The Apprentice

2005– · Ongoing · 20 seasons · 266 episodes · Reality · United Kingdom

Creator Mark Burnett · Channel BBC One · Starring Lord Alan Sugar, Mark Halliley, Karren Brady

British version of the reality competitions series that sees young entrepreneurs compete in several business tasks, attempting to survive the weekly firings in order to become the business partner of one of the most successful businessmen.
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Episodes

12 episodes · February 2006 – May 2006
  1. Episode 1: 1. Fruit and VegFebruary 22, 2006 · 60 min
    Sir Alan Sugar begins a new search for an apprentice for 2006 amongst fourteen new candidates. For their first task, they must purchase produce within a budget of £500, before up-selling their stock for a profit around Hackney.
  2. Episode 2: 2. Calendar ClubMarch 1, 2006 · 60 min
    The teams take on the job of raising money for Great Ormond Street Hospital, each designing a themed calendar and pitching it to retailers as a test of their creative and pitching skills.
  3. Episode 3: 3. Buying the TyreMarch 8, 2006 · 60 min
    Sir Alan has a new shopping list of ten items to be found, testing each team's negotiating skills on sourcing and bargaining for the best deal with each purchase.
  4. Episode 4: 4. A Hundred ChickensMarch 15, 2006 · 60 min
    Both teams find themselves cooking up a tasty treat for visitors to the Thames Festival, with each seeking to manage costs while ensuring their food attracts reasonable profits.
  5. Episode 5: 5. The Amsair CardMarch 22, 2006 · 60 min
    Sir Alan has developed a new venture for business flights – the Amsair Card – and instructs each team to come up with a promotional campaign for it, including a video and billboard advert, pitching their concept to advertising experts.
  6. Episode 6: 6. Second-Hand CarsMarch 29, 2006 · 60 min
    This week, the nine remaining candidates are given the task to sell second-hand cars. With only a 10-hour time limit, they need to convince as many customers as possible to part with their hard earned cash.
Show 6 more episodes
  1. Episode 7: 7. Selling in TopshopApril 5, 2006 · 60 min
    The eight survivors try to succeed in the world of fashion at Top Shop in Oxford Circus, London.
  2. Episode 8: 8. Selling to the TradeApril 12, 2006 · 60 min
    The seven remaining candidates find themselves looking for an innovative product that could do well, with each team pitching their choices to retailers.
  3. Episode 9: 9. Property SalesApril 19, 2006 · 60 min
    As only six contestants remain, each team must let property. As usual the team that brings back the least amount of money, will lose, and one member, will get fired.
  4. Episode 10: 10. Moet & ChandonApril 26, 2006 · 60 min
    With only 6 people left, Sir Alan will set another challenging task. Brought aboard the Grand Princess as it travels between Istanbul and Naples, each team is tasked with providing a special event for passengers in which success comes from good sales and customer sanctification.
  5. Episode 11: 11. InterviewsMay 3, 2006 · 60 min
    On Week 11, the remaining 4 candidates are going it alone as they go into interview process again with 3 of the best of the people to help Sir Alan to make his decision on which two people to get fired.
  6. Episode 12: 12. The FinalMay 10, 2006 · 60 min
    The final, one contestant is hired by Sir Alan Sugar.

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EPISODE LENGTH
60 minutes
FIRST AIRED
February 16, 2005
LAST AIRED
April 16, 2026
PRODUCTION COMPANIES
Talkback, Mark Burnett Productions, Talkback Thames

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