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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 15 Episodes

Browse every episode and jump into details.

Episode 1: Episode 1

May 15, 2023 · 43m

The team reveals failures in customer service at one of the country's biggest energy firms and how a driver ended up with a £5,000 bill for an accident that wasn't their fault.

Episode 2: Episode 2

May 16, 2023 · 43m

Gloria Hunniford meets tenants living with damp, mould and a rat infestation in homes in one of Britain's biggest housing associations.

Episode 3: Episode 3

May 17, 2023 · 43m

Customers who order one thing but receive another and then are refused a refund. And the holiday firms whose terms and conditions are almost impossible to navigate.

Episode 4: Episode 4

May 18, 2023 · 43m

A woman's credit rating is ruined by scammers who took out multiple mobile phone contracts in her name. And how to deal with the car cannibals who set their sights on stealing parts of your car.

Episode 5: Episode 5

May 19, 2023 · 43m

The team help a group of karate enthusiasts claim a refund from an airline. And why have new rules to keep private parking companies in check failed to materialise?

Episode 6: Episode 6

May 22, 2023 · 43m

The team reveal the shocking case of a man whose bank accounts were drained via his online apps when his mobile was stolen from him, only for his bank to refuse to reimburse him.

Episode 7: Episode 7

May 23, 2023 · 43m

Tech expert David McClelland reveals how your social media could be an open door to let scammers get to your money – and how you can shut them out.

Episode 8: Episode 8

May 24, 2023 · 44m

Angela, Gloria and Julia tackle the shocking scourge of appliance cover policies that aren’t worth a penny. Also, where do you find a good builder?

Episode 9: Episode 9

May 25, 2023 · 44m

The team get to grips with the tricky problem of compostable and biodegradable packaging. Does the labelling really stack up?

Episode 10: Episode 10

May 26, 2023 · 43m

The team challenge the food delivery giants making customers pay for items that were never delivered. Also, what to do if you've received vouchers for cancelled holidays.

Episode 11: Episode 11

May 29, 2023 · 43m

The team investigate an airport meet-and-greet company that ran up thousands of pounds of fines driving a man’s car through central London, leaving him with the bill.

Episode 12: Episode 12

May 30, 2023 · 43m

Angela Rippon, Julia Somerville and Gloria Hunniford are on the trail of QR codes that led people to spend more than they bargained for.

Episode 13: Episode 13

May 31, 2023 · 43m

Some companies offer multiple services in the name of ease and simplicity, but what happens when things go wrong?

Episode 14: Episode 14

Jun 1, 2023 · 44m

Julia, Angela and Gloria investigate the home repair policies, car insurance and funeral plans that didn't deliver what those who signed up to them expected, and explain what you can do to avoid them.

Episode 15: Episode 15

Jun 2, 2023 · 43m

We explore the online reviews that may not be all they appear to be, and share the very latest advice on how to spot the real from the fake so that you can buy with confidence.

Episode 17: Episode 17

Oct 3, 2023 · 43m

The team take an exclusive look behind the scenes at a bank’s fraud help centre, where staff are in a daily battle to try and stop customers losing thousands to scammers.

Episode 20: Holiday SOS

Oct 6, 2023 · 43m

The young couple left out-of-pocket when their all-inclusive holiday turned out to be missing some key elements.

Episode 21: I lost £130,000 to a crypto scammer

Oct 9, 2023 · 43m

The crypto con which saw one man lose £130,000 to a scammer. And Gloria, Angela and Julia look at the shocking story of how one man’s search for romance left him penniless and heartbroken after he fell for a mega scam. Plus the frontline fightback against pet fraud.

Episode 22: Black market driving tests

Oct 10, 2023 · 43m

How delays at the top of the DVSA are fuelling a black market in driving tests. Also, a look at the government’s plans to supercharge the war on fly tipping and the dangers of bargain hunting.

Episode 25: Holidays

Oct 13, 2023 · 44m

The holiday makers scammed by a fake travel firm. Plus, how customers have got caught up in a spat between big name travel firms.

Episode 27: David vs Goliath

Jan 3, 2024 · 43m

How a burst pipe and rejected insurance claim left one woman with an £86,000 repair bill, all thanks to a condition in the small print.

Episode 29: Sunshine scams and cruise changes

Jan 5, 2024 · 43m

The Canary Islands holiday con that cost Brits thousands. And the couples left furious after their long-awaited cruises skipped key sights but still refused them a refund.

Episode 36: Has your car been clocked?

Jan 16, 2024 · 43m

The team meets a man who discovered a hidden clocking device behind the dashboard of his car, which could mean it had covered thousands of miles more than he realised.

Episode 38: My solar panel misery

Jan 18, 2024 · 43m

Going green, going wrong – a council-backed energy scheme that left homeowners burned. How to avoid that happening to you, so your bid to go green goes great instead.

Episode 40: My house is a building site

Jan 22, 2024 · 43m

The team meets the families who paid tens of thousands of pounds for dream home extensions, only to be left with dangerously bad work that could cost much more to put right.

Season 15 FAQ

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

When did Rip Off Britain Season 15 premiere?

Rip Off Britain Season 15 premiered on May 15, 2023.

How many episodes are in Rip Off Britain Season 15?

Rip Off Britain Season 15 has 40 episodes.

What is the first episode of Rip Off Britain Season 15?

The season opens with Season 15 Episode 1, "Episode 1". It aired on May 15, 2023.

Go to Season 15 Episode 1

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