What happened to Radio Rentals in UK?

Radio Rentals was formed in 1930 in Brighton, Sussex, UK to rent out radio sets by Percy Perring-Thoms with a turnover in the first year of £780 (equivalent to £50,416 in 2020)….Radio Rentals.

Industry Domestic Appliance Rentals
Founder Percy Perring-Thoms
Defunct 2000
Fate Merged with Granada Limited

What is inRent called now?

inRent is back in business with a new name Snaffle has taken all the best bits from your in-store experience with inRent, Radio Rentals, RT Edwards and Gedd!t, and packaged them all together to create an awesome new online rental company.

What does radio rental mean?

Radio Rental is Cockney slang for Mental (crazy).

Is radio rental real?

The world of Radio Rental is fictional, but the stories are real stories from real people.” It is the latest series for Tenderfoot TV, which is run by Payne and Donald Albright.

Who bought Radio Rentals?

Credit Corp
Credit Corp (ASX:CCP) has acquired the assets of Radio Rentals from financial services provider Thorn Group (ASX:TGA) for $60 million.

Who took Radio Rentals?

Aspire42
Snaffle was launched by the investor group, Aspire42, which follows its acquisition of inRent and the brand name of Radio Rentals, in June 2020. “The 60-year legacy of providing affordable consumer goods via Radio Rentals in South Australia will continue but with a modern online twist.

Is snaffle Australian?

Snaffle, the new online appliance retailer, is proving Aussie consumers with home appliances, computers, furnishings and electronics with a short-term rental contract.

Do Radio Rentals do credit checks?

Radio Rentals does to credit checks as stated on their website applications are subject to satisfactory credit assessment, including credit checks.

What is Payne Lindsey doing now?

In addition to this untitled series, he’s currently executive producer of “Monster: The Zodiac Killer,” the follow-up series derived from 2018’s first breakout hit podcast “Atlanta Monster.”

Is Radio Rental coming back?

Radio Rental, the Tenderfoot TV podcast that tells ridiculously captivating and spooky true stories, is returning with new episodes on June 18th, according to creator Payne Lindsey. The show debuted in 2019 but lasted only six episodes (plus one bonus) before announcing it would be taking a brief hiatus.

Is Rainn Wilson on radio rental?

Radio Rental Tenderfoot TV These true stories are set inside the fictional world of Radio Rental, an 80’s video rental store run by an eccentric shopkeeper, Terry Carnation (Rainn Wilson).

Is snaffle any good?

Snaffle has also ignored all my emails about the phone. I dont doubt I’ll eventually get the phone, but taking my money for a leased item that you cant hand over is a scam if I’ve ever seen one. Dont waste your time and money with this company unless your happy to wait months for your phone while they bill you for it.