False Economy

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. H...

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… Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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). Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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… Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Coming next Friday, a BRAND NEW version of False Economy which we think you're gonna love...have a listen for more details! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The actor, writer and internet sensation tells Vix and Paul all about her spending habits, including why clothes infuriate her and why she really dislikes people who spend money on expensive handbags. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The award-winning author, comedian and journalist bemoans his spending habits to Vix and Paul - he simply can’t work out why he doesn’t have any money despite having a healthy income.  Although we think we may have found the answer by analysing his outgoings, which include a hefty chunk on laundry (you heard) and can be further illustrated by the fact he doesn’t even have a club card despite...

The author and the face behind The Guyliner tells Vix and Paul all about his spending history - from his mum’s bin (quite the deal) to fancy swimwear - and he lets rip on why he just hates cleaning products. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The writer, performer, actor, academic researcher and star of the cabaret scene discusses her retail spending habits from home renovations to harem pants, plus some insight into working as a flying monkey (true story).  And we also discover how much it costs to do yoga with goats (again, true story). Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The newly-crowned Celebrity Masterchef winner joins Vix to dig into his spending habits - from expensive watches to having to buy his own insurance. Plus he reveals why he sang so much during the cooking show... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Vix and Paul are reunited for the final one of our summer special episodes, and he tells us some of his best holiday spending stories.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The comedian joins Vix for another holiday spending special - in which he bemoans his constant train-based woes, discusses his endless love of trainers and ponders whether he’s finally going to embrace the return of Crocs... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The first of our Summer Special series sees comedian Leslie Ewing-Burgesse tell Vix all about her holiday bargains and rip-offs, from the perils of connecting flights to how Vinted is helping her spend the summer in Edinburgh. Plus we fondly remember the Megabus Gold... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The comedian tells Vix and Andrew O’Neill all about her purchasing habits and what ticks her off: from spray tans to adverts for large bras, and why she thinks anyone with a smart speaker is an idiot. Plus, we answer the age-old question: just how much does a dog treadmill cost? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The comedian tells Vix and guest host Andrew O’Neill all about her spending habits, from her frustration with a certain type of tights to her problem with Beyonce. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.