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TrustScore 1.5 out of 5

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Looking at 96 reviews, most reviewers were let down by their experience overall. Many customers expressed dissatisfaction with the delivery service, citing frequent delays and missing issues, which often arrived days after the scheduled date or not at all. The customer service was widely criticized for being unhelpful, unresponsive, and difficult to reach, with many reporting long wait times and empty promises. Reviewers also faced significant problems with refunds, often being denied or experiencing substantial delays in receiving their money back, despite repeated attempts to contact the company. Some people were dissatisfied with the subscription process itself, feeling tricked by offers or finding it difficult to manage or cancel their subscriptions. However, a few other people also felt that when they did receive a response, it was polite and helpful, sometimes leading to a resolution of their issue.

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Customer service

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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Delivery is sporadic so if you want Radio Times before the Saturday don’t bother Then when they don’t deliver on time they “credit” your account so that you’ll get a smaller bill six months later... See more

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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

I feel tricked into taking up an offer of 12 months Radio Times at £104, after cancelling my long standing subscription after erratic deliveries. Since then I've had none delivered and rarely get... See more

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Another copy has simply not arrived at all. I've tried reporting this via the website drop down form but keep getting an error message telling me to try later. Delivery is abysmal, used to arrive regu... See more

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

I have recently had nothing but problems with delivery's of Radio Times It was apparently resolved hence second subscription number. However last weeks,Radio T didn't arrived chased arrived over week... See more

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Whether in print or online Radio Times is the best place to discover the best programmes, films and podcasts to watch or listen to, with daily recommendations from our team of experts — plus a dedicated section on what to stream on Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, Disney+ and many more. Never miss a moment, with easy-to-use listings across over 100 channels. Enjoy exclusive interviews with the biggest names in broadcasting. Plus, test your knowledge with access to puzzles and crosswords. We have a website www.radiotimes.com , A What to Watch app, a weekly magazine available in stores or you can subscribe. We have a Radio Times Shop that has special offers and products from the magazine. For SUBSCRIPTION queries please visit www.radiotimes.com/contact-us and use the HELP button in bottom right corner or you can call 01233 560607 (Mon-Fri 9am-5pm) If you have any editorial queries or comments on the magazine, website or apps contact feedback@radiotimes.com


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Rated 3 out of 5 stars

Missing deliverers

A few weeks ago, copy WHICH CANE WAS MISSING ABOUT 60 pages. They resent it and it arrived AFTER the week had finished. This week the copy for the following week arrived but not the current one.

9 December 2023
Unprompted review
Rated 2 out of 5 stars

Staple failure

This week my delivered copy has total staple failure, all pages staple free, they are there as crumpled,falling out and falling off. I live in Devon TQ9 and have a subscription.

2 December 2023
Unprompted review
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

I paid by DD in October

I paid by DD in October, since then 3 copies haven’t been delivered on time. The phone line and email box is manned by people who seem incapable of understanding that I want my money back. I am stuck and out of pocket for a magazine subscription that I am not receiving.

3 November 2023
Unprompted review
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

What a pity I can't give zero stars

What a pity I can't give zero stars! Delivery is erratic and customer service is non existent. Although a subscription does mean I'm buying at a discount, it's not worth the effort as there have been so many missing editions. Support your local shop by purchasing it from there.

1 November 2023
Unprompted review
Rated 3 out of 5 stars

Excellent magazine. Terrible delivrfy.

The Radio Times is a great magazine. It has the most detail and the broadest range of channels in its pages of any of the listings magazines. However, there is a big BUT which prevents me from giving 5 star rating. They use Royal Mail to carry and deliver the magazine and they are not al all reliable. Even though I live in a big city I am lucky to get two deliveries per week. In short Radio Times is always late.

27 October 2023
Unprompted review
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

RT website

RT website - another change and for the worse again. there's no 'quick view' for a listing, you have to click on it. Bad enough, but now it's a side frame and when you shut it, it leaves you at the top of the page no matter where you were. You still can't put the channels in an order you prefer, and since this is a review who does the film reviews? they are nothing like the star ratings in the rest of the media - I guess you are trying to turn us away from TV to books????

21 October 2023
Unprompted review
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Scam behaviour

An offer of the first 14 issues for £1.00 was addressed personally to me. When I responded I was told I could not have the offer. After some exchanges I was told I could have the offer but I now find RT are going to take the full subscription cost from my bank account up front. So the offer is a scam - do not fall for it.

16 October 2023
Unprompted review
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Ads on mobile version :-(

Trying to look at the guide on my mobile phone. The guide is fine until you see a programme you would like to know more about. Click on the programme and a big advert just covers the screen so you can’t read anything. There is a little x to delete the add but just takes you to another set of ads. What’s the point?

17 September 2023
Unprompted review
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

RT Shop - Aviod!

Ordered an item from the RT shop two weeks ago. The confirmation states that dispatch will be notified but I have not received any notification despite being told verbally a week ago that my order was "with the Royal mail". Needless to say no tracking information has been provided and almost inevitably the order has not arrived either.

