The Apprentice
The Apprentice
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Release: 2005-02-16
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Collectables
EP 1
60m

Collectables

A new group of candidates set off on their first task - selling collectables at Wimbledon Car Boot Sale.

Aired: 2016-10-06
Advertising - Jeans
EP 2
60m

Advertising - Jeans

Season 12, Episode 2 of The Apprentice.

Aired: 2016-10-13
Corporate Candy
EP 3
60m

Corporate Candy

Lords Sugar sets the candidates a task in which they must design and manufacture their own brand of sweets, before heading to Brighton to sell them.

Aired: 2016-10-20
Liberty's
EP 4
60m

Liberty's

The teams have to introduce a new product line to promote and sell in the world-famous department store, Liberty of London. They must also run a personal shopping service for some of London's most discerning shoppers.

Aired: 2016-10-27
Cycling Crowdfunding
EP 5
60m

Cycling Crowdfunding

Lord Sugar wants the candidates to help secure investment for someone else. They must help two entrepreneurs launch their new cycling product and get the public to invest through crowdfunding.

Aired: 2016-11-03
Discount Buying
EP 6
60m

Discount Buying

Lord Sugar sends the candidates out to work the night shift. They have to stay awake, find nine items, negotiate the best possible price and be back at the Shard by 6am. The team that spends the least amount of money will win the task.

Aired: 2016-11-10
Boat Show
EP 7
60m

Boat Show

Lord Sugar instructs the candidates to tap into one of the UK's biggest markets - the boating and leisure industry. The task is simple, pick the right products and sell them at Poole Harbour Boat Show.

Aired: 2016-11-17
London Landmarks
EP 8
60m

London Landmarks

The candidates are summoned to the National Portrait Gallery, where Lord Sugar instructs them to organise an exclusive late-night event at two of London's biggest tourist attractions - the London Aquarium and Madame Tussauds. In under 36 hours, each team must organise and host an event to remember, keeping an eye on profits but also pleasing the punters. From setting up refreshments and entertainment to making sure they sell enough tickets to fill their venue, both teams have a challenge on their hands.

Aired: 2016-11-24
Virtual Reality Game
EP 9
60m

Virtual Reality Game

Season 12, Episode 9 of The Apprentice.

Aired: 2016-12-01
Gin
EP 10
60m

Gin

As the teams move into week 10, the remaining candidates are summoned to the Old Royal Naval College in Greenwich. Here Lord Sugar sets them the task of creating and producing the spirit of the moment - gin. With the final in sight, the candidates are all desperate to impress. However, one team gets a little carried away with the taste testing, getting tipsy before the day has even begun, while on the other team, their pitches hit rock bottom when a key retailer reveals they don't like the colour, taste or branding of the gin. One candidate is left with a bitter taste in their mouth when the rest of the team turns against them, and tempers reach boiling point. Who will be fired?

Aired: 2016-12-08
The Final Five
EP 11
60m

The Final Five

Season 12, Episode 11 of The Apprentice.

Aired: 2016-12-13
Interviews
EP 12
60m

Interviews

Season 12, Episode 12 of The Apprentice.

Aired: 2016-12-14
Why I Fired Them
EP 13
60m

Why I Fired Them

Season 12, Episode 13 of The Apprentice.

Aired: 2016-12-15
The Final
EP 14
60m

The Final

The two finalists receive a call summoning them to London's City Hall. Lord Sugar informs them that their final task is to launch their business by creating a brand and unveiling their campaign in front of a packed audience full of industry experts. A few old faces return as the two finalists choose key colleagues to try to help them secure the £250,000 investment, and it is straight to work as they set out to build a brand, make a TV advert and create a company fit for Lord Sugar. In the boardroom, business plans are evaluated and ad campaigns are assessed, but there can only one winner. It is heartbreak for one and ecstasy for the other, as Lord Sugar finally picks his next business partner.

Aired: 2016-12-18

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A new group of candidates set off on their first task - selling collectables at Wimbledon Car Boot Sale.

Official Storyline & Episodic Narrative Arc

Episode 1 Synopsis:

A new group of candidates set off on their first task - selling collectables at Wimbledon Car Boot Sale.

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.

Thematic Motifs:The Triumph of the Human SpiritEpic Narrative AmbitionTimeless Cinematic Storytelling

Complete Cast & Celebrity Character Profiles (4 Cast Members)

Every starring lead, primary co-star, and featured character in The Apprentice.

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Key Television Series Creators & Filmmakers

Director / Showrunner

Ed St. Giles

Screenplay / Writers

Original Creative Screenplay

Executive Producers

Naomi Banat, Paul Broadbent

Original Score

Master Orchestra Composer

Cinematography

Master Director of Photography

Series Editing

Senior Film Editor

Production Design

Chief Production Designer

Costume Styling

Award-Winning Costume Stylist

Broadcast Networks & Production Studios
BBC OneGB

Shooting Spots & Production Facilities

Authentic filming countries, soundstage studios, camera optics, and Dolby spatial audio engineering for The Apprentice.

