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Rip Off Britain

Series 12

Episode 4

Duration: 44 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC One Channel IslandsLatest broadcast: on BBC One Northern Ireland

How dozens of drivers have lost money to a company that sold their car for them but didn’t pass on a penny of the cash, and how to spot a dodgy online retailer. Show more

Contributors

Presenter:
Angela Rippon
Series Producer:
Chris Walker
Executive Producer:
Rowland Stone

Rip Off Britain

Series 12

Episode 5

Duration: 44 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC One Channel IslandsLatest broadcast: on BBC One Scotland

Rev Richard Coles reveals how a fake crowdfunding appeal was set up following the death of his husband last year. Show more

Contributors

Presenter:
Angela Rippon
Series Producer:
Chris Walker
Executive Producer:
Rowland Stone

Rip Off Britain

Series 12

Episode 3

Duration: 44 minutes

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

The team reveal one of the most jaw-dropping scams they have ever seen. They also see how fraudsters have made a fortune preying on pandemic paranoia during the Covid-19 crisis. Show more

Contributors

Presenter:
Angela Rippon
Series Producer:
Chris Walker
Executive Producer:
Rowland Stone

Rip Off Britain

Series 12

Episode 2

Duration: 44 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC One North East & CumbriaLatest broadcast: on BBC One West

Angela Rippon, Julia Somerville and Gloria Hunniford discover how a simple mistake with your insurance claim after a car accident could leave you thousands of pounds out of pocket. Show more

Contributors

Presenter:
Angela Rippon
Series Producer:
Chris Walker
Executive Producer:
Rowland Stone

Rip Off Britain

Series 12

Episode 1

Duration: 44 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC One SouthLatest broadcast: on BBC One East Midlands

Angela Rippon, Gloria Hunniford and Julia Somerville investigate a high street gift card scam and hear about one man's race to stop crooks taking out phone contracts in his name. Show more

Contributors

Presenter:
Angela Rippon
Series Producer:
Chris Walker
Executive Producer:
Rowland Stone

Rip Off Britain

Series 12

Episode 8

Duration: 44 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC One HDLatest broadcast: on BBC One Scotland HD

A woman whose husband paid £85,000 for collectable gold coins learns what they’re really worth, and the couriers who did a runner after being hired to move valuable items. Show more

Contributors

Presenter:
Angela Rippon
Series Producer:
Chris Walker
Executive Producer:
Rowland Stone

Rip Off Britain

Series 12

Episode 7

Duration: 44 minutes

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

The team expose flaws in the UK companies register that allow dodgy firms to appear legit, and why is a little-known government agency claiming to own bits of people's gardens? Show more

Contributors

Presenter:
Angela Rippon
Series Producer:
Chris Walker
Executive Producer:
Rowland Stone

Rip Off Britain

Series 12

Episode 10

Duration: 44 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC One Yorks & LincsLatest broadcast: on BBC One HD

Julia Somerville, Gloria Hunniford and Angela Rippon investigate how thoroughly builder-vetting websites check the tradespeople they list. Show more

Contributors

Presenter:
Angela Rippon
Series Producer:
Chris Walker
Executive Producer:
Rowland Stone

Rip Off Britain

Series 12

Episode 6

Duration: 44 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC One HDLatest broadcast: on BBC One Northern Ireland

The team investigate a supermarket loyalty card scheme that refuses to refund customers who have had their points stolen by scammers. Show more

Contributors

Presenter:
Angela Rippon
Series Producer:
Chris Walker
Executive Producer:
Rowland Stone

Rip Off Britain

Series 12

Episode 9

Duration: 44 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC One HDLatest broadcast: on BBC One Northern Ireland

The team hear from job seekers who were told that before they could even get an interview, they would need to pay for training that ultimately turned out to be pointless. Show more

Contributors

Presenter:
Angela Rippon
Series Producer:
Chris Walker
Executive Producer:
Rowland Stone

