The Apprentice

Apprentice boss may fire himself

source: News24

Tycoon Alan Sugar, famous for his putdown "you're fired" on hit TV show The Apprentice , says he's considering firing himself from his government job after a backlash at comments he made about struggling small businesses.

Published Sun, Nov 8

"Apprentice" boss considers firing himself

source: Reuters via Yahoo! UK & Ireland

Tycoon Alan Sugar, famous for his putdown "you're fired" on hit TV show "The Apprentice," said he was considering firing himself from his government job after a backlash at comments he made about struggling small businesses.

Published Sat, Nov 7

Apprentice runner-up hosts TV show

source: RTE.ie

Kate Walsh, the runner-up on this year's BBC One series 'The Apprentice', is to co-host a new TV show.

Published Mon, Aug 10

BBC to spend thousands revamping sets for HD TV

source: telegraph.co.uk

Sets of flagship BBC shows such as EastEnders and The Apprentice will have to be upgraded so they do not look shabby in high definition designers have admitted.

Published Thu, Jul 23

BBC to spend thousands upgrading sets so shows like The Apprentice and Eastenders look good in HD

source: Mail Online

Production designers on a range of shows, also including Dragon's Den, claim sets need updating to stop fake scenery and surface damage becoming visible to viewers

Published Thu, Jul 23

BBC bosses say Sir Alan Sugar's new job could mean a delay for The Apprentice

source: Mail Online

The BBC's governing body has warned programming chiefs that broadcasting his show in the run-up to a general election could be seen as unfair.

Published Wed, Jul 22

BBC could reschedule The Apprentice next year because of Lord Sugar's role

source: telegraph.co.uk

The BBC could be forced to reschedule The Apprentice if there is a General Election next year because Lord Sugar's role as Government 'Enterprise Champion' poses a risk to the Corporation's impartiality the BBC Trust has ruled.

Published Wed, Jul 22

Sir Alan Sugar may not be a 'fit and proper person' to sit in the Lords, says peer

source: Mail Online

The Apprentice boss, who Gordon Brown wants to make a peer, will undergo a ‘propriety’ probe by the House of Lords Appointments Commission.

Published Wed, Jul 1