Original title
The Apprentice: You're Fired!
Released
2/22/2006
Origin country
GB
Genre
Reality
Production companies
Talkback Thames, Talkback, Boundless, Mark Burnett Productions, United Artists Media Group, Naked, MGM Television
Status
Cancelled
Number of seasons
18
Number of episodes
214
The Apprentice: You're Fired!, sometimes named You're Fired!, The Apprentice: You're Hired! or You're Hired!, is a British television show made by the BBC and filmed at Riverside Studios as a spin-off from the reality TV hit The Apprentice. It was hosted by Adrian Chiles from 2006 to 2009, and Dara Ó Briain took over as host in 2010 after Chiles' move to ITV. The programme airs in a 30 minute slot after each episode of The Apprentice finishes. It was originally shown on BBC Three, but moved to BBC Two in 2007. Its format is similar to that of Big Brother's Little Brother and Strictly Come Dancing: It Takes Two. The final episode of each series is renamed "The Apprentice: You're Hired!" and involves interviews with the winner, the runner-up and Lord Sugar himself, and a reunion with all of the former candidates.
The 1st season of "You're Fired", broadcast in 2006 (discussing season 2 of "The Apprentice"). NB: There was no season of "You're Fired" discussing season 1 of "The Apprentice". "You're Fired" was launched this year, and we do not start our numbering at "season 2" just for the sake of lining up season numbers with a separate programme.
Adrian Chiles and guests meet the first candidate to be fired from Season 2 of "The Apprentice UK".
Adrian Chiles and guests meet the second candidate to be fired from Season 2 of "The Apprentice UK".
Adrian Chiles and guests meet the third candidate to be fired from Season 2 of "The Apprentice UK".
Adrian Chiles and guests meet the fourth candidate to be fired from Season 2 of "The Apprentice UK".
Adrian Chiles and guests meet the latest candidate to be fired from Season 2 of "The Apprentice".
Adrian Chiles and guests meet the latest candidate to be fired from Season 2 of "The Apprentice".
Adrian Chiles and guests meet the latest candidate to be fired from Season 2 of "The Apprentice".
Adrian Chiles and guests meet the latest candidate to be fired from Season 2 of "The Apprentice".
Adrian Chiles and guests meet the latest candidate to be fired from Season 2 of "The Apprentice".
Adrian Chiles and guests meet the latest candidate to be fired from Season 2 of "The Apprentice".
Adrian Chiles and guests interview the candidate who was hired by Sir Alan Sugar after winning series 2 of "The Apprentice".
The 2nd season of "You're Fired", broadcast in 2007 (discussing season 3 of "The Apprentice")
The 3rd season of "You're Fired", broadcast in 2008 (discussing season 4 of "The Apprentice")
The 4th season of "You're Fired", broadcast in 2009 (discussing season 5 of "The Apprentice")
A task involving cleaning cars is a washout for someone whose dreams of becoming Sir Alan's apprentice are expunged at the first hurdle. Panellists including multimillionaire businesswoman Gill Fielding, comedian Rufus Hound and TV presenter Carol Vorderman endeavour to find out what went wrong, and cast their eyes over the rest who are left to fight it out for the top job.
Meet the one who bit off more than they could chew when the candidates had to cater for city clients. The panel includes Masterchef's Gregg Wallace and Sir Alan's aide Nick Hewer, who question the one who went from the frying pan into the fire and cast their eyes over the ones who are left to fight another day.
Meet the latest person to encounter problems in Sir Alan's boardroom. Bra millionaire Michelle Mone, DJ Trevor Nelson and journalist Carole Malone pick over the bones of what went wrong and reveal who they think will be in it for the long run.
The week's task involved creating and selling an innovative beauty product - as it turned out, not an easy feat for the wannabe apprentices. For a full postmortem of their performance, the most recently despatched candidate joins Adrian Chiles, comedian Andy Parsons, Sarah Halton, chief executive of Molton Brown, and Jo Elvin, editor of Glamour.
