Rip Off Britain

Rip Off Britain

Rip Off Britain

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Rip Off Britain

2009- 2025

17 Seasons

392 Episodes

3.0(2 votes)

Returning Series

Crime

News

Overview

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.

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Cast & Crew

3 members

Acting

Angela Rippon

Self - Presenter

Angela Rippon

Acting

Gloria Hunniford

Self - Presenter

Gloria Hunniford

Acting

Louise Minchin

Self - Presenter

Louise Minchin

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