Are £10 Primark jeans as good as £90 Levis? How do you get a half-price hire car? The original episode of the consumer programme is packed with money-saving revelations and tricks of the trade.
In Supershoppers Do Christmas Andi Osho and Anna Richardson return to present the inside scoop on Britain's biggest brands and retailers in time for the seasonal shop. From festive food to decorations and gifts, Anna and Andi reveal the tricks of the trade and put products to the test with some surprising results. They'll uncover the secrets of our Christmas pud, give us the lowdown on hampers and gift sets, talk us through bagging the perfect tree, and much, much more.
Andi and Anna reveal the gluten-free secrets the supermarkets aren't telling you
What's the difference between a £70 Ralph Lauren polo shirt and a £6 one from George at Asda? Plus: how Andrex is cleaning up; and how much can we be duped into paying for baked beans?
Andi Osho and Anna Richardson take garments from shirtmaker Thomas Pink to a lab to assess their quality, and delve into the brand's heritage. They also investigate why people have switched from the humble bar of soap to its pricier liquid equivalent, reveal why pram manufacturers are targeting fathers, and name the supermarket ready meal that looks least like the photo on its packaging.
Andi Osho and Anna Richardson lift the lid on the world of designer sunglasses, and investigate the little-known Italian company behind most of the world's top luxury brand sunglasses. Plus, there is a comparison between a high-end paint manufacturer and a popular brand, and a report on craft ciders that are not technically ciders at all.
Andi Osho and Anna Richardson examine dog food to find out what exactly is being fed to pets, as well as investigating the confusing world of portion sizes - revealing how a leading brand of chocolate appears to get healthier the bigger bar is. Plus, the truth about laundry powder.
Andi Osho and Anna Richardson provide more money-saving ideas, from big reductions on medicines, to high-protein cereals. Plus: how to get online prices on the high street.
This week: can we really believe the astonishing reductions promised by high street discount stores? What's really in your favourite ice cream? And can men's beauty products really deliver what they promise?
How online travel agents control the cost of your holiday, and the diet hype causing an Instagram sensation. Plus - an investigation into the latest shopping trend - subscription boxes. Is it really value for money to get everything from make-up to beer to cheese toasties delivered by post? Plus, the show unwraps the confusing world of discount biscuits.
Andi Osho and Anna Richardson examine Marks & Spencer's prices in hospital shops, and test Britain's most-wanted headphones against cheaper alternatives. The programme also finds out whether anyone will notice the difference when brewing a cuppa with Britain's cheapest tea bag, and investigates if shampoo that claims to combat hair loss actually works.
In this episode: vloggers or floggers? What are online celebrities persuading us to buy? Plus: we investigate the eye-watering cost of eating on the move, naming and shaming Britain's most expensive motorway service stations. How do cheap supermarket school shoes compare to pricier brands? Can you save money and get a good fit? And we investigate tights that claim to tackle cellulite.
Andi and Anna investigate winter fashion, testing high street and designer puffer down jackets, with some surprising results. The programme looks at the shocking costs of disability, revealing how identical items can cost up to twice as much when they're sold by retailers targeting the special needs market. Plus: the truth about trademarks, and a guide to high street haggling.
This first episode visits the snack aisle and finds out that Lidl isn't as cheap as you might expect. Plus: are Holland and Barrett really good value for money? The programme also peeks into the future to sample one-hour supermarket delivery, pitting Sainsbury's against mighty Amazon with some surprising results. And what's the difference between pricey Nike and cheap Decathlon? Anna and Andi test running tops.
Supershoppers lifts the lid on chocolate pitting luxury brands against cheap own label versions in the ultimate taste test. And our favourite snacks come under scrutiny as Anna Richardson and Andi Osho investigate which big brand crisp packets contain the most air. Plus how to get the cheapest ticket for the latest movie blockbusters, and what do the scientific claims on our favourite moisturisers and face washes really mean?
Anna Richardson and Andi Osho investigate just how British our iconic Brit brands really are. Does retailer B&M live up to its 'Big Brands, Big Savings' promise? And the swimwear that promises to help you look '10 pounds lighter in 10 seconds': should you fork out for expensive brands or will high street versions do the same slimming trick?
Our favourite chocolates and biscuits are coming in ever-smaller sizes. Is this good for our wallets as well as our waistlines? Supershoppers reveals which brands to avoid when it comes to cost. Plus: coffee loyalty schemes: how much does it really cost to get a free coffee from the nation's biggest chains? Anna and Andi also investigate travel insurance: are we being fleeced when we fly? And the eye-watering cost of West End theatre tickets: how can you bag the cheapest seats in the house?