The week's task of creating a new character and advert for a children's cereal proved crunch time for yet another candidate. They join comedian Jenny Eclair, retail guru Mary Portas, and the Chief Executive of Saatchi and Saatchi Fallon, Robert Senior, to chew over what went wrong.
It is time to meet the candidate who is counting the cost of failure after being tasked with pricing and selling ten disparate items. Comedian Al Murray, Antiques Roadshow expert Hilary Kay and American financial guru Alvin Hall get to the bottom of what went wrong, as well as putting a value on the remaining candidates.
Meet the latest unlucky candidate to fall foul of Sir Alan, by selling themselves short in a task to select and sell new innovative products to retailers. Dissecting this week's Apprentice are comedian Ruby Wax, journalist Mark Frith and millionaire businesswoman Kavita Oberoi. They also place their bets on who could eventually be Sir Alan's Apprentice.
Meet the candidate for whom a task to rebrand Margate proved to be their Waterloo. Delving into what went wrong are broadcaster Clare Balding, comedian Jason Manford and Visit London's marketing director Martine Ainsworth-Wells. They will also be placing their bets on who is on course to win the race to become Sir Alan's Apprentice.
Meet the candidate who, in a task to select products at The Baby Show, fell on the nursery slopes. Counting the cost of what went wrong are comedian Hugh Dennis, singer and performer Michael Ball and the MD of JoJo Maman Bebe, Laura Tenison.
Meet the candidate who, in a task involving selling products on a TV shopping channel, failed to impress the boss. Counting the cost of what went wrong are Sir Alan's aide Margaret Mountford, comedian Rufus Hound and shopping channel owner Hasfa Abubacker.
Meet the candidate who was grilled to a crisp by Sir Alan's associates and will rue the day they got so near, yet so far. Getting to the bottom of what went wrong are multi-millionaire businessman James Caan, comedian Jo Brand and columnist Jane Moore. They'll also be revealing who they back to be Sir Alan's next apprentice. Credits
Adrian Chiles is joined by this year's winner, runner-up and a panel including Jonathan Ross, Ruby Wax and lingerie tycoon Michelle Mone to discuss his final decision. The fired candidates also return along with Sir Alan's advisers Nick Hewer and Margaret Mountford to congratulate the successful contestant and recall the show's best and worst moments.
The 5th season of "You're Fired", broadcast in 2010 (discussing season 6 of "The Apprentice")
As the battle begins to become Lord Sugar's new apprentice, we meet the one who fell at the first hurdle when their sausages failed to sizzle. Masterchef's John Torode and comedienne Jenny Eclair endeavour to find out what went wrong and cast their eyes over the rest who are left to fight it out for the top job.
The programme meets the candidate who was left at the departure gate when it came to creating a holiday product. Shining a light on what went wrong is Lord Sugar's aide Karren Brady.
Companion discussion show to the Apprentice, presented by Dara O Briain. Meet the candidate who failed to impress in a task to turn flour into serious dough. Examining what went wrong are restaurateur Oliver Peyton and columnist Jane Moore.
Companion discussion show to the Apprentice, presented by Dara O Briain. Meet the candidate whose Apprentice journey was brought to an end by a task to bring innovative products to the market. Among those examining what went wrong is journalist and broadcaster Grace Dent.
This week's task involves selling frocks and setting up shops in Manchester. Hear from the one who is left on the shelf as he or she is examined by model and broadcaster Lisa Snowdon and Lord Sugar's aide Nick Hewer.
The weekly task involves advertising and branding a new household cleaner. Meet the one who is all washed up as he or she is examined by advertising executive Richard Exon and comedian Ruby Wax.
Meet the candidate who failed to sell themselves to Lord Sugar on a task to sell tickets to a shopping centre experience. Comedian Andy Parsons, business investor Colin Wilkinson and broadcaster Carol Vorderman are on the panel.
