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Rip Off Britain

Holidays: Series 5

Episode 7

Duration: 45 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC One WestLatest broadcast: on BBC Two HD

Gloria Hunniford, Angela Rippon and Julia Somerville investigate health-related holiday disasters, getting to the bottom of why those who have had to cancel holidays because of the rapid spread of the zika virus haven't been able to get their money back.

Plus, could the ease with which pets can now travel abroad be the reason why a disease that is deadly to dogs has appeared in the UK?

Simon Calder reveals three top holiday destinations that viewers have probably never heard of, explaining how they are better value for money than more familiar favourites.

With even the cleanest of British beaches still occasionally covered in things you might not expect to find yourself swimming in, there's advice on how to tell if your trip to the seaside could be affected. Show less

Contributors

Presenter:
Angela Rippon
Participant:
Simon Calder
Executive Producer:
Rob Unsworth
Series Producer:
Sherry Knight

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