Don't Get Screwed

Don't Get Screwed
Format	Reality/Documentary
Country of origin	United Kingdom
No. of series	1
No. of episodes	8
Production
Running time	29 mins
Broadcast
Original channel	BBC Three
Original run	26 October 2009 – Present
External links
Website

Don't Get Screwed is a BBC television series made by Objective Productions. It is a consumer show that goes to extreme lengths to make viewers aware of their rights so they can fight back and avoid being screwed.

History

Don't Get Screwed first aired in October 2009 on BBC Three following the success of The Real Hustle, a show of a similar format. Much like The Real Hustle, the shows presenters put themselves in a position of authority, and manipulate the "victims" in a way that normally involves them losing money or been unfairly treated. Afterwards, another presenter explains what your consumer rights are, and how to resolve the situation.

List of Don't Get Screwed episodes

• Episode 1: 26 October 2009. Featuring a client who gets her coat set on fire by her hairdresser.
• Episode 2: 2 November 2009. Featuring a hotel guest who, in spite of his innocence, is billed for watching porn.
• Episode 3: 9 November 2009. Featuring a man who gets his jeans stolen from a shop changing room.
• Episode 4: 16 November 2009. Featuring a shopper who is disappointed by a free promotional gift.
• Episode 5: 23 November 2009. Featuring a motorist who gets his car towed and two friends who get the massage from hell.
• Episode 6: 30 November 2009. Featuring a man who gets his car repossessed and a couple who get their car vandalised.
• Episode 7: 7 December 2009. Featuring a group of students who have a meal ruined by waiting staff and a motorist who gets addition items added to their garage bill.
• Episode 8: 21 December 2009. Featuring a couple who miss their flight because of an inept taxi driver, and a shopper refused a refund for a ruined t-shirt.

See also

• The Real Hustle — a similar television series also on BBC Three

References

External links

• Don't Get Screwed