When did Rip Off Britain Season 17 Episode 42 air?
Rip Off Britain Season 17 Episode 42 aired on January 20, 2026 at 10:45 AM GMT.


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.

The team in Salford investigate how it was possible for a company to invent fake debts against other businesses, take their directors to court and have legal judgements rubber-stamped against them.
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Rip Off Britain Season 17 Episode 42 aired on January 20, 2026 at 10:45 AM GMT.
This episode runs for approximately 44 minutes.
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