Shop Smart, Save Money - Episode Guide

Angellica Bell and Ortis Deley help a different family each episode to make the best choices when buying items to make their lives better. This episode compares coffee machines, plus child-proofing a home for a new baby. With investigations by consumer journalists Georgie Barrat and Jon Bentley, and tips from money-saving expert Harry Wallop.

This week the Choudhury family from Leicester join Angellica and Ortis to get help in choosing the best products, at the best price, to make their busy lives just that little bit easier. The active family of five have a range of issues which need the best value-for-money solution.

With a new baby in the household, childproofing their home is a priority – but without ruining the décor! Secondly, the impressive full-length bi-fold windows, which are the feature piece of their new home extension, look amazing but are a pain to keep clean. Finally, the two football-mad daughters are desperate for some kit to fit in the back garden which would allow them to train together and improve their ball control skills. For each dilemma Angellica and Ortis offer options and advice – always tailored to the family's lifestyle and budget.

Jon investigates whether the best value lies when trying to create the shop-bought coffee experience at home. He compares two domestic coffee machines – one a premium offering and the other at the budget end of the market – to see if you really do need to spend a lot of dough to get a really good cup of joe. And Georgie tackles car ownership and driving – is it really possible to be kinder to the planet and your wallet?

Angellica Bell and Ortis Deley are joined by brothers Cameron and Lewis from Scotland. Still living at home with Mum, they're often roped into house chores but when it comes to the garden, they have no idea where to start and need a helping hand, so they don't kill all the flowers. Additionally, football coach Cameron is looking for a new pair of boots – but with some models costing way over £100 he's hoping to find a more budget friendly option that still performs well. Lewis hopes to become a better home cook, so the presenting duo present him with a kitchen innovation that's not only great for cooking but is practical too.

Jon Bentley hunts for a new pair of binoculars while on safari. With most of us only using them on occasion though, he's picked up two pairs under £150 to see which is best value. Georgie Barrat uncovers what we should be doing with our electronic waste. From cables to lightbulbs and vacuum cleaners to old phones, our homes are full of the stuff. She shows us a simple way to recycle them properly, while also making a little bit of money along the way.

Angellica Bell and Ortis Deley help a busy family of four, the Chell family from Newcastle-under-Lyme, to choose the best products, at the right price, to make their lives that little bit easier.

Single mum Michelle would like inspiration on how to get her three boys off their screens and have fun family time together. And with old TV and entertainment subscription costs mounting, we look at how to solve both issues. Plus, keeping a home clean when it is shared with three growing children has become really difficult for Michelle. She needs something that will make the carpets sparkle in quick time, every time.

Also, Jon Bentley is joined by two chefs to discover whether multicookers take the effort out of cooking. After rustling up some tasty food, they reveal which machine is best value for money. And Harry Wallop uncovers money-saving tips to secure the best-priced car insurance policy.

Resident eco-expert, Georgie Barrat offers tips to keep our home heating systems running efficiently this winter, while keeping costs down.

Angellica Bell and Ortis Deley lend their expert knowledge to retired couple, Tracey and Ian Everett from Lancashire in a bid to find them the best products at the right price. With a security system that dates back decades, they're keen to find a modern solution that will help them keep an eye on the house without hefty subscription fees. Our pros in the know also present the couple with a new budget-friendly smart fitness tracker to try, which they put it through its paces during a busy week of activities including yoga, walking, cycling and even wild swimming. And DIY-enthusiast Ian is also looking for a multi tool that'll help him upgrade his power tool arsenal when tackling jobs around the house.

Plus, Jon Bentley is joined by an explorer who was the first woman to ascend the tallest peaks on each of the seven continents, in a test of winter jackets.

Angellica Bell and Ortis Deley welcome the Richardson family from Sheffield. They help mum Debbie, dad Lee and daughter Milli choose the best products, at the right price, to make their lives easier. In Northampton, Jon Bentley pits two corded vacuum cleaners against one another. And Harry Wallop reveals ways consumers can make our money work harder when looking to choose or switch bank accounts.

Birmingham couple Joe and Aaron rent their home and want to be able to decorate in their own style. Angellica Bell and Ortis Deley are on hand with solutions which don't break the bank. Plus, Jon Bentley searches for the best value sewing machine, and Georgie Barrat has water-saving tips.

Having moved to a new house, mum Danielle and her daughters Melajah and Myiami want inspiration on how to live more environmentally friendly. Angellica Bell and Ortis Deley show the Manchester family products that will help minimise energy wastage and reduce their utility bills. Also, Jon Bentley tests a premium and budget dehumidifier, and Harry Wallop investigates ways viewers can make money on unwanted clothes.

Angellica Bell and Ortis Deley help the Games family to find a new bit of kit which will encourage their lethargic pup to be more active. Grandma, mum and daughters are looking for a way to pamper themselves at home, so they try three foot spas at different price points to see which is best. Also, Jon Bentley tests a premium and a budget bread maker.

Angellica Bell and Ortis Deley help the Hadley family with innovative products that play to their musical talents and encourage fun family time together. Jon Bentley compares a premium and budget washing machine, and Harry Wallop investigates ways we can save when food shopping.

Ellie, Zoe and their son Hudson are in need of advice finding the best products to make their lives easier, particularly with a new baby on the way. The team helps them with items such as water filters and hiking boots. Plus, Jon Bentley tests a pair of fans which can keep us warm as well as cool.

In a special Christmas edition, Angellica Bell and Ortis Deley showcase a host of gift ideas, including the best hot chocolate makers, kids' toys, and high-tech decorations.

Gaby Roslin joins the team this series, and in each episode she and Ortis Deley uncover a variety of ways to get the best shopping deals. In this episode, Gaby and Ortis find ways to keep the cost of going to the cinema down - from cheap tickets to recreating the experience at home. Jon Bentley finds out if a budget or a premium dishwasher offers best value, Harry Wallop looks at home insurance, and the Smith family are in need of a new lawnmower.

Gaby Roslin and Ortis Deley are looking at ways to save on gym membership and how to save even more by working out at home. Georgie Barrat informs on how to make care and beauty regimes greener, and Jon Bentley searches for great value gear, testing a premium and a budget torch inside Welsh caves.

On this week's, Shop Smart, Save Money, Gaby and Ortis are looking at ways to save on meals out and takeaways, including a look at a budget friendly air fryer costing under £100.

We invite three young parents to test out car seats to find out how much you need to spend to get the best features and performance.

Harry Wallop is looking at ways we can save money on pet care, and back at the Shop Smart house we give one of the UK's cheapest drills a run out. You won't believe how cheap it is!

In this week's Premium vs Budget test Jon Bentley is heading back to driving school to find the best value dashcam.

Rounding things up, the Sweet family have been in touch as they want a shortcut to de-creasing their clothes, without having to unpack the iron from under the stairs.

Road-testing products to take your summer holiday to the next level.

An Air Fryer Special, revealing how to make delicious snacks that are also cheap to cook.