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Daily Mirror
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
The One Show star announces big change to BBC show and viewers will be sad
A famous face on The One Show announced that one segment of the BBC show will be taken off air for the summer A The One Show favourite made an announcement about the BBC programme as they revealed a major segment is set for a summer hiatus. In Wednesday's (June 25) instalment of the popular evening show, Alex Jones and Clara Amfo were joined by Matt Allwright and Nikki Fox to celebrate Watchdog's 40th anniversary. The episode was dedicated to celebrating Watchdog's milestone, with Matt and Nikki reminiscing over recent triumphs from undercover stings to significant policy shifts and hefty consumer refunds. As the episode wrapped up, Matt expressed his gratitude: "Happy birthday Watchdog and everybody who has worked on the show, amazing people. Thank you to everyone who has contacted us over the last 40 years because without you it would not mean a thing." Nikki chimed in with appreciation for the audience's input: "We can not do it without your stories.", reports Wales Online. She then dropped the news that her segment would be taking a 'break', announcing: "Watch Dog is going to be taking a break over summer and we are back in September so please keep them coming." The beloved consumer investigation show, first broadcast on BBC1 on July 14th 1985, has saved people millions of pounds as it has taken to task rogue traders, even uncovering fraudulent activity. Despite its end as an independent series in 2020 after 35 years and 1,084 episodes, Watchdog has continued to play a vital role within The One Show, providing essential consumer protection segments. Throughout the years, Watchdog has unearthed bewildering cases such as phoney banking apps, fake Royal Mail stamps, and fictitious complimentary flights. Ahead of the show, Matt said: "We've had instances of getting tens of £1,000s of pounds back for people. But the ripple effect of that is all those other people who look at that and use it as a negotiating tactic. Whatever we've got back for people, and it's millions of pounds without a shadow of a doubt, you can add a multiplier to that." He added: "I don't like bullies. I don't like people that use the strength of their position to get one over on other people. I think you know that sense of injustice, where you can see somebody who has got your money and doesn't feel the need to do right by you because they're a big company and they'll never see you again. "I feel a sense of pride that once a week you get the chance to turn that on its head and say, 'No, you're not always going to win'." The One Show airs weekdays from 7pm on BBC One and iPlayer
Wales Online
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Wales Online
The One Show star makes BBC show announcement and it's bad news for fans
The One Show star makes BBC show announcement and it's bad news for fans Alex Jones and Clara Amfo presented The One Show on Wednesday night and they celebrated 40 years of Watchdog The One Show: Nikki says Watchdog will be taking a break A The One Show star made a sudden announcement about the BBC show as they confirmed one key segment will be taken off air for summer. During Wednesday's (June 25) episode of the hit chat show, Alex Jones and Clara Amfo were joined by Matt Allwright and Nikki Fox as they celebrated 40 years of Watchdog. To mark the special milestone, they dedicated the show to the programme as Matt and Nikki looked back at some of their more recent success stories, including everything from undercover investigations to big business policy changes and mega refunds. At the end of the show, Matt went on to say: "Happy birthday Watchdog and everybody who has worked on the show, amazing people. Thank you to everyone who has contacted us over the last 40 years because without you it would not mean a thing." Matt Allwright and Nikki Fox celebrated 40 years of Watchdog on BBC The One Show (Image: BBC ) Nikki jumped in: 'We can not do it without your stories.' The TV star then confirmed that her show will be taking a 'break' as she announced: 'Watch Dog is going to be taking a break over summer and we are back in September so please keep them coming.' Article continues below The beloved consumer investigation show, first broadcast on BBC1 on July 14th 1985, has saved people millions of pounds as it has taken to task rogue traders, even uncovering fraudulent activity. After 35 years, with 1,084 episodes aired, Watchdog was sadly discontinued as a standalone series in 2020, but has remained as a crucial segment on BBC's The One Show ever since. Over the years, some of the most astonishing cases include a fake banking app, counterfeit Royal Mail stamps and non-existent free flights. Nikki Fox announced that Watchdog will be taking a break for summer (Image: BBC ) Ahead of the anniversary special, Matt said: 'We've had instances of getting tens of £1,000s of pounds back for people. But the ripple effect of that is all those other people who look at that and use it as a negotiating tactic. Whatever we've got back for people, and it's millions of pounds without a shadow of a doubt, you can add a multiplier to that.' He added: 'I don't like bullies. I don't like people that use the strength of their position to get one over on other people. I think you know that sense of injustice, where you can see somebody who has got your money and doesn't feel the need to do right by you because they're a big company and they'll never see you again. Article continues below "I feel a sense of pride that once a week you get the chance to turn that on its head and say, 'No, you're not always going to win'.' The One Show airs weekdays from 7pm on BBC One and iPlayer
Wales Online
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Wales Online
Watchdog warning over spray foam insulation as show celebrates 40th year
