WATCHDOG ANNOUNCES NEW FACES JOINING THE PRESENTING LINE-UP FOR BBC CONSUMER SERIES

The BBC’s trusted consumer brand Watchdog on The One Show is expanding its investigative team, with BAFTA-winning presenter and consumer journalist Nick Stapleton and Manchester-based broadcaster and documentary maker Amber Haque joining the line-up, it was announced on Wednesday.

They will make films alongside hosts Matt Allwright and Nikki Fox, bringing fresh expertise to the strand. Nick’s first report airs on Wednesday 27 May on The One Show, exposing scam adverts on social media that lure consumers into fraudulent investments. Watchdog, which celebrated its 40th anniversary in 2025, remains one of the UK’s most respected consumer journalism brands.

Nick Stapleton - co-presenter of the BAFTA-winning Scam Interceptors and a leading voice on fraud and consumer protection - is the son of the late Watchdog presenters John Stapleton and Lynn Faulds Wood, the much-loved husband-and-wife team who fronted the programme from 1986 to 1993.

Nick said: “Uncovering scams and fighting for consumer fairness is in my blood. I grew up watching my mum doorstepping people and holding them to account, and it lit a fire in me.

“My parents aren’t around any more, so there is a real poignancy in joining Watchdog, a programme that was such a huge part of our lives. I truly believe in public service broadcasting and it’s a privilege to join Matt, Nikki and Amber to continue that legacy.”

Amber Haque, whose work spans BBC Three documentaries, hit podcasts and international productions, said: “I grew up watching The One Show and Watchdog and so much of my work now looks at how digital culture and modern systems are affecting people’s lives. What makes Watchdog so special is how it holds power to account while staying human and accessible, so it’s a really exciting moment to be joining the team."

Matt Allwright said: “In Amber and Nick we’ve got two of the most talented investigative journalists around. I’m delighted that they’re going to be part of the team and I know they will take Watchdog from strength to strength.”

Nikki Fox added: “It's an exciting time for Watchdog on The One Show. With Nick and Amber, we’ll be able to cover even more of the stories that matter to audiences across the UK. They’re both brilliant and I can’t wait to welcome them.”

Joanne Vaughan-Jones, Editor of The One Show, said: “Watchdog remains one of the BBC’s most trusted brands. At a time when consumer issues are evolving rapidly, its role has never been more vital - and with Matt, Nikki, Nick and Amber, we have a brilliant team ready to deliver real impact.”

Watchdog is available now on BBC iPlayer.