Back to the Boardroom

Series 20 is officially underway, and Lord Sugar wastes no time in sending the candidates off to Hong Kong, for the infamous 9-item buying task. Greer Riddell and James Van Hinsbergh break down the opening task, discuss the first leadership decisions of the season, and analyse the all-important opening boardroom where reputations are made or destroyed.
In this episode, you’ll hear:
Greer and James give their analysis on the first boardroom of the season and whether Lord Sugar got it right

Greer brings the latest Apprentice news you need to know

James and Greer tackle this week’s Elevator Pitch, trying to uncover what on earth their mystery items actually are

Next episode, there will be more chaos with making children’s stories, additional predictions from our hosts, and another Elevator Pitch that may or may not end in disaster.
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Series 20 is here and before the boardroom doors officially open, Greer Riddell and James Van Hinsbergh get ahead of the chaos with bold opinions, early predictions, and some interesting first impressions.
In this episode of Back to the Boardroom, we kick off our weekly recap of the BBC One business reality hit The Apprentice with Episode 1, Meet the Candidates. This is your essential primer on all 20 hopefuls before Lord Alan Sugar starts handing out taxis.
In this episode you’ll hear:
Greer and James break down all 20 candidates and their business plans
James gets going with predictions on the winner, finalists and early exits

Greer spots what’s changed for Series 20 and what it could mean for the process

Next episode, it’s straight into the first task, where confidence meets reality, and someone immediately proves us wrong!
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The final is here: it's Air Conditioning vs Pizza in the ultimate showdown, as the last two candidates launch their brands. Familiar faces return, bringing plenty of laughs during the video production and branding tasks! 🥶🍕
With one last chance to impress Lord Sugar, Greer and James deliver their pitches for the finalists’ brands and reveal the results of their predictions. Who will win the infamous Hour Challenge? 🫵🏻⏳

About Back To The Boardroom: Join hosts Greer and James as they go Back to the Boardroom and behind the scenes of the latest episode of The Apprentice. We bring our unique take on the show's iconic business challenges, intense boardroom showdowns, and the clashes between candidates.

If you want to get close to The Apprentice action but you’re not up for power dressing, being woken up with a 4AM phone call and having to patronise at least one graphic designer, this podcast is the one for you. So, go Back to the Boardroom with Greer and James. Lord Sugar will see you now.

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It’s the penultimate episode, and you know what that means — the legendary interviews are back! The final five candidates face the heat as Claudine, Claude, Mike, and Linda put their business plans to the test. 👩🏻‍💼👨‍💼

Greer and James take the hot seat themselves, pitching their own business ideas to the listeners. But first, they break down the standout moments from the episode — with Mike stealing the spotlight more than once! In Apprentice News, Greer shares fresh insights from Mia about last week's outfit choices. 🫵🏻🦸🏻‍♂️

About Back To The Boardroom: Join hosts Greer and James as they go Back to the Boardroom and behind the scenes of the latest episode of The Apprentice. We bring our unique take on the show's iconic business challenges, intense boardroom showdowns, and the clashes between candidates.
If you want to get close to The Apprentice action but you’re not up for power dressing, being woken up with a 4AM phone call and having to patronise at least one graphic designer, this podcast is the one for you. So, go Back to the Boardroom with Greer and James. Lord Sugar will see you now.

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It’s a stylish shake-up this week as the remaining candidates dive into the world of fashion design, tasked with creating their own environmentally conscious clothing brand. From athleisure to avant-garde, the teams present their creations — but not without turning a few heads on the catwalk! 🩱👗

The independent adjudicator is back for a runway-ready elevator pitch, James gives us the lowdown on ruching, and both he and Greer have some harsh critique for the branding choices. ❌📝

About Back To The Boardroom: Join hosts Greer and James as they go Back to the Boardroom and behind the scenes of the latest episode of The Apprentice. We bring our unique take on the show's iconic business challenges, intense boardroom showdowns, and the clashes between candidates.

If you want to get close to The Apprentice action but you’re not up for power dressing, being woken up with a 4AM phone call and having to patronise at least one graphic designer, this podcast is the one for you. So, go Back to the Boardroom with Greer and James. Lord Sugar will see you now.

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