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The Rip Off Britain team is ready to tackle the issues you feel affect you the most.

The Rip Off Britain team is ready to tackle the issues that most matter to you - from bills and bad customer service, to holidays and food.

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Rip Off Britain: Series 9

Gloria Hunniford

Angela Rippon

Julia Somerville

Rob Unsworth

Sherry Knight

Rip Off Britain: Series 9: Episode 15

Episode 15

Series 9

BBC One - Rip Off Britain, Series 9, Episode 15

Featuring the story of people left with pain from side effects of laser eye surgery.

The team investigate cases where the reality of what viewers ended up with is very different from what they expected for their money.

Gloria Hunniford, Julia Somerville and Angela Rippon investigate cases where the reality of what viewers ended up with is very different from what they expected for their money.

Among the stories is that of the patients left with pain and discomfort from side effects of laser eye surgery that are showing no signs of wearing off. Does the ease with which such procedures are available mean people aren't getting enough information about potential risks?

Plus the small energy company with big ambitions - and a long list of unhappy customers, including one woman asked to pay a £30,000 monthly direct debit.

And, as pet owners reveal problems they have had after buying their animals online, the team asks if the rules need tightening.

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Angela Rippon and the team expose some of the rip-offs that are costing British consumers.

Angela Rippon, Gloria Hunniford and Julia Somerville return to their journalistic roots to expose some of the rip-offs that are costing British consumers.

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