Meet the latest candidate to be fired after a crisp selling task in Hamburg. Hear what they have to say to comedian Ed Byrne, columnist Kelvin MacKenzie and restaurateur Sarah Willingham.
Dara O Briain is joined by money expert Martin Lewis, comedienne Sarah Millican and broadcaster Alvin Hall for an interview with the show's freshly rejected candidate, who reveals what it is really like to be in the firing line.
Dara O Briain is joined by comedian Sean Lock, broadcaster Vanessa Feltz and Live Nation boss Paul Latham for an interview with the show's freshly rejected candidate, who reveals what it is really like to be in the firing line.
Dara O Briain is joined by Alan Sugar's aide Karren Brady, Time Out editor Mark Frith and comedian Ed Byrne for an interview with the show's freshly rejected candidates, who reveal what it is really like to be in the firing line
Dara O'Briain presents You're Hired!, in which he meets both the winner and their new boss - as well as the runner-up - to discuss the events of the past 12 weeks. Comedian Jack Dee, entrepreneur Sarah Willingham and journalist Amanda Platell are also on hand to offer their observations. Last in the series.
The 6th season of "You're Fired", broadcast in 2011 (discussing season 7 of "The Apprentice")
Dara O Briain is joined by Innocent co-founder Richard Reed and journalist Kate Spicer to interview the first candidate to be fired from season 7 of "The Apprentice".
Dara O Briain is joined by Lord Sugar's aide Karren Brady and comedian Andy Parsons to interview the candidate who was fired as a result of the "Mobile Phone App" task.
Dara O Briain is joined by comedian Sean Lock, interior designer Tara Bernerd and columist and broadcaster Jane Moore. Together they meet the candidate fired as a result of the "Discount Buying for the Savoy" task.
Dara O Briain is joined by Lisa Snowdon, Ed Byrne and cosmetics brand founder Nicky Kinnaird. Together they meet the candidate fired as a result of the "Beauty Treatments" task.
Dara O Briain is joined by Kelvin MacKenzie, entrepreneur Debbie Wosskow and comedian Sarah Millican to discuss what went wrong on the "Pet Food" task.
Kevin Bridges, rubbish entrepreneur Jason Moore and Arlene Phillips join Dara O Briain to discuss the "Rubbish" task.
The 7th season of "You're Fired", broadcast in 2012 (discussing season 8 of "The Apprentice")
Hear from the newly fired candidate just what crushed their quest to become Lord Sugar's next business partner as they fall at the first hurdle. Thea Green, the founder of nails inc, DJ and broadcaster Trevor Nelson and comedian Jo Caulfield make up the panel determined to get to the bottom of what went wrong.
Hear from the candidate whose Apprentice dreams have gone down the drain in a task to design a bathroom or kitchen gadget. On this week's panel are columnist and author Grace Dent, the inventor of the Trunki ride-on suitcase - Rob Law, and comedian Hugh Dennis.
Creating a new condiment is a recipe for disaster for one of this year's Apprentice business brains. Grilling them on what went wrong are Reggae, Reggae Sauce creator Levi Roots, Lord Sugar's fearsome inquisitor Claude Littner and comedienne Jenny Eclair.
Making money out of other people's cast-offs leads to one candidate being cast away by Lord Sugar. Getting under the skin of the one that didn't get away are designer Kelly Hoppen, Lord Sugar's aide Nick Hewer and comedian Sean Lock.
Meet the candidate who failed to impress in a task to design and sell a new fitness class for gyms. Putting the one who was not fit for purpose through their paces are LA Fitness' founder Fred Turok, model and broadcaster Katie Price, and comedian Simon Evans.
Creating a meal to sell on the streets of Edinburgh wasn't a recipe for success for one candidate. Grilling the one who didn't get away are comedian Fred Macaulay, food critic Tracey MacLeod and celebrity chef Gino D'Acampo.
