''Rip Off Britain'' is a

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series which exposes Britain's

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s and helps consumers. It began on 30 November 2009, presented by former news journalists

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and

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. Newsreader

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replaced Bond from series three. It has two spin-off series, ''Rip Off Britain Food'' and ''Rip Off Britain: Holidays''. ''Rip Off Britain Live'' is shown for a week twice a year.

Format

The presenters investigate viewers' stories of being ripped-off, expose some of the rip-offs, and seek answers and, where appropriate, refunds or compensation. Numerous consumer experts advise consumers on their rights in short films within the programmes and at "Pop Ups" around the country. Experts include

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, David McClelland, Kate Hardcastle, Sylvia Rook, Helen Dewdney, Adam French, Gary Rycroft, Sarah Pennels, Paul Lewis and Martyn James.http://www.bbc.co.uk/progr,mmes/articles/115BDmytRHvBZgLSVRQ6YdV/more-consumer-gripes-martyn-james

Transmissions

Daytime

Primetime

Holidays

Food

Live

References

External links

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