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Dirty Tricks of the Tradesmen

Episode 12

Duration: 45 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC One HDLatest broadcast: on BBC One Wales

When Doreen Steele house-sits for her niece in East London, little does she realise she is being set up for a visit by Roger Bisby, who is posing as a rotten rat catcher. He plans to fake a nest in the back garden and overcharge for repelling the non-existent rodents with sonic deterrents. When he produces his bill, will Doreen regret not ratifying his credentials?

Meanwhile a Hertfordshire barmaid is set up by her landlord, and Roger tries to con her into thinking that the bathroom pipes are clogged with limescale. Will she pay his extortionate bill to remove it?

Also, the victim of a gang of Gloucestershire gutter cleaners reveals how she paid them more than 25,000 pounds after falling for their dirty tricks. They were sentenced to a total of 19 years in prison. Show less

Contributors

Presenter:
Chris Hollins
Executive Producer:
Matt Crook
Series Producer:
Simon Harries

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