Smelling what sells leaves a bad taste in the mouth for one candidate in a task to buy, sell and buy again. Picking over the bones of what went wrong are BBC economics editor Stephanie Flanders, retail entrepreneur Oliver Tress and comedian Russell Kane.
Failing the week's task - choosing urban art to sell at a gallery - leads to another candidate being brushed aside. Canvassing opinion on what went wrong are art collector and financial guru Alvin Hall, comedian Sarah Millican and art expert Lawrence Alkin.
A task to brand and promote English sparkling wine ends with one candidate losing their fizz. Getting a taste of what went wrong are marketing expert Lucy Jackson, DJ Sara Cox and comedian Andy Parsons.
A task to negotiate luxury experiences to offer to the public via a daily deals website leads to someone being discounted. Scrutinising where it all went wrong are Groupon's MD Tobias Tschoetsch, Lord Sugar's aide Karren Brady, and comedian Ed Byrne.
Creating and branding an affordable luxury product leads to one candidate reaching the end of the line. Pouring over what went wrong are retail entrepreneur Angus Thirlwell, columnist Kelvin Mackenzie and comedian Ruby Wax.
You're Hired features the reaction of the winner, runner-up and finalists, and hears from Lord Sugar himself about his choice of business partner. They are joined by a panel consisting of retail entrepreneur Jo Malone, actress and presenter Denise Van Outen and comedian Jenny Eclair.
The 8th season of "You're Fired", broadcast in 2013 (discussing season 9 of "The Apprentice")
The companion programme to The Apprentice returns, with Dara O Briain chatting to the candidate who was the first to be ejected from the contest by Alan Sugar. Green & Black's co-founder Jo Fairley, comedienne Katherine Ryan and Radio 1 DJ Matt Edmondson are the panellists helping to determine where things went wrong.
Dara O Briain is joined by the latest candidate to be eliminated by Alan Sugar, having failed to impress in a task to create a flavoured beer. Comedian Ed Byrne, TV and radio presenter Sara Cox and BrewDog co-founder James Watt are the panellists trying to determine where it all went wrong.
Meet the candidate who went flat out to create a piece of flat pack furniture, only to end up flattened in the boardroom. Lord Sugar's aide Karren Brady, Wow! Stuff's Richard North and comedian Andy Parsons take apart what went wrong.
Dara O Briain is joined by the latest candidate to be eliminated, having failed to impress in this week's task of selecting produce to sell in a farm shop. Chef and restaurateur Rick Stein and comedian Josh Widdicombe are among the panellists trying to determine where it all went wrong.
Dara O Briain is joined by the latest candidate to be eliminated, having failed to impress in this week's task in Dubai. Entrepreneur Lara Morgan, comedian Miles Jupp and journalist Rageh Omaar are the panellists trying to determine where it all went wrong.
Meet the candidate whose performance on a corporate away day led to their last day.
Meet the candidate who reached the end of the road in a task based at the Motorhome and Caravan Show. Finding out why their wheels fell off are Lord Sugar's aide Nick Hewer and comedian Jenny Eclair.
Dara O Briain is joined by the latest candidate to be eliminated, having failed to impress on the task to create a dating website. Comedian Mark Watson and author Marian Keyes are among the panellists giving their verdicts on proceedings and trying to get to the bottom of what went wrong.
Dara O Briain is joined by the latest candidate to be eliminated, having failed to impress on the task to create a new ready meal. Comedian Fred MacAulay and convenience-food entrepreneur Charlie Bigham are among the panellists giving their verdicts on proceedings and trying to get to the bottom of what went wrong.
A task to grow a business from market stall to shop sees one candidate sell themselves down the river. Broadcaster and paralympian Ade Adepitan and comedian Hugh Dennis find out why they were given short change by Lord Sugar.
