Xmas stocking-up shocks
LUXURY CHRISTMAS FOR LESS
Channel 4, 8pm FROM an M&S mince pie shocker through to a turkey fowl-up, there are some revelations here that might make you think twice when doing the Christmas shop.
In a year when everyone needs a festive pick-me-up but money is tighter than ever, this timely programme reveals some essential tips and tricks. Presenters Helen
Skelton and Sabrina Grant are on a mission to make sure you get a beautiful, bargain Christmas, asking supermarket insiders and retail experts for their advice.
It starts with a stern telling-off from a turkey farmer, who thinks 55% of the nation are mad for wasting money on a turkey crown, when you could buy the whole bird for less.
Then the spotlight falls to mince pies, as a mince pie expert (yes, this is an actual job) reveals the difference between an “entry level” and a “premium” one.
A family is given the terribly tough task of taste testing and ranking mince pies from all the main supermarkets.
There is a tip on how to get hold of some lovely bubbles for a cut-down price, without forfeiting on taste.
And there’s a sweet insight into the supersizing of our favourite chocolates for Christmas. Basically, we’re putty in the retailers’ hands in the face of a giant Ferrero Rocher.
From prosecco to party food with bite, we’re told not to be blinded by a big brand.
In fact, newsflash – some foods are all made in the same factory, just packaged into different boxes.
It’s beginning to look like a lot like a luxury, low-cost Christmas...