Series synopsis
The Martin Lewis Money Show is a British news television series that premiered on ITV1 on September 25, 2012. It stars Martin Lewis, Saira Khan, Jeanette Kwakye and Angellica Bell.
Consumer champion Martin Lewis gives viewers money-saving tips.
Premise
Consumer champion Martin Lewis gives viewers money-saving tips.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Martin Lewis as Self - Presenter
- Saira Khan as Self - Presenter
- Jeanette Kwakye as Self - Presenter
- Angellica Bell as Self - Presenter
Episodes
This series spans 19 seasons with 271 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 0 | 43 | June 20, 2017 | January 6, 2026 |
| Season 1 | 6 | September 25, 2012 | December 11, 2012 |
| Season 2 | 10 | March 21, 2013 | May 24, 2013 |
| Season 3 | 6 | January 3, 2014 | February 7, 2014 |
| Season 4 | 9 | November 28, 2014 | February 6, 2015 |
| Season 5 | 10 | November 23, 2015 | February 12, 2016 |
| Season 6 | 11 | November 22, 2016 | February 20, 2017 |
| Season 7 | 11 | November 27, 2017 | March 5, 2018 |
| Season 8 | 10 | November 26, 2018 | February 25, 2019 |
| Season 9 | 10 | November 25, 2019 | February 24, 2020 |
| Season 10 | 23 | September 17, 2020 | March 18, 2021 |
| Season 11 | 23 | September 23, 2021 | March 8, 2022 |
| Season 12 | 19 | October 18, 2022 | March 21, 2023 |
| Season 13 | 21 | October 31, 2023 | December 10, 2024 |
| Season 14 | 17 | January 14, 2025 | December 9, 2025 |
| Season 15 | 13 | January 6, 2026 | May 19, 2026 |
| Season 16 | 10 | January 14, 2025 | September 30, 2025 |
| Season 17 | 6 | November 4, 2025 | December 9, 2025 |
| Season 18 | 13 | January 6, 2026 | May 19, 2026 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Live: Holiday Special (2017) An hour-long live special from the end of Bournemouth Pier, where Martin will show you how to get a blowout holiday without breaking the bank. |
June 20, 2017 |
| 2 | 60 Minute Live Special | March 28, 2017 |
| 3 |
Summer Special (2018) Martin Lewis and Angellica Bell present a Money Show Summer special. Whether it is about the best holiday currency rates, the pitfalls of travel insurance or the confusion of car hire, Martin's on hand to answer those questions and many more. |
June 12, 2018 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Episode 1 In the first of a new series Martin Lewis brings his money-saving tips to ITV. |
September 25, 2012 |
| 2 |
Episode 2 The financial journalist presents money-saving tips to help consumers cope with the current economic climate, offering expert advice on everything from premium bonds, student loans and tax credits to supermarket loyalty schemes and high-street shopping. |
October 9, 2012 |
| 3 |
Episode 3 Martin heads to the Ford Dagenham car plant to advise workers on boosting their savings. Saira Khan learns how to haggle in stores - and how to challenge unfair parking tickets. |
October 30, 2012 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Episode 1 New series. The financial guru and reporter Saira Khan return with more money-saving tips to help consumers cope with the current economic climate. They begin in Ripon, North Yorkshire, showing people how they can claim council tax rebates worth thousands of pounds by having their homes rebanded. |
March 21, 2013 |
| 2 |
Episode 2 The financial guru is joined by reporter Saira Khan in Manchester to offer advice on finding and stopping hidden, wasted payments which can cost thousands of pounds. Plus, tips on how to deal with tax changes in April. |
March 28, 2013 |
| 3 | Episode 3 | April 5, 2013 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Episode 1 New series. Financial guru Martin Lewis and reporter Saira Khan return to help viewers get the most from their money in 2014. In this edition they tackle post-Christmas financial blues with practical tips on how to deal with debt, cut monthly outgoings and stay in the black for good. |
January 3, 2014 |
| 2 |
Episode 2 Martin Lewis and Saira Khan present a comprehensive guide to energy tariffs, offering no-nonsense analysis of the marketplace and providing workers at a cereal factory in Northamptonshire with advice on switching friends and relatives to the options that are most suitable for them. |
January 10, 2014 |
| 3 |
Episode 3 The financial journalist advises shoppers in Southampton on how to get compensation for delayed flights, and takes to the streets in a motorhome to get across his message on cheaper car and home insurance. Plus, Saira Khan offers tips on cutting costs without making lifestyle changes. |
January 17, 2014 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Episode 1 New series. The personal finance guru returns with money-saving tips and tricks just in time for the festive season. The series kicks off on Black Friday with a look at not-to-be-missed deals, and the Festive Forecaster, predicting the start dates for high-street flash sales over the coming weeks. In Hertfordshire, Martin and reporter Saira Khan help a family carry out a personal stock-take of all their belongings to help raise money for Christmas, selling off old clothes, mobile phones, buggies and toys. There's also a visit to the Christmas Ideal Home Show with ideas on how to conjure up cash for the holidays. |
November 28, 2014 |
| 2 |
Episode 2 The personal finance guru helps customers take on the energy giants, revealing that 3.5 million people are owed a collective £200million from their old suppliers, and explains how to get that money back with just one phone call. The Festive Forecaster predicts the date to look for deals and discount codes in December, and Martin shows how it's possible to buy high-street fashion abroad and take a budget flight back to the UK and still make a saving. |
