False Economy

False Economy

By Vix Leyton and Paul WatsonSociety & CultureBusinessLeisure
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False Economy episodes

  • Inside a Mongolian yurt in Notting Hill
    Vix, Paul and Charlotte discuss social spending pressure - do you find yourself buying rounds you can't afford, or splitting a bill even if you've only had a salad? Plus, fines for taking your kids out of school are rising...

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    34 min
  • Have you been to the chocolate river yet?
    Vix is joined by Paul and Charlotte to discuss the now infamous Willy Wonka experience - plus they tell you exactly how big a pay rise you need to keep up with the increased cost of living...

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    34 min
  • Burning for a welding helmet
    Vix, Paul and Charlotte are talking all things electric vehicles this week, as well as trying to determine the value of a degree these days - plus, FINALLY, we discuss the big issue of 2024: welding.

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    37 min
  • You can’t find cruelty anymore

    Vix, Paul and Charlotte discuss the battle of the supermarkets (which is very much hotting up), whether you should share your scratchcard winnings with a partner (spoiler, someone didn't) and the sad demise of the Body Shop (and whether in fact, it is at all sad.)


    Plus, how much would you pay for an old tyre? We finally answer the age-old question.


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    35 min
  • Are we going to retire...ever??
    Vix is joined by Paul and Charlotte to discuss the impending doom that is the ever-increasing retirement age, as well as the implications of the modern working week. But most importantly, how much does it cost to swim with sharks these days?

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    34 min
  • How much it costs to become a witch
    It's Valentine's Day! Hurrah! Or Ugh, depending on how you feel. If you've left everything to the last minute (and let's face it, who hasn't), we have some top tips on ways to salvage the disaster. Plus: Vix, Paul and Charlotte talk all things healthcare in the light of the King's recent diagnosis - what's the best cover, and how can you manage if you suddenly come down with a long term illness.

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    36 min
  • A Complete Breakdown
    Vix, Paul and Charlotte talk roadside assistance and breakdown cover, and how it is absolutely essential even if you think it isn’t…plus, a look ahead to Valentine’s AND Valentine’s Day, and there’s the return of a familiar face in the Quickfire Round…

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    39 min
  • Stuck on a water slide

    There are strong rumours that Woolworths is coming back to the high street - Vix, Paul and Charlotte investigate these reports. Plus, do we have better things to worry about these days than Dry January? Why is nobody doing it this year? And what on earth is a rock'n'roll stroll? We'll tell you exactly what, don't worry.





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    45 min
  • Old Lady Cakes

    Vix, Paul and Charlotte have found a product that promises to remove all the ‘bad stuff’ from your booze - could this make hangovers a thing of the past? 


    Plus we tell you where to find a whole Sunday roast for just £7.50 (and kids eat free too) - plus we road test the Wetherspoons Veganuary menu (spoiler alert, it’s not great).


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    36 min
  • Exciting Greggs News!
    Vix, Paul and Charlotte bring some excellent Greggs related news, as well as discussing the new taxation on Vinted sales. Plus, we we find our how much a Gordon Ramsey cooking class costs and we hope you all had a great Sunshine Saturday - but we asked the big question - what the heck IS Sunshine Saturday?

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    38 min

About False Economy

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Comedian and consumer champion Vix Leyton is joined by Paul Watson and Charlotte Redding to talk all things consumer - rip offs, deals and what's going on in the economy, completely decoded,…