Anna Richardson and Andi Osho reveal how switching supermarket aisles can save you money on your shopping. Are vitamin drinks worth the extra cash? Plus: Supershoppers makes a surprising discovery, finding kids' toothpastes that don't meet national guidelines. And the over-50s insurance policies that can have you paying more than you get back.
Supershoppers investigates some big brand baby foods and finds some unexpected ingredients. Meanwhile, Fairy Original's longer lasting claim is put through the wringer. And should we believe everything we read in the newspapers? Anna and Andi check out if readers' offers are really as good as they sound. Plus: the high street in-store experiences that tempt us to spend again.
The award-winning consumer show returns for a new series, providing the lowdown on favourite brands and retailers, and tips on how to get the best deals. In this episode, presenters Anna Richardson and Sabrina Grant look at supermarkets' own ranges and investigate whether cheap value-range products might be identical to pricier standard own-label lines. Plus: how to buy cheaper car insurance, and a face-off between cheap and pricy beauty wipes.
In this episode Anna and Sabrina examine whether supermarket vegetarian dishes are good for your wallet and your health. With gambling online now the most popular way to wager, the programme reveals the truth about free bets. Can you save money by ignoring use-by dates on your favourite foods? Plus: how the power of words can transform how you feel about a product.
Supershoppers Anna Richardson and Sabrina Grant examine the price of our most popular coffees in two of the biggest high street chains. The programme also investigates the difference between expensive branded phone chargers and cheaper alternatives, with some shocking results. And, as gin and tonic is revealed as the nation's favourite at-home cocktail, are trendy upmarket tonic waters - which can cost up to seven times as much as supermarket versions - really worth it? And can aficionados tell the difference?
Anna and Sabrina visit one of Britain's biggest supermarkets and find identical products under the same roof with very different prices. And popcorn is the fastest growing grocery product in Britain, but how healthy is it? Plus the car hire company inflicting serious damage on customer wallets. And a party season special: can you really make high-heeled shoes comfortable?
Anna Richardson and Sabrina Grant take on retail giant John Lewis and show that their famous price promise can't always be believed. The programme goes undercover at a major UK high-street chain and catches their sales staff giving suspect advice that could cost customers significantly. Plus: dairy-free milks - what are you actually drinking? And how do you milk an almond? The programme also explores which batteries last the longest, and the truth about supermarket value brands.
In the second episode - how one of Britain's bestselling lagers was secretly watered down by its brewers to reduce costs without customers knowing. This episode also reveals an internet shopping tip that could save you money. Secondary ticketing sites are also in the firing line as presenters Anna Richardson and Sabrina Grant get to grips with Viagogo's selling tactics. Supershoppers name the waterproof boots that can't be relied on to keep your feet dry, and reveal everything you need to know to get faster, better wifi. Plus - how our favourite chocolate brands are luring us to pay more for less, and a test on the new air freshener products making a splash.
This episode includes an amazing online shopping hack that could save you serious cash when shopping with some of the biggest names in fashion and retail. There's another great tip on how to get the lowest prices on energy bills as Supershoppers reveals how comparison sites hide the best deals. We taste-test takeaway coffees and reveal that coffee from a Costa machine can cost more than one made by a barista in a Costa shop. Meanwhile, can baby products really help your child sleep? The programme puts a miraculous claim from Britain's biggest baby brand to the test. Plus: everything you wanted to know about whitening toothpastes and the latest trends in the supermarket aisle.
This episode reveals how to save hundreds of pounds on pizza with one simple switch and the unbelievable things that could affect your car insurance premium. The programme exposes the online stores charging over the odds for products they don't even stock and reveals how you can find them much cheaper yourself. Plus: the truth about the latest crazes in bottled water and pricey toothbrushes - do you really need Bluetooth to clean your teeth properly? And we investigate gift cards. How can your money disappear if you haven't used the card?
In this episode they name the upmarket supermarket products that are identical to the value ranges, but that are sold at a much higher price. They also investigate how one of Britain's biggest pub chains is charging wildly different prices for identical rounds in two pubs on the same street. Using your phone on holiday? Supershoppers reveals that one UK mobile network has been deliberately slowing down our data speeds abroad. Plus: an investigation into edible beauty products; the truth behind claims made by the new breed of so-called 'healthy' ice creams; the snack brands breaking government guidelines on kids' treats; and the holiday deals from big-name voucher sites that can end up costing far more than you thought.
Anna Richardson and Sabrina Grant ask whether big brands' lifetime guarantees are as impressive as they sound, why delayed trains can be more profitable to rail companies than ones that run on time, and why pastas made with the same single ingredient can be up to eight times the price. They also test flip-flops to see if it is worth paying the extra for brand names. Last in the series.
