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The Best Episodes of Rip Off Britain Season 17

Every episode of Rip Off Britain Season 17 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of Rip Off Britain Season 17!

The Best Episodes of Rip Off Britain Season 17

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...
  1. Background image for Tenants turned my family home into a cannabis farm
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    #1 - Tenants turned my family home into a cannabis farm

    S17:E1

    The team investigate fake tenants who turned a home into a cannabis farm. And the pet microchipping database that could make it harder to track down your missing furry friend.

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
  2. Background image for Water bills are going up, but what’s it all being spent on?
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    #2 - Water bills are going up, but what’s it all being spent on?

    S17:E2

    The team meet residents furious at water bills increasing by 47 per cent. And the energy company that incorrectly charged an 82-year-old nearly £3,000 on her winter bills.

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
  3. Background image for My conservatory roof shattered, but no-one’s taking responsibility
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    #3 - My conservatory roof shattered, but no-one’s taking responsibility

    S17:E3

    The team help one family who narrowly escaped when their conservatory roof shattered and ask who should foot the bill.

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
  4. Background image for I paid for a smartphone but received a lump of clay
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    #4 - I paid for a smartphone but received a lump of clay

    S17:E4

    The team help people stuck with paying a monthly contract for smartphones that were never delivered. And the SUV drivers left fearing for their safety when the cars developed a fault.

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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    #5 - Timeshare nightmare

    S17:E5

    The team help a couple who paid thousands to terminate their timeshare membership. As another suspicious operator offers to help, the team are there to challenge his claims.

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    Director:Unknown
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    #6 - I cancelled my card, but scammers kept spending

    S17:E6

    The team investigate the mysterious transactions made via mobile phone payments – even after the customer had cancelled their bank card.

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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  8. Background image for Brazen car scam caught on camera
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    #7 - Brazen car scam caught on camera

    S17:E7

    The team expose a shocking trick caught on camera during a private car sale that’s left some drivers thousands of pounds out of pocket.

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    Director:Unknown
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  9. Background image for Nail glue took my daughter’s skin off
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    #8 - Nail glue took my daughter’s skin off

    S17:E8

    The team investigate the case of a girl who suffered severe burns after using a nail glue she bought online and expose the other products that pose a risk.

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
  10. Background image for Super-scam cost me nearly £500,000
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    #9 - Super-scam cost me nearly £500,000

    S17:E9

    How a grandmother was groomed into cashing in her entire pension. Even her own family and the police couldn’t break the spell.

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
  11. Background image for Dream holiday left me with gastric infection
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    #10 - Dream holiday left me with gastric infection

    S17:E10

    The team investigate the cases of holidaymakers left suffering from debilitating gastric illnesses after a luxury five-star trip to Cape Verde.

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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    #11 - Addicted to shopping app

    S17:E11

    The team investigate the shopping app that one woman found so addictive, she asked her bank to cancel her cards in order to stop her spending.

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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    #12 - Fire safety upgrades – who should foot the bill?

    S17:E12

    The team take on the case of residents who were billed by their managing agent for fire safety upgrades to their front doors.

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
  14. Background image for Gift experience voucher left me £200 out of pocket
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    #13 - Gift experience voucher left me £200 out of pocket

    S17:E13

    The team reveal the gift voucher blunders that left one customer with only two theme park tickets for her family of six.

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
  15. Background image for Scammer posed as my mum – while she sat next to me
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    #14 - Scammer posed as my mum – while she sat next to me

    S17:E14

    How a scammer took over one woman’s WhatsApp account in a bid to defraud her friends and family.

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    Director:Unknown
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    #15 - Luxury resort turned out to be a building site

    S17:E15

    The team investigate the cases of holidaymakers who say their relaxing breaks were ruined by noisy building work.

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    Director:Unknown
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Season 17 Ratings Summary

"Tenants turned my family home into a cannabis farm" is the best rated episode of "Rip Off Britain" season 17. It scored /10 based on 0 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 4/14/2025. This episode is rated 0.0 points higher than the second-best, "Water bills are going up, but what’s it all being spent on?".