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 · January 2026 – April 2026
  1. Episode 1: 1. Hong KongJanuary 29, 2026 · 64 min
    Lord Sugar’s business hopefuls jet off to Hong Kong on a mission to secure nine items at knock-down prices. In the boardroom, the boss is back and the firing finger is fully loaded.
  2. Episode 2: 2. Children’s StoryFebruary 5, 2026 · 59 min
    Once upon a time, 18 candidates were tasked with creating a story book. Unfinished illustrations and a stinky storyline mean the fairy tale is over, and another candidate is fired.
  3. Episode 3: 3. Chicken v EggFebruary 12, 2026 · 58 min
    Week 3, and it's chicken v egg. The candidates race to turn ingredients into a profit, but ruffled feathers and picky eaters spark drama in the boardroom.
  4. Episode 4: 4. Advertising WaterFebruary 19, 2026 · 58 min
    The candidates must tap into the bottled water market to create a TV advertisement and a social media campaign, but watered-down branding and wishy-washy ads mean a candidate is filtered out.
  5. Episode 5: 5. FlowersFebruary 26, 2026 · 58 min
    The candidates turn petals into profits, selling flowers to the public and corporate clients. But a bunch of problems lead to a pruning in the boardroom.
  6. Episode 6: 6. EgyptMarch 5, 2026 · 61 min
    The candidates head to Egypt to put on corporate away days. One team heads to the desert but ends up having a bumpy ride, and the rest run a lagoon tour which is anything but relaxing.
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  1. Episode 7: 7. Gamified FitnessMarch 12, 2026 · 58 min
    It's week 7, and the candidates take on virtual reality fitness. They’re tasked with building demos and brands before chasing investment. In the boardroom, for one team, it’s game over.
  2. Episode 8: 8. Discount Buying: Take TwoMarch 19, 2026 · 58 min
    It's week 8, and the candidates are sent to the Isle of Wight to secure nine items for the best price. A last-minute dash to the finish sets up a close race in the boardroom.
  3. Episode 9: 9. TV SellingMarch 26, 2026 · 59 min
    It's week 7, and the candidates take on TV selling, selecting products which they hope will win over the nation before selling their socks off on a TV shopping channel.
  4. Episode 10: 10. Pet ProductApril 2, 2026 · 57 min
    Week 10 sees the candidates unleashed on the pet industry, creating products, crafting campaigns and pitching for sales. In the boardroom, for at least one candidate, it’s walkies.
  5. Episode 11: 11. InterviewsApril 9, 2026 · 58 min
    It's week 11, and the final five candidates must pass a gruelling round of interviews with some of Britain’s toughest interviewers. But only two can make it through to the grand final.
  6. Episode 12: 12. The FinalApril 16, 2026 · 59 min
    It's week 12, and the finalists must launch their businesses to a roomful of industry experts before Lord Sugar finally decides who will become his next business partner.

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Film and series details

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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