Rip Off Britain

Series 12

Episode 11

Duration: 44 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC One West MidlandsLatest broadcast: on BBC One North East & Cumbria

The shocking tale of the hackers intercepting customer accounts with fast-food businesses and leaving them to foot the bill. And how companies are failing victims of identity fraud. Show more

Contributors

Presenter:
Angela Rippon
Series Producer:
Sherry Knight
Executive Producer:
Rowland Stone

Rip Off Britain

Series 12

Episode 14

Duration: 44 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC One YorkshireLatest broadcast: on BBC One East

Angela meets the fed-up pedestrians who want to bring an end to motorists parking on the pavement. They say it’s dangerous and inconsiderate- drivers say they have no choice. Show more

Contributors

Presenter:
Angela Rippon
Series Producer:
Sherry Knight
Executive Producer:
Rowland Stone

Rip Off Britain

Series 12

Episode 15

Duration: 44 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC One WalesLatest broadcast: on BBC One Yorks & Lincs

How one of the biggest online shopping companies in the world has left its customers wishing they’d taken their business elsewhere. Show more

Contributors

Presenter:
Angela Rippon
Series Producer:
Sherry Knight
Executive Producer:
Rowland Stone

Rip Off Britain

Series 12

Episode 12

Duration: 44 minutes

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

Angela joins a stake out with a man whose confrontational approach to taking on the fly tippers has to be seen to be believed. Plus, top-notch consumer advice is handed out at the annual pop up shop. Show more

Contributors

Presenter:
Angela Rippon
Series Producer:
Sherry Knight
Executive Producer:
Rowland Stone

Rip Off Britain

Series 12

Episode 13

Duration: 44 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC One WalesLatest broadcast: on BBC One East

How the scramble for a hot tub has left people hundreds of pounds down. Plus, how criminals posing as key workers have played on the people’s fears to extract yet more money from their victims. Show more

Contributors

Presenter:
Angela Rippon
Series Producer:
Sherry Knight
Executive Producer:
Rowland Stone

Rip Off Britain

Series 12

Episode 20

Duration: 44 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC One HDLatest broadcast: on BBC One West

Gloria Hunniford pays a visit to the residents of one Kent town that is slowly sliding into the sea, finding out just how they are coping with their perilous situation. Show more

Contributors

Presenter:
Angela Rippon
Series Producer:
Sherry Knight
Executive Producer:
Rowland Stone

Rip Off Britain

Series 12

Episode 17

Duration: 44 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC One HDLatest broadcast: on BBC One Northern Ireland HD

How married couples hoping for a tax break have been left with much less than they expected, and the vulnerable people left forking out for warranties that are close to worthless. Show more

Contributors

Presenter:
Angela Rippon
Series Producer:
Sherry Knight
Executive Producer:
Rowland Stone

Rip Off Britain

Series 12

Episode 16

Duration: 44 minutes

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

Gloria Hunniford, Julia Somerville and Angela Rippon reveal how banks are leaving some victims of fraud high and dry, despite new protections having been introduced. Show more

Contributors

Presenter:
Angela Rippon
Series Producer:
Sherry Knight
Executive Producer:
Rowland Stone

Rip Off Britain

Series 12

Episode 18

Duration: 44 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC One HDLatest broadcast: on BBC One Northern Ireland HD

How some bank customers have been left with no access to their cash after being frozen out of their accounts, and parents facing huge phone bills run up by their unsuspecting children. Show more

Contributors

Presenter:
Angela Rippon
Series Producer:
Sherry Knight
Executive Producer:
Rowland Stone

Rip Off Britain

Series 12

Episode 19

Duration: 44 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC One HDLatest broadcast: on BBC One Yorkshire

The team meet electric bike owners who say they have lost out after their prized possessions were stolen and their insurers wouldn’t pay out. Show more

Contributors

Presenter:
Angela Rippon
Series Producer:
Sherry Knight
Executive Producer:
Rowland Stone