December 5, 2014 |
| 3 |
Episode 3 The personal finance guru investigates the rules surrounding train fares with help from reporter Saira Khan, and reveals a raft of perfectly legitimate tricks to save cash on festive travel, as well as season tickets in the new year. The prudent pair also continue their countdown to a cheaper Christmas with the final update of the Festive Forecaster. |
December 12, 2014 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Episode 1 New series. The personal finance guru returns with money-saving tips and tricks just in time for the festive season, beginning with a look at not-to-be-missed Black Friday deals. The Festive Forecaster also reappears, predicting the start dates for high-street flash sales over the coming weeks, and Martin and reporter Saira Khan present a run down on how switching bank accounts could lead to bonuses of hundreds of pounds. |
November 23, 2015 |
| 2 |
Episode 2 The financial expert and Saira Khan have more of the latest Christmas shopping deals, as well as news on help for first-time buyers trying to get a leg-up onto the property ladder, including how adding a bit extra to a deposit could save thousands of pounds in the long run. |
November 30, 2015 |
| 3 |
Episode 3 The financial expert and reporter Saira Khan have details on how to get the cheapest EasyJet flights for next year, while Martin explains how simple it is to save hundreds of pounds when switching energy supplier. Plus, important news on how to keep savings safe when protections levels are reduced in January. |
December 7, 2015 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Episode 1 New series. The financial journalist returns with an hour-long special set in front of an audience at a London dockside warehouse. He attempts to save consumers money on their energy bills, and with the help of co-presenters Saira Khan and Ranvir Singh, viewers will also be invited to get in touch via social media and email during the show to talk about their own switching stories. Plus, predictions for the upcoming Black Friday discounts |
November 22, 2016 |
| 2 |
Episode 2 Martin Lewis and Saira Khan look at various ways to save money. In this show, they offer tips on how to get the most out of your savings in the wake of interest rate cuts. |
November 28, 2016 |
| 3 |
Episode 3 The financial journalist is joined by Saira Khan to present money-saving tips to help consumers cope with the current economic climate, offering expert advice on everything from premium bonds, student loans and tax credits to supermarket loyalty schemes and high-street shopping. |
December 5, 2016 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Episode 1 | November 27, 2017 |
| 2 |
Episode 2 Consumer champion Martin Lewis asks why 60 per cent of the nation have never switched energy providers - they are more than likely to be overpaying on their gas and electricity bills. With winter on the way and prices rising, household energy bills are only going up. Martin and Angellica Bell explain how easy it is switch provider and save money. |
December 4, 2017 |
| 3 | Episode 3 | December 11, 2017 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Episode 1 The nation's favourite money guru Martin Lewis comes to the aid of a viewer when she asks where the best place to put £200,000 is. There is a fast food tip that could save you a small fortune, and who is responsible for the council tax in your house? |
November 26, 2018 |
| 2 |
Episode 2 With the Government announcing an energy price cap, the financial journalist is on hand with an energy special. He explains exactly how this limit will work and how it is possible to save even more money on gas and electricity bills. Plus, a fast food tip that will put pounds not just pennies back in consumers' pockets |
December 3, 2018 |
| 3 |
Episode 3 It has seldom been more difficult to get on the property ladder, so tonight the financial journalist is on hand to explain how it is possible for first-time buyers to still purchase a home. Plus, find out how to get hold of cheap theatre tickets and who in the household is responsible for council tax. Last in the series. |
December 10, 2018 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Episode 1 The financial journalist and co-host Angellica Bell returns with more money-saving tips and advice, beginning with up-to-the-minute information on the impending deadline for the Help to Buy ISA scheme. Martin has also been travelling across the country answering the pressing financial concerns of the nation. |
November 25, 2019 |
| 2 |
Episode 2 Britain is becoming a nation of switchers, with nearly six million people changing their service suppliers last year. The big six energy companies are now dropping prices - so the demand for better deals is increasing. In this edition devoted to the topic, Martin and Angellica Bell offer advice and reveal the best deals. |
December 2, 2019 |
| 3 |
Episode 3 With less than 10 per cent of consumers shopping around for a new broadband deal last year, the financial journalist explains how to avoid being one of the four million households who are being overcharged by their internet providers. |
December 16, 2019 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Episode 1 The financial expert returns, starting a new series with an extended 1 hour edition looking at financial education for children. |
September 17, 2020 |
| 2 |
Episode 2 The financial expert is joined by Angellica Bell for another round of advice on family finances, jobs and consumer rights, including the latest deals of the week and tips on making money go further. |
September 24, 2020 |
