The BBC’s Rip Off Britain returns with a new episode, “Help, They’ve Hacked My Holiday Hotel.” Airing on BBC One on May 31, 2024, the episode sees Angela Rippon, Julia Somerville, and Gloria Hunniford tackling consumer issues and offering advice.
In this episode, the presenters meet a woman whose husband fell seriously ill while on a holiday cruise. The situation took a turn for the worse when he was rushed off the ship, leaving his wife by his side in an unfamiliar country while their cruise continued without them. The presenters explore the impact of this unexpected turn of events and the challenges the couple faced.
Additionally, the episode looks into a scam that targeted travellers, duping them out of thousands of pounds. The scam involved fraudulent messages purportedly from hotels that individuals had booked, leading to financial losses and disrupted travel plans. The presenters will be lifting the lid on this deceitful scheme and offering insights on how to avoid falling victim to such scams.
Also, the show examines the current system for lodging complaints against airlines. The presenters question whether the existing framework is effective enough in addressing passenger concerns and if it needs to be overhauled to better serve consumers. They will be discussing the rights of passengers and the avenues available to seek redress when things go wrong.
Rip Off Britain: Help, They’ve Hacked My Holiday Hotel airs on May 31, 2024, at 9:30 am on BBC One.