Filming Countries & Regions
United Kingdom

Official on-location principal photography jurisdiction.

Production Soundstages
TalkbackPinewood & Shepperton Studios (Buckinghamshire, UK)
Mark Burnett ProductionsPrimary Studio Soundstage
Talkback ThamesPinewood & Shepperton Studios (Buckinghamshire, UK)
BoundlessPinewood & Shepperton Studios (Buckinghamshire, UK)
United Artists Media GroupPrimary Studio Soundstage
Optics & Audio Capture

Optics: ARRI Alexa Mini LF & Large-Format 4.5K Digital Master

Audio: Dolby Atmos 7.1.4 Multi-Channel Spatial Acoustic Recording (96kHz 24-Bit)

Aspect Ratio: 2.39:1 (Cinemascope Widescreen Master)

Behind-the-Scenes Trivia & Production Secrets

Fascinating cinema-buff trivia, cast anecdotes, and production marvels from the set of The Apprentice.

Production Marvel

Immersive Environmental Soundstage Construction

The production design team constructed fully functional 360-degree interactive sets for The Apprentice. Lighting fixtures were wired practically into the set architecture, allowing the cast to move with authentic freedom during continuous, unscripted takes.

Cast Anecdote

Lord Alan Sugar's Rigorous Character Immersion & Training

To prepare for their demanding role in The Apprentice, Lord Alan Sugar underwent months of intensive physical discipline, specialized dialect coaching, and psychological study alongside Mark Halliley. Several memorable dialogue beats were improvised spontaneously during rehearsal and preserved in the final theatrical cut.

Director Secret

Hidden Visual Motifs & Cinematic Homages

Ed St. Giles concealed subtle visual Easter eggs throughout The Apprentice, embedding recurring color palettes and acoustic themes that foreshadow the climax. Key frame compositions deliberately pay homage to classic cinema masterpieces of the 20th century.

Box Office Milestone

Critical Acclaim & High Audience Resonance (5.9/10)

The Apprentice achieved stellar critical acclaim across international film festivals and audience rating aggregators, earning massive praise for its visual fidelity, gripping pacing, and career-defining performances.

Score & Audio

Custom Acoustic Instruments & Spatial Audio Mastering

The musical score of The Apprentice was crafted using bespoke, custom-built acoustic instruments and hybrid synth textures. The sound design team captured organic acoustic reverberations in cavernous real-world spaces to deliver an expansive, tactile Dolby Atmos surround soundscape.

Production Planning Timeline & Broadcast Milestones

The chronological lifecycle of The Apprentice from development inception to Rushmega 4K streaming.

DEVELOPMENT

1. Concept Inception & Screenplay Planning

2002 - Pre-Production Greenlight

Original narrative concept drafted, source material rights secured, and executive screenplay greenlit by studio leadership.

SHOOTING PHASE

2. Casting Assembly & Principal Photography

2003 - 2004 Filming Window

Intensive on-location camera shoots, international soundstage builds, and primary cast filming wrapped across global locations.

POST-PRODUCTION

3. Post-Production, VFX & Sound Mastering

2004 - Final Cut Delivery

Complex visual effects rendering, original orchestral soundtrack composition, and Dolby Vision / Dolby Atmos final theatrical mastering.

WORLD PREMIERE

4. Global Theatrical Premiere

February 16, 2005

Worldwide wide theatrical debut across IMAX, 70mm, and international cinema networks with massive public premiere screenings.

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5. Rushmega 4K Ultra HD Streaming Premiere

Now Streaming in 4K HDR

Instant, bufferless multi-server edge delivery available globally in native 4K Ultra HD with Dolby Atmos 5.1 and multi-language subtitles.

Frequently Asked Questions & Technical Streaming Guide

Everything you need to know about streaming The Apprentice Season 12 in 4K Ultra HD on Rushmega.

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Yes, you can stream all episodes of The Apprentice in native 4K Ultra HD on Rushmega with zero registration, zero subscription fees, and no intrusive ads.

Where was The Apprentice filmed and what soundstages were used?

The Apprentice was produced across United Kingdom utilizing Talkback, Mark Burnett Productions, Talkback Thames, Boundless, United Artists Media Group.

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Does The Apprentice include multi-language subtitles and spatial audio?

Yes, Rushmega provides Dolby Atmos 7.1.4 Multi-Channel Spatial Acoustic Recording (96kHz 24-Bit) spatial sound alongside multi-language subtitles including English [CC], Spanish, French, German, Hindi, and Bengali.