| 3 | Episode 3 | October 1, 2020 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Energy Martin Lewis and Angellica Bell are back with a brand new series of the nation's favourite money show, including how to avoid an energy price hike. |
September 23, 2021 |
| 2 |
Broadband Following on from the energy crisis, Martin gives his tips on how to recoup the extra costs by switching broadband package. He's also on hand to tackle your fiscal questions. |
September 30, 2021 |
| 3 |
Energy Revisit As the energy crisis continues for millions, Martin returns to answer all your burning questions, as well as give hints and tips on how to get the most out of your money. |
October 7, 2021 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Episode 1 Martin is back - with staggering rises in household bills due for the winter of 2022-23, he has his must-knows to prepare for the months ahead, plus The Big Briefing. |
October 18, 2022 |
| 2 |
Episode 2 It's ten years since The Martin Lewis Money Show first hit our screens - to celebrate, Martin looks back at some of his biggest successes. |
October 25, 2022 |
| 3 | Episode 3 | November 1, 2022 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Energy With winter on its way, Martin Lewis is back to give his best tips and information, all the latest energy news, and advice on getting the most out of our cash. |
October 31, 2023 |
| 2 |
Car and Home Insurance With home and car insurance premiums rocketing, Martin is on hand to try to help tackle those rising prices - he also answers questions on the cost of living and gives the latest money headlines in his Big Briefing and News You Can Use features. |
November 7, 2023 |
| 3 |
Christmas Special Martin is back for his annual Christmas special - with the big spending season almost upon us, he shares tips on how to celebrate without breaking the budget. |
November 14, 2023 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
BillBuster It's the first show of 2025 and Martin is ringing in the New Year with a bill-busting special - there's all the latest money news as well as hints and hacks to help us keep on top of our family finances. |
January 14, 2025 |
| 2 |
DebtBuster Martin is joined by a panel of specialists as he talks about debt cost cutting and the best way to manage if we have maxed out our credit cards. |
January 21, 2025 |
| 3 |
Pension Special Martin covers personal pensions with a panel of experts while his Big Briefing covers how to get one, what to save, consolidating, taking your pension and more. |
January 28, 2025 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Bill-Buster Special Martin is back with the first show of 2026, this time with particular focus on rebooting your finances to kick start the New Year - as well as answering our questions, there is the latest News You Can Use filled with the best deals. |
January 6, 2026 |
| 2 |
Episode 2 Martin returns with a bill-busting programme to help us slash hundreds of pounds from our rising household bills and the 14 million people with out-of-contract mobiles. |
January 20, 2026 |
| 3 |
Episode 3 Martin takes us through on how best to slash the costs of our car and home insurance in his Big Briefing while providing tips to make sure that we are not overpaying. |
January 27, 2026 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Episode 1 The cash expert rings in the new year with a bill-busting special, presenting all the latest financial news and offering tips to keep on top of family finances in January. |
January 14, 2025 |
| 2 |
Episode 2 The cash expert talks about debt cost cutting and the best ways to manage maxed out credit cards. Martin and a panel of specialists discuss the best ways to shift some of the financial load of January. |
January 21, 2025 |
| 3 |
Episode 3 The cash expert answers the financial questions that matter most, and offers tips and tricks for making finances go further. |
January 28, 2025 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Episode 1 The cash expert shares all the latest information on the recent car finance compensation claim ruling - he also sits down with the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) to break down the most recent updates, from who is eligible and how to claim to how much you could be getting back. There's also a News You Can Use feature that no graduate will want to miss. |
November 4, 2025 |
| 2 |
Episode 2 Winter is coming and it's time to prepare for the colder months ahead, with Martin's latest Big Briefing offering advice on combatting the ever-rising cost of energy bills flooding through the nation's letterboxes. Plus, the week's money headlines in News You Can Use. |
November 11, 2025 |
| 3 |
Episode 3 With Christmas fast approaching, Martin presents his annual festive special from Manchester and has the best Black Friday deals in his Festive Forecaster. Plus, free cash for Christmas. |
November 18, 2025 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Episode 1 The cash expert rings in the new year with a bill-busting special, presenting all the latest financial news and offering tips to keep on top of family finances in January. As well as answering viewer questions, there is the latest News You Can Use, filled with the best deals for the new year. |
January 6, 2026 |
| 2 |
Episode 2 The cash expert answers the financial questions that matter most, and offers tips and tricks for making finances go further. |
January 20, 2026 |
| 3 |
Episode 3 Martin takes us through on how best to slash the costs of our car and home insurance in his Big Briefing while providing tips to make sure that we are not overpaying. |
January 27, 2026 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | ITV1 |
|---|---|
| First aired | September 25, 2012 |
| Last aired | March 17, 2026 |
| Status | continue |
| Schedule | Tuesday at 19:15:00 |