Rip-Off Britain Coming To BBC One
Angela Rippon, Jennie Bond and Gloria Hunniford are teaming up to help the nation in its battle against Rip-Off Britain (working title) for BBC One Daytime.
At a time when every penny counts, this brand new five-part series will investigate the sharp practices by some of the biggest names in the High Street; exposing the hidden costs and the deals that really are too good to be true.
The Rip-Off Britain presenters will dig into the facts to show consumers what they need to do to fight back.
The series will also reveal the results of an exclusive BBC Daytime survey into the top rip-offs which are making Britain fume.
Controller of BBC Daytime, Liam Keelan, says: “I am really pleased to have three seasoned journalists in Angela Rippon, Jennie Bond and Gloria Hunniford tackling a subject that’s very close to viewers’ hearts.”
Rip-Off Britain is a 5 x 45-minutes series that includes a new nationwide survey, investigations into how companies don’t always give consumers the best deals and information aimed at helping consumers make informed choices about their finances.
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Dear Gloria and Team,
Just over 2 years ago my father had a viral infection that attacked his heart. The result of this meant my father now has an enlarged heart. The consultant said the only option was a heart transplant but due to my father’s age (65+) this option is not available. The heart specialist confirmed the life expectancy of this condition is 5 years. Due to this attack my father is unable to work or drive as he is prone to his heart stopping causing black-outs.
My father has a life/critical illness policy with Phoenix Insurance Company. He contacted Phoenix Insurance, completed the paperwork to claim on his critical illness policy only to be told that his condition wasn’t covered by his policy. My father has since tried to claim on the disability side of the policy, again to be told that this was not covered either. My father has paid a rising premium for this policy and this year the premium has risen again by nearly £60 a month. Due to the whole situation my father is suffering great hardship and can not stop his payments due to the life policy. The financial hardship has been impounded due to my Mother’s lack of income as she is now caring for my Father full time.
When questioning the increase, he was told the policy had been changed to cover other conditions of which he has none. My father has contacted the financial Omnis man only to be told there is nothing they can do about the situation. He has also informed them of the significant increase of the policy cost and is waiting a response. I would really appreciate any assistance you can provide to my father as the stress of the situation is impeding his heart condition even further.
I look forward to an early response as we need all the help we can get. Thanks, Cadell Rowe