 12 Episode 1, "Episode 1". It aired on July 6, 2020.

Go to Season 12 Episode 1

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