Watchdog warning over spray foam insulation as show celebrates 40th year The consumer rights programme is currently fronted by Allwright and Nikki Fox, who have marked the milestone by discussing some of its success stories, which include undercover investigations and policy changes. Watchdog's Matt Allwright has found himself in some sticky situations over the years. (Image: BBC ) Homeowners should be wary of companies trying to dishonestly sell spray foam insulation, BBC Watchdog presenter Matt Allwright has warned as the show celebrates its 4Oth year. The consumer rights programme is currently fronted by Allwright and Nikki Fox, who have marked the milestone by discussing some of its success stories, which include undercover investigations and policy changes. The pair said inflated ticket prices and mis-billing by energy companies were some of the biggest cases they had covered, and the show has seen "tens of thousands of pounds" returned to customers. "I think being part of that process is a real privilege, and those sorts of roles don't come along very often. I really cherish it. I love it," Allwright said. Asked about the most shocking story he had covered recently, Allwright said it was the misselling of spray foam. Article continues below "Most homes don't need spray foam insulation," he said. "You can use fibreglass matting, like most of us have in a loft. "The problem with it is that it can also cause damage to a home in certain circumstances, and as a result, a lot of mortgage lenders aren't happy about lending on a home that's got it. It's also very difficult to remove. "You've got to make that sort of thing really clear – if you're selling something that costs thousands of pounds and would cost thousands of pounds to remove and could therefore stop the sale of your home at the point where you need it." Article continues below Watchdog has been fronted by various presenters since it first aired on BBC One in 1985, perhaps most memorably by Anne Robinson and Nick Frost. In 2020, the BBC announced it would cease to be broadcast as a standalone programme, and would be shown as a feature within The One Show. Fox and Allwright discuss their memories of the show during a special programme, Watchdog At 40, which will air on The One Show at 7pm on Wednesday on BBC One.
Leader Live
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Leader Live
Watchdog warning over spray foam insulation as show celebrates 40th year
The consumer rights programme is currently fronted by Allwright and Nikki Fox, who have marked the milestone by discussing some of its success stories, which include undercover investigations and policy changes. The pair said inflated ticket prices and mis-billing by energy companies were some of the biggest cases they had covered, and the show has seen 'tens of thousands of pounds' returned to customers. 'I think being part of that process is a real privilege, and those sorts of roles don't come along very often. I really cherish it. I love it,' Allwright said. Asked about the most shocking story he had covered recently, Allwright said it was the misselling of spray foam. 'Most homes don't need spray foam insulation,' he said. 'You can use fibreglass matting, like most of us have in a loft. 'The problem with it is that it can also cause damage to a home in certain circumstances, and as a result, a lot of mortgage lenders aren't happy about lending on a home that's got it. It's also very difficult to remove. 'You've got to make that sort of thing really clear – if you're selling something that costs thousands of pounds and would cost thousands of pounds to remove and could therefore stop the sale of your home at the point where you need it.' Watchdog has been fronted by various presenters since it first aired on BBC One in 1985, perhaps most memorably by Anne Robinson and Nick Frost. In 2020, the BBC announced it would cease to be broadcast as a standalone programme, and would be shown as a feature within The One Show. Fox and Allwright discuss their memories of the show during a special programme, Watchdog At 40, which will air on The One Show at 7pm on Wednesday on BBC One.
South Wales Guardian
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- South Wales Guardian
Watchdog warning over spray foam insulation as show celebrates 40th year
The consumer rights programme is currently fronted by Allwright and Nikki Fox, who have marked the milestone by discussing some of its success stories, which include undercover investigations and policy changes. The pair said inflated ticket prices and mis-billing by energy companies were some of the biggest cases they had covered, and the show has seen 'tens of thousands of pounds' returned to customers. 'I think being part of that process is a real privilege, and those sorts of roles don't come along very often. I really cherish it. I love it,' Allwright said. Asked about the most shocking story he had covered recently, Allwright said it was the misselling of spray foam. 'Most homes don't need spray foam insulation,' he said. 'You can use fibreglass matting, like most of us have in a loft. 'The problem with it is that it can also cause damage to a home in certain circumstances, and as a result, a lot of mortgage lenders aren't happy about lending on a home that's got it. It's also very difficult to remove. 'You've got to make that sort of thing really clear – if you're selling something that costs thousands of pounds and would cost thousands of pounds to remove and could therefore stop the sale of your home at the point where you need it.' Watchdog has been fronted by various presenters since it first aired on BBC One in 1985, perhaps most memorably by Anne Robinson and Nick Frost. In 2020, the BBC announced it would cease to be broadcast as a standalone programme, and would be shown as a feature within The One Show. Fox and Allwright discuss their memories of the show during a special programme, Watchdog At 40, which will air on The One Show at 7pm on Wednesday on BBC One.
