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Rip Off Britain

Rip Off Britain

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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.

Created by Rowland Stone
Produced by Lizz Martin
NetworksBBC One

Top Cast

Angela Rippon

Angela Rippon

Self - Presenter

Gloria Hunniford

Gloria Hunniford

Self - Presenter

Louise Minchin

Louise Minchin

Self - Presenter

About Rip Off Britain

Rip Off Britain is a crime, news series that first aired in 2009. Created by Rowland Stone, it stars Angela Rippon, Gloria Hunniford, Louise Minchin. 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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