As the final five meet Lord Sugar's four inquisitors, meet the candidates who did not make the cut. Finding out what went wrong are comedian Andi Osho and Radio 1's Matt Edmondson.
The 9th season of "You're Fired", broadcast in 2014 (discussing season 10 of "The Apprentice")
The 10th season of "You're Fired", broadcast in 2015 (discussing season 11 of "The Apprentice")
The 11th season of "You're Fired", broadcast in 2016 (discussing season 12 of "The Apprentice")
The 12th season of "You're Fired", broadcast in 2017 (discussing season 13 of "The Apprentice")
The 13th season of "You're Fired", broadcast in 2018 (discussing season 14 of "The Apprentice")
The 14th season of "You're Fired", broadcast in 2019 (discussing season 15 of "The Apprentice")
The 15th season of "You're Fired", broadcast in 2022 (discussing season 16 of "The Apprentice")
Presenter Tom Allen is joined by a panel of experts and celebrity fans to analyse this week's task and meet the first candidate to be sacked.
On this week's The Apprentice: You're Fired!, host Tom Allen is joined by a panel of celebrity fans and experts who will discuss how the candidates got on at the interview stage - and talks to the latest candidate to be sacked.
Tom Allen talks to Lord Sugar's new business partner, as well as the runner-up and Lord Sugar himself. He will also be joined by Karen and Tim to talk about the standout moments from this series.
The 16th season of "You're Fired", broadcast in 2023 (discussing season 17 of "The Apprentice")
The in-depth look at the Apprentice process returns, with host Tom Allen joined by a panel of experts and celebrity fans to analyse this week’s task and meet the first candidate to be fired.
Tom Allen interviews the latest rejected candidate, who reveals what it is really like to be in the firing line. Plus, a panel of experts and celebrity fans discuss their views on what happened in this week's episode
Tom Allen interviews the latest rejected candidate, who reveals what it is really like to be in the firing line. Plus, a panel of experts and celebrity fans discuss their views on what happened in this week's episode
Tom Allen interviews the show's freshly rejected candidate, who reveals what it is really like to be in the firing line. Studio guests also discuss their views on what has happened in this week's episode
The newly-sacked candidate from 'The Apprentice' receives a grilling in front of a studio audience. Along with presenter Tom Allen and guests, they discuss what went wrong for the candidate sacked by Lord Sugar and their highlights and low lights.
Tom Allen is joined by a panel of experts and celebrity fans who analyse the week's task and meet the latest candidate to be sacked.
Tom Allen is joined by a panel of experts and celebrity fans who analyse the week's task and meet the latest candidate to be sacked.
Tom Allen is joined by a panel of experts and celebrity fans who analyse the week's task and meet the latest candidate to be sacked.
On this week's The Apprentice: You're Fired, host Tom Allen is joined by a panel of experts and celebrity fans who will analyse this week's task. Plus, we meet the latest candidate to be sacked. Find out more at bbc.co.uk/apprentice or by using #TheApprentice
On this week's The Apprentice: You're Fired, host Tom Allen is joined by a panel of experts and celebrity fans who will analyse this week's task. Plus, we meet the latest candidate to be sacked. Find out more at bbc.co.uk/apprentice or by using #TheApprentice
Tom Allen is joined by a panel of celebrity fans and experts who will discuss how the candidates got on at the interview stage, and talks to the latest candidate to be fired.
Tom Allen talks to Lord Sugar's new business partner, as well as the runner-up and Lord Sugar himself. He will also be joined by Karren and Tim to talk about the standout moments from this series.
The 17th season of "You're Fired", broadcast in 2024 (discussing season 18 of "The Apprentice")
The Apprentice: You’re Fired! is back. Tom Allen meets the first sacked candidate and shares exclusive behind-the-scenes content as a panel of special guest fans take a wry look at the week’s task.
Tom Allen meets the second fired candidate and shares exclusive behind-the-scenes content as a panel of special guest fans take a wry look at the week’s task.
