The Apprentice

Name: The Apprentice
Genre: Reality
Released: 2005-02-16
Duration: 45 min

2005 – 2026 · 45m per ep · English · United Kingdom

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.

5.9(144 reviews)

9.5918% popularity

At a glance

Details

First air date: Feb 16, 2005
Last air date: Apr 16, 2026
Status: Returning
Seasons: 20
Episodes: 266
Episode runtime: 45m
Original language: English
Country: United Kingdom
Network / platform: BBC One
Creator / showrunner: Mark Burnett
Certification: —
Production companies: Talkback, Mark Burnett Productions, Talkback Thames, Boundless, United Artists Media Group, MGM Television, Fremantle Productions

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Keywords

competitionprofitresearchmarketingsalespersonbusinessadvertisingpromotionboard meetingdesignmanufacturingmanagementbrandingbusiness competitionnegotiationcriticismemploymentleadershipaccountingchallenges

Seasons & episodes

Season 1

2005 · 14 episodes

Series One of The Apprentice television programme was broadcast in the UK from 16 February to 11 May in 2005. The format of the UK version was very similar to that of the US original. The format was licensed by RTL Group and the programme produced for the BBC by RTL's Talkback Thames division. It was shown on BBC Two on Wednesday evenings over twelve weekly episodes. The winner was to become an apprentice to Sir Alan Sugar.

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Cast

Lord Alan Sugar

Self - The Boss

Mark Halliley

Self - Narrator (voice)

Karren Brady

Self

Tim Campbell

Self

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Reviews & ratings

5.9

144 community reviews

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Alex Rivera5/103/18/2026
Binge-worthy
Every episode leaves you wanting more. The character arcs are exceptional.
52 found helpful
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Jordan Kim5.9/103/14/2026
Peak television
One of the best shows in its genre — tightly written and beautifully acted.
44 found helpful
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Sam Patel6.9/103/10/2026
Must-watch series
The season finales alone are worth the watch.
36 found helpful
ML
Morgan Lee5/103/6/2026
Brilliant writing
Gripping from the first scene. Already recommending to everyone.
28 found helpful
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Casey Wong5.9/103/2/2026
Slow burn payoff
Takes a few episodes to hit stride, then it's unstoppable.
20 found helpful