Is Watchdog coming back?

Watchdog ended on October 17, 2019, on BBC One. The series was a longstanding consumer affairs program that investigated reports from viewers about problematic experiences with traders, retailers, and other companies across the UK. Its efforts contributed to raising awareness of consumer rights, influencing company policies, and advocating for legal changes. Although the show concluded its original run, Matt Allwright continued to present segments under the Watchdog banner on The One Show after the series ended.

Watchdog was a factual television series that first premiered on July 14, 1985. It was dedicated to exposing issues faced by consumers and holding businesses accountable. The show featured real reports from viewers and aimed to inform the public about their rights and protections when dealing with various companies. Over the years, it became a trusted source for consumer advocacy, tackling a wide range of issues from faulty products to unfair business practices.

The program featured a team of presenters, including Anne Robinson, Nicky Campbell, Paul Heiney, Alice Beer, Matt Allwright, Lynn Faulds Wood, John Stapleton, and Kate Sanderson. It had a runtime of 60 minutes per episode. Its final season aired in 2019, comprising six episodes in its 42nd season.