Gary Rycroft is a legal expert, best known for his roles on BBC One's Rip-Off Britain and Morning Live. He also writes a weekly column for The Telegraph as their resident legal agony uncle, with a loyal following of readers.

Born in Morecambe, Lancashire and state educated, Gary has been a solicitor for the last 30 years and counting, working in private practice in the community he grew up in. This has given him a wealth of real-life experience and understanding of the legal issues faced by the nation every day, which has informed the authentic and credible advice he shares on screen.

Gary has been a familiar face on TV since 2009 when he appeared in the very first series of BBC One's flagship consumer show Rip-Off Britain and has been their resident legal expert in every series since, contributing to hundreds of episodes. He has since become the legal expert for BBC Morning Live, offering sound, accessible advice and commentary to the latest legal headlines. Gary is also a regular guest on BBC Radio Four's Money Box and You & Yours, unravelling listeners' legal conundrums.

For viewers and listeners, Gary is a trusted, relatable and reassuring voice, able to offer clear and credible advice. For radio & TV producers and editors he is reliable broadcaster and writer who delivers his words of wisdom with warmth and credibility as a genuine expert.