Very sad to see the RT putting its name to something that falls way short of the level of service that most private sellers on eBay manage to provide, especially in the BBC's 100th year. The BBC needs all the friends that it can get these days, but this sort of service is only likely to alienate its customers.

PS. Just noticed that I failed to submit this review at the time. Yes, the item did arrive eventually, but I would never use this company again.

7 July 2022
Unprompted review
Rated 2 out of 5 stars

Missing Radio Times

My radio times not arrived again this week , I am cancelling my subscription . I used to look forward to my Radio Times arriving always on Tuesday , but not anymore it varies hoped it would turn up but hasn’t . Also the changes I feel aren’t good , every week it seems to lose something , I thought they may be trying to attract younger people I fear if they change more the magazine won’t survive , Better radio features ( Radio Times ) feel Archers should be back to where it was not just where there a space

7 May 2023
Unprompted review
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

TV listings?

So where are the TV listings on the Radiotimes website or do they have so much PC crap to peddle that they don't think we need them?

4 April 2023
Unprompted review
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Have watched death in paradise since…

Have watched Death in Paradise since the first series - great mixture of fun and knowing one of the four main guest artists would be the killer. Great mix of the regular cast light hearted and uplifting in winter months. However latest series quite miserable and serious. Not the usual fun banter between the inspector and his team. Has it turned woke as the last 2 episodes focused on non white guest stars for all the story plots. The beauty of this programme was the lovely island setting- the idiosyncrasies of the inspector from the UK - the brilliance of the local team in Saint Marie plus the eclectic mixture of locals and tourists bringing together a good murder plot without taking itself too seriously. Dont recognise most of cast apart from Ralf, Selwyn and police team as well as Catherine. Loved seeing guest stars from the UK. Have they now got a new director who is breaking something thats not broken. Horrible new theme tune with words which is not needed. We the viewers made this series successful for the past 11 years so don't change the format

3 February 2023
Unprompted review
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Over charge

I received renewal subscription letter plus £27 60 from last 6 months I phoned them to cancel and give me a refund. They said they would do it for £64.00 i accepted the lower amount then checked my bank account they took the full £81.60 from my account I cancelled they said they would refund me in about 3 days. I cancelled and am wating for refund.

9 December 2022
Unprompted review
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

They didn't process the refund for my…

They didn't process the refund for my subscription after I cancelled. I applied to take out their special offer 12 issues for £1 and a manager told me I could do this as I haven't had this offer for more than a year. Then they emailed me to cancel my application. I rang again and asked to speak to a manager but they refused to put me through. Their customer service department used to be good and in England but now it's in South Africa and appalling.

5 January 2023
Unprompted review
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Non-delivery of Xmas Edition

Subscription deliberately taken out so we would receive the Xmas edition as part of our family tradition.
This edition came out on 13th Dec and has been available in-store since then.
As of 20th Dec, No delivery of this edition and Radio Times are stating that people wait until the 22nd Dec before contacting them about it! What are Radio Times expecting subscribers to do by waiting until the 22nd Dec, considering that there are Royal Mail strikes on 23rd and 24th Dec! How on earth do they expect subscribers to receive it by waiting until 22nd Dec? This is probably RTs most important edition of the year that people look forward to, and letting customers down with non-delivery of this, with no proper backup plan is just really poor customer service. Yes, Royal Mail strikes are out of RTs control but the edition has been out since 13th Dec and there has been plenty of time to resolve and prepare for these eventualities to ensure subscribers get their copies of this edition. Offering subscribers, discounts etc. after the horse has bolted as an apology, really doesn't fix being let down on this "special" edtion. The damage is done. Not a great start to peoples' Xmas. Very, very disappointing RT! :(

20 December 2022
Unprompted review
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Absolutely shocking customer service

Absolutely shocking customer service. They failed to take a payment and tried to blame it on me. The first advisor I spoke to ‘Linda James’ when I asked for legal documentation of my direct debit couldn’t answer my request so proceeded to go silent!
They failed to uphold their obligation to provide, and then tried to blame it on me. My advice to anyone considering a subscription with these, DO NOT WASTE YOUR TIME!!! Shocking customer service

14 November 2022
Unprompted review
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

I requested a refund from RT on 19th…

I requested a refund from RT on 19th October and was told 3-5 days. It’s £47 and I still don’t have it. I rang on 26th October and again today 4th November and was told they would request it again and another 3-5 days. The payment took me overdrawn and I am still paying OD fees. They take it in seconds but try getting it back! I won’t subscribe again. Jane Gibson

19 October 2022
Unprompted review
Rated 2 out of 5 stars

Ordered a radio twice as first radio…

Ordered a radio twice as first radio from their shop did not arrive they say they sent another one out 79.99 not cheat it’s been over a month now and still nothings arrived, shocking never ordering again and it stills not arrived .mr D. Mounsey

31 October 2022
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