The consumer advice show returns with Kate Quilton and Sabrina Grant providing the lowdown on favourite brands and retailers, as well as tips on how to get the best deals. They begin by investigating what the UK's biggest phone networks don't tell consumers when they sign up for a new contract, and look at the loyalty schemes of some of the UK's biggest retailers.
Kate Quilton and Sabrina Grant present an undercover investigation into leading health retailer Holland & Barrett, revealing staff giving incorrect information in every store visited. Plus, a report on the boom in `natural' cleaning products, and male grooming products go under the spotlight.
Sabrina Grant and Kate Quilton present an undercover report on the nation's cosmetic counters, testing the claims of staff working for beauty companies and exposes the truth about inflight magazine deals from companies including Thomas Cook and Tui. They also look at front-of-pack claims from some of the UK's biggest brands in the baby food market and reveals the truth about TV sets.
Kate Quilton and Sabrina Grant investigate retailers including Sainsbury's, Morrisons and Aldi, and check out whether it's worth paying more for eggs with a golden yolk. They also test headphones that are advertised as safe for children, and find some louder than a nightclub.
Kate Quilton and Sabrina Grant investigate the promises made by retailers including Boots, M&S and Sainsbury's - from ditching plastic to removing sweets at the till- to find out and whether they are keeping them. They also looks at cereal giant Kellogg's, the latest trends in soft drinks, and the astonishing sums that people spend on pet gadgets.
A revisit to reports on mobile phone coverage and what networks tell customers. Plus, store loyalty cards, golden eggs, and a steak taste-test featuring Marks & Spencer versus Aldi.
Andi and Anna go behind the scenes of the internet retail revolution. Why do most of us shop at midnight? How do shopping websites tempt us to buy more? How much does online delivery really cost?
Andi Osho and Anna Richardson investigate everything festive, from food to gifts, for a Supershoppers Christmas special full of festive saving advice. What's the difference between luxury toiletries and bargain basement alternatives? We compare the priciest brands with supermarket own-label, with some surprising results. How can you tell a good bottle of wine? We reveal what you shouldn't be swayed by. Plus: how to get the best price on supermarket party platters, the truth about flash sales websites, how to buy the same gift at a fraction of the price, and the secrets of how the high street use Santa to make sacks of cash.
Supershoppers Anna Richardson and Sabrina Grant are full of money-saving tips as they investigate the post-Christmas sales. With almost constant promotions and sales on the high street, are there any true bargains left? Supershoppers scrutinises some big-name retailers' slashed prices and discovers that the discounts on offer may not be all they seem. Booking a holiday? Supershoppers discovers some strange pricing on our favourite booking websites. Plus: what's the difference between pricy high street cashmere jumpers and supermarket sweaters at half the price? And, with New Year resolutions almost upon us, there are some mind-boggling revelations about non-alcoholic beers and the latest supermarket trend, thin biscuits.
Anna Richardson and Sabrina Grant present money-saving tips and reveal tricks of the retail trade, including a web of online reviews that you cannot necessarily trust. Elsewhere in the programme, a supermarket price check reveals the surprising cost of convenience, and ways to save money on pampering your pets.
It's sales time but don't open your wallet until you've watched this Supershoppers special. Anna Richardson and Sabrina Grant are back with a programme stuffed full of money-saving tips, revelations and insights into what our favourite brands and retailers are up to. Looking for a new sofa? Supershoppers goes undercover to expose DFS's latest sales tactics. Planning a getaway? The team investigate the best time to book your holiday and put TUI's mysterious discounts in the spotlight. Plus: how to save serious cash when you shop on Amazon or go vegan for January.
Sabrina Grant and Kate Quilton answer questions and investigate complaints from viewers, offering money-saving tips and revelations
Consumer champions Sabrina Grant and Anna Richardson help two families by revealing inside tips on how we can all save a fortune, with just a few simple tweaks to our weekly shop
How do you slash £1000 from your online spend without compromising on what you buy? Sabrina Grant and Helen Skelton help two British families do just that.
Sabrina Grant and Helen Skelton investigate the tricks that retailers use to get people to spend, and offer advice on how to get the best deals in seasonal sales. They reveal how to read the secret codes scrawled on price tags and how to tell when a sale is about to happen, as well as the shocking and unfair tactics used by retailers to make people think they've got a bargain when they haven't.
As the high street goes into lockdown, Amazon is booming. This Supershoppers special reveals how to buy smart off the online retail giant, from the best bargains to avoiding scams.
Sabrina Grant and Helen Skelton speak to former supermarket insiders and uncover what the stores know about people's tastes and shopping habits - and reveal how consumers can use that knowledge to get a brilliant Christmas at bargain prices. Retail psychologists explain the covert role of party food in getting customers to spend more than they need to, and why they are wasting money on champagne when they could buy just as good fizz for half the price.
