Supershoppers
Channel 4 Running
7 Seasons · 36 Episodes · Premiered February 1, 2016
Andi Osho and Anna Richardson present the inside scoop on Britain's biggest brands and retailers, with money-saving revelations and tricks that companies use to try and avoid in the future.
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Seasons & Episodes
Season 1
5 episodes
E01
Episode 1
Mon, Feb 1 2016 8:30 PM GMT+0000
30 min
In this episode, how you can pay less for a holiday then your best friend. A £20 Aldi jacket is tested against a £155 North Face one.
E02
Episode 2
Mon, Feb 8 2016 8:30 PM GMT+0000
30 min
A £70 polo shirt from Ralph Lauren is tested against Asda's version of the shirt which retails at £6. Plus a look at how an online retailer can get away with charging two different prices for the same dress.
E03
Episode 3
Mon, Feb 15 2016 8:30 PM GMT+0000
30 min
Andi and Anna assess the quality of Thomas Pink shirts. They also compare bars of soap to liquid soap.
E04
Episode 4
Mon, Feb 22 2016 8:30 PM GMT+0000
30 min
Andi and Anna reveal what the difference is between big-brand designer sunglasses and normal ones from the supermarket. Plus a look at craft ciders that aren't actually ciders at all.
E05
Episode 5
Mon, Feb 29 2016 8:00 PM GMT+0000
60 min
A bumper-sized episode looks at the bizarre world of portion sizes, plus a look at what really goes into dog food.
Season 2
6 episodes
E01
Episode 1
Mon, Oct 31 2016 8:30 PM GMT+0000
30 min
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.
E02
Episode 2
Mon, Nov 7 2016 8:30 PM GMT+0000
30 min
Should we believe the astonishing reductions promised by high street discount stores? What's really in your favourite ice cream? And can men's beauty products deliver what they promise?
E03
Episode 3
Mon, Nov 14 2016 8:00 PM GMT+0000
30 min
Andi Osho and Anna Richardson give the lowdown on big brand and retailers, helping you to shop savvier, get the best deals and save money. The week: 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.
E04
Episode 4
Mon, Nov 21 2016 8:00 PM GMT+0000
30 min
Andi Osho and Anna Richardson give the lowdown on big brands and retailers, helping viewers to shop savier, get the best deals and save money. In this episode, Andi and Anna examine why some big retailers still charge so much in hospital shops, and sound test Britain's most wanted headphones against cheaper alternatives. The programme also tests Britain's cheapest tea bag: will anyone notice the difference? And does hair loss shampoo work?
E05
Episode 5
Mon, Nov 28 2016 8:00 PM GMT+0000
30 min
Andi Osho and Anna Richardson present the lowdown on big brands and retailers, helping viewers to shop savvier, get the best deals and save money. 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.
E06
Episode 6
Mon, Dec 5 2016 8:00 PM GMT+0000
30 min
Andi Osho and Anna Richardson present the lowdown on big brands and retailers, helping viewers to shop savvier, get the best deals and save money. 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.
Season 3
6 episodes
E01
Episode 1
Tue, Jun 6 2017 7:30 PM GMT+0000
30 min
Anna Richardson and Andi Osho return with more money-saving tips and revelations. Today exploring a one-hour supermarket delivery, and Lidl and Holland & Barrett's value for money.
E02
Episode 2
Tue, Jun 13 2017 7:30 PM GMT+0000
30 min
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?
E03
Episode 3
Tue, Jun 20 2017 7:30 PM GMT+0000
30 min
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?
E04
Episode 4
Tue, Jun 27 2017 7:30 PM GMT+0000
30 min
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?
E05
Episode 5
Tue, Jul 4 2017 7:30 PM GMT+0000
30 min
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.
E06
Episode 6
Tue, Jul 11 2017 7:30 PM GMT+0000
30 min
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.
Season 4
4 episodes
E01
Episode 1
Mon, Nov 27 2017 8:30 PM GMT+0000
30 min
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.
E02
Episode 2
Mon, Dec 4 2017 8:30 PM GMT+0000
30 min
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.
E03
Episode 3
Mon, Dec 11 2017 8:30 PM GMT+0000
30 min
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?
E04
Episode 4
Mon, Dec 18 2017 8:30 PM GMT+0000
30 min
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?
Season 5
6 episodes
E01
Episode 1
Thu, Jun 7 2018 7:00 PM GMT+0000
60 min
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.
E02
Episode 2
Thu, Jun 14 2018 7:00 PM GMT+0000
60 min
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.
E03
Episode 3
Thu, Jun 21 2018 7:00 PM GMT+0000
60 min
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.
E04
Episode 4
Thu, Jun 28 2018 7:00 PM GMT+0000
60 min
Anna and Sabrina reveal how to save hundreds of pounds on pizza. Plus: gift cards, car insurance and the truth about the latest crazes in bottled water and toothbrushes.
