Super Scrimpers

foxgloves

Well, maybe we shouldn't just all be moaning about it on here....we've got some constructive ideas about whisch programmes were useful on this subject, & there will be loads of people who have since reached adulthood who didn't get to see them first time around, so perhaps we should all write to the BBC or Channel 4 (can't remember which channel 'Superscrimpers' is on), & request a return of Alvin and/or 'Spendaholics. Even from just this thread, that's quite a lot of letters/emails.

p00

Tenyearstogo wrote: »

Channel 4 have had a similar style programme with a chap called Justin. That stated the obvious too. I cannot recall its name.

Basically it said to ask for a discount everywhere you shop.

Thats Britains Secret Shoppers isnt it. First show good then downhill from there

starsandmoon

I loved Alvin Hall, got all his books too. Shopaholics was brill as well and delved into the reasons why people overspend. Think we need programmes on how to cook a decent meal cheaply, how to menu plan and budget but then commonsense isnt as entertaining I suppose

maman

Rainy-Days wrote: »

^^ This!!

Exactly my sentiments entirely. It really vexes me big time that they seem to be scouring this forum for ever more ideas. I would have a bit more time for them if they had the honesty and decency to state where they got the info from in the first place and gives us credit :mad:

I have totally and utterly given up watching it, it's starting to become a load of old tripe and I refuse to use electricity to generate it either.

I expect my rubber glove idea/useage will be the next thing that gets swooshed off to their chuffin programme. It makes me so darn angry!! :mad::mad::mad::mad::mad::mad::mad::mad::mad::mad:

The plus side of it is that if they come on here to nick ideas they'll read this message telling them what a load of carp Mrs Fat Cat and her team are presenting!!

jas1966

hilstep2000 wrote: »

They should come on this thread and ask us for tips!
I watched it, but learned nothing new.

I agree totally, nothing that can't be learnt on this great site, but will probably still watch it just in case!:)

givememoney

SavingPennies wrote: »

I watched it but I dont know why I bother. I agree with the poster above, Alvin Hall and Spendaholics were so much better! Bring them back!

Yes loved Alvin Hall

alfiesmum

Agree with everyone re Alvin Hall, got a few of his books too, excellent stuff.
But spendaholics just annoyed me, I kept shouting at the 'mind' bloke to open his mouth when he speaks. It doesn't make you more interesting to mumble your words! Haha.

LizD_2

Now they've pinched the cheap Smell-a-like thread!

VfM4meplse

Just watched today's episode on +1, it really is awful and I am learning nothing about saving money!

alfiesmum wrote: »

Agree with everyone re Alvin Hall, got a few of his books too, excellent stuff.

What I love about Alvin Hall is that he's realistic, and also recognises the concept of a cheapskate (see Money Magic: Seven simple steps to true financial freedom) - acknowledging that people that refuse to spend a little miss out on many good things in life.

alfiesmum wrote: »

But spendaholics just annoyed me

I loved it, mostly because of Jay Hunt's lifestyle tips on a budget.

Rage_in_Eden

So it's a big :iloveyou: for Mr Alvin Hall and Spendaholics, :T for the food programme with Allegra and a huge :lipsrseal for Superscrimpers then..... Looks like we should all start writing letters......