Tom Allen does not actually meet the third sacked candidate, because he was banned from appearing on the programme. Instead Tim shares exclusive behind-the-scenes content as a panel of special guest fans take a wry look at the week’s task.
Tom Allen meets the fourth sacked candidate and shares exclusive behind-the-scenes content as a panel of special guest fans take a wry look at the week’s task.
Tom Allen meets the fifth sacked candidate and shares exclusive behind-the-scenes content as a panel of special guest fans take a wry look at the week’s task.
Tom Allen meets the sixth sacked candidate and shares exclusive behind-the-scenes content as a panel of special guest fans take a wry look at the week’s task.
Tom Allen meets another fired candidate and shares exclusive behind-the-scenes content as a panel of special guest fans take a wry look at the week’s task.
Tom Allen meets another fired candidate and shares exclusive behind-the-scenes content as a panel of special guest fans take a wry look at the week’s task.
Tom Allen meets another fired candidate and shares exclusive behind-the-scenes content as a panel of special guest fans take a wry look at the week’s task.
Tom Allen meets another fired candidate and shares exclusive behind-the-scenes content as a panel of special guest fans take a wry look at the week’s task.
Tom Allen meets another fired candidate and shares exclusive behind-the-scenes content as a panel of special guest fans take a wry look at the week’s task.
Tom Allen meets the winner of The Apprentice 2024, Lord Sugar’s new business partner, to discuss the memorable moments of the past 12 weeks. They’ll be joined by special guests.
The 18th season of "You're Fired", broadcast in 2025 (discussing season 19 of "The Apprentice")
Tom Allen meets the first fired candidate and shares exclusive behind-the-scenes content as Lord Sugar launches his search for a new business partner.
The candidates create a new virtual pop star and music video before pitching for sponsorship. Dodgy design and mediocre music leads to one candidate being declared a flop.
Tom Allen meets the fired candidate and shares exclusive behind-the-scenes content as Lord Sugar continues his search for a new business partner who will win his £250,000 investment. This week's panel are Owain Wyn Evans, Lou Sanders and Harry Aikines-Aryeetey.
Tom Allen meets the fired candidate and shares exclusive behind-the-scenes content as Lord Sugar continues his search for a new business partner who will win his £250,000 investment. This week's panellists are Thomasina Miers, Jeremy Vine and Radzi Chinyanganya.
Tom Allen meets the fired candidate and shares exclusive behind-the-scenes content as Lord Sugar continues his search for a new business partner who will win his £250,000 investment. This week's panellists are Baroness Karren Brady, Spencer Matthews and Richie Anderson.
Tom Allen meets the fired candidate and shares exclusive behind-the-scenes content. This week's panel are Mike Soutar, Kemi Rogers and Tom Skinner.
Tom Allen meets the fired candidate and shares exclusive behind-the-scenes content as Lord Sugar continues his search for a new business partner who will win his £250,000 investment. This week's panellists are Steph McGovern, Andi Peters and Luke Kempner.
Tom Allen meets the fired candidate and shares exclusive behind-the-scenes content as Lord Sugar continues his search for a new business partner.
Tom Allen meets the fired candidate and shares exclusive behind-the-scenes content as Lord Sugar continues his search for a new business partner who will win his £250,000 investment. This week's panellists are Ruth Langsford, Claudine Collins and Rickie Haywood-Williams.
Tom Allen meets the fired candidate and shares behind-the-scenes content as Lord Sugar continues his search for a new business partner. With Tasha Ghouri, Patrick Grant and Linda Plant.
Tom Allen meets the fired candidate as Lord Sugar continues his search for a new business partner. This week's panel are Claude Littner, Nikita Kanda and Dean McCullough.
The Apprentice has a winner! Tom Allen hears from Lord Sugar’s newest business partner and the candidate who narrowly missed out on his investment. Tom will also be joined by Baroness Karren Brady and Tim Campbell MBE.
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