E05
Episode 5
Thu, Jul 5 2018 7:00 PM GMT+0000
60 min
Anna and Sabrina reveal the upmarket supermarket products that are identical to the value ranges. Plus: edible beauty products, 'healthy' ice cream, kids' treats, holiday deals and more.
E06
Episode 6
Thu, Jul 12 2018 7:00 PM GMT+0000
60 min
What's the difference between value pasta and premium pasta? Are big brands' lifetime guarantees as impressive as they sound? Are Havaiana flip-flops worth the price? Plus: micellar water, and trains.
Season 6
6 episodes
E01
Episode 1
Mon, Apr 15 2019 7:00 PM GMT+0000
30 min
In this first episode, the team go undercover on the high street and reveal what the UK's biggest phone networks don't tell you when you sign up to a new contract. The programme also investigates some of the UK's largest retailers' loyalty schemes to reveal the worst and the sneakiest. Meanwhile, M&S steak costs twice as much as Aldi, even though they use the same suppliers. Supershoppers puts their steaks head to head in a taste test, with surprising results. And can targeted toners really take aim at specific parts of the body, or is there a much better way to spend your cash?
E02
Episode 2
Mon, Apr 22 2019 7:00 PM GMT+0000
30 min
In this episode, Supershoppers goes undercover at leading health retailer Holland and Barrett and reveals staff giving incorrect information in every store we visited. The programme looks at the boom in 'natural' cleaning products and asks if you can trust Tesco's claims about their own-brand eco range. Plus: is one of the latest supermarket food trends worth forking out for? And male grooming products go under the spotlight.
E03
Episode 3
Mon, Apr 29 2019 7:00 PM GMT+0000
30 min
This week, Supershoppers investigates brands including Thomas Cook, Tui, Heinz and Sainsbury's. The team goes undercover at the nation's cosmetic counters to test the claims of staff working for beauty companies and exposes the truth about inflight magazine deals from companies including Thomas Cook and Tui. The team also investigates front-of-pack claims from some of the UK's biggest brands in the baby food market and reveals the truth about your TV.
E04
Episode 4
Mon, May 6 2019 7:00 PM GMT+0000
30 min
In this episode Kate and Sabrina investigate retailers including Sainsbury's, Morrison's and Aldi. They check out whether it's worth paying more for eggs with a golden yolk. They test headphones that are advertised as safe for children, and find some louder than a nightclub. And do you really need to spend more on peanut butter to get the best taste?
E05
Episode 5
Mon, May 13 2019 7:00 PM GMT+0000
30 min
This episode investigates the biggest names on the high street, looking at the promises made by retailers like Boots, M&S and Sainsbury's and whether they're keeping them. From ditching plastic to removing sweets at the till, the team name the stores that make eye-catching promises but don't keep them. Supershoppers looks at cereal giant Kellogg's, and investigates the latest trends in soft drinks. The programme also investigates the astonishing sums that we spend on pet gadgets.
E06
Episode 6
Mon, May 20 2019 7:00 PM GMT+0000
30 min
In this episode, there's an amazing tip on how to buy virtually identical versions of popular supermarket brands for a fraction of the price. From fruit juice to baked beans, tuna to almond milk, many brands make two versions of the same product: one cheap and one pricey. With summer around the corner, Supershoppers takes a look at sunscreen, and investigates whether spending more gives you better protection from the sun. Plus, how to avoid joining an energy company about to go bust - the team put the regulator in the hot seat.
Season 7
3 episodes
E01
Episode 1
Mon, Aug 17 2020 7:00 PM GMT+0000
30 min
Helen Skelton and Sabrina Grant return with the consumer programme packed with money-saving tips and the secrets of the big brands. In the first edition they show how to save money booking a last-minute staycation, and there is also essential advice on how to protect money if anything goes wrong on a holiday. There are tips on savings on foreign trips for next year, including surprising hacks with the major airlines, and as the travel industry begins to ramp up again, there is advice on reducing carbon footprints.
E02
Episode 2
Mon, Aug 24 2020 7:00 PM GMT+0000
30 min
Helen Skelton and Sabrina Grant investigate big fashion brands, uncovering the truth behind the sustainability claims made by big retailers and revealing how consumers can get money back by recycling their shoes. There is also advice on how to make money selling clothes online and a look at the popular `buy now, pay later" schemes offered by fashion retailers.
E03
Episode 3
Mon, Aug 31 2020 7:00 PM GMT+0000
30 min
Helen Skelton and Sabrina Grant reveal ways to make big savings on takeaways, supermarket deliveries and eating out, with the team investigating restaurant discount cards. There is also advice on getting the most from online supermarket shopping, a look at an app that offers leftover food for a discount price, and tips on buying coffee on the high street.
Andi Osho
as Andi Osho
Anna Richardson
as Anna Richardson
Helen Skelton
as Helen Skelton
Sabrina Grant
as Sabrina Grant