False Economy

False Economy

By Vix Leyton and Paul WatsonSociety & CultureBusinessLeisure
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False Economy episodes

  • Where are all the post-Christmas deals?
    Vix, Paul and Charlotte are back for the new year with all the tips and tricks on how to get the best bargains. Plus - why are there Easter products in the shops already? And did you hear about all the turkey drumsticks people got instead of turkey at Christmas?

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    31 min
  • A farewell to Wilko
    A New Year special from Vix, Paul and Charlotte looking back over the last 12 months, including the return of HMV and the demise of Wilko.

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    34 min
  • How to travel home for Christmas on the cheap
    Vix, Paul and Charlotte are here for a festive edition of False Economy, discussing everything from Secret Santa anxiety to the best way to get cheap train travel over the holiday period. Plus we look into reports that the cost of Christmas has tripled in recent years...

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    31 min
  • What is going on with Quality Street?

    Someone has to say it: Roses and Quality Street are well smaller than they use to be - what’s going on with the constant shrinkflation?


    We also look into the ongoing palaver surrounding loyalty card pricing in supermarkets, and we tell you which supermarket is your friend when it comes to buying Christmas dinners.


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    32 min
  • Ikea, TomTom and Santa Claus
    This week we tell you all about Lidl’s Christmas jumper hire scheme (spoiler alert, it’s not as good as it seems), discuss the word of the year which is very apt for this podcast, plus we taste test a variety of Irish Cream drinks to see if we can tell the difference between actual Bailey’s and the alternatives…

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    35 min
  • Toby Carvery, the Eurostar and a Terry’s Chocolate Orange

    Vix is joined by hotukdeals Games Editor Charlotte Redding and Deals Editor Dan Evans to bring you all the best inside scoops for Black Friday, as well as a new plan for surge pricing in pubs!


    Plus, they discuss inflated deals - are you really getting a bargain?


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    34 min
  • Baileys, Lego and Cineworld bargains
    Vix and Paul take you through the week's best deals as well as discussing the news around self-service checkouts, Kevin the Carrot and inflation (but not in a boring way, promise). Plus they're joined by hotukdeals editor Dan Evans to bring you all the latest bargains.

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    33 min
  • The All-New False Economy is here!

    Vix and Paul launch the brand-new refreshed version of False Economy, bringing you all the best deals, tips and tricks to save money.


    This week, they discsus Christmas toys, what we can expect from Black Friday this year plus Paul has his eyes very much opened by the Lovehoney advent calendar...



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    38 min
  • Something's coming...
    Coming next Friday, a BRAND NEW version of False Economy which we think you're gonna love...have a listen for more details!

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    2 min
  • Ep34: Ian Smith
    The comedian and podcaster tells Vix and Paul all about this spending habits, from why he resents in-app purchases on phone games to raging about something called a dental pod that he bought. Plus, we discover how much land costs on the moon and bemoan the price of rugs. 

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    35 min

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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,…