Watchdog
External Rating52%
198560 minEnded

Watchdog

Network:BBC One

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Aired on Oct 17, 2019, 7:00 PM

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Watchdog is a BBC television series that investigates viewers' reports of problematic experiences with traders, retailers, and other companies around the UK. It has had great success in changing the awareness consumers have of their purchasing rights and in changing policies of companies, closing businesses down and pushing for law changes.Watchdog ended in 2019 but Matt Allwright continued to present segments on The One Show from this point under the Watchdog banner. 

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Status
Ended
Language
English
Runtime
60 min
Premiered
July 14, 1985
Ended
October 17, 2019
Schedule
Thursday at 8:00 PM

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Episodes (42 Seasons · 791 Episodes)

Episode 1

Matt Allwright, Steph McGovern and Nikki Fox kick off a brand new run of the nation's biggest consumer show with shocking revelations about a safety device in millions of homes. Pixie Lott exposes the high street chains failing on the basics of recycling, and an exclusive comparison of data reveals which energy companies rank best and worst when it comes to complaints, cost, and customer service. In Rogue Traders, Matt confronts a gardening firm whose elaborate lies have left customers thousands of pounds out of pocket, and the Swab Mob check in to a hotel chain accused of some hygiene horrors.

Sep 12, 2019

60 min

Episode 2

Matt Allwright, Steph McGovern and Nikki Fox reveal the shocking truths that one of the biggest brands in the country doesn't want you to know. Exclusive research reveals which airlines come out best and worst for cost, complaints and customer service, and in Rogue Traders, a roofer is caught on camera charging thousands of pounds for work so bad it all needs to be ripped off. Plus a trio of families sees how well leading fitness trackers stand up to some rigorous real world testing, and the team uncovers how high street names are using the latest technology to target you with unsolicited ads.

Sep 19, 2019

60 min

Episode 3

Sep 26, 2019

60 min

Episode 4

Oct 3, 2019

60 min

Episode 5

Oct 10, 2019

60 min

Episode 6

Oct 17, 2019

60 min

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