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Back to the Boardroom

Greer Riddell and James Van Hinsbergh

Tv & Film

Frequency: 1 episode/23d. Total Eps: 35

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. 💬 Instagram @BackToTheBoardroom. #TheApprentice

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Season 3 Episode 10: Lights, camera, chaos!

Season 3 · Episode 10

Tuesday, March 31, 2026 • Duration 34:24

In this week’s episode, the candidates take on the ultimate test of confidence and charisma by selling products live on TV shopping channels. From spinach moments to that painful yoga mat pitch, this episode provided a lot of highlights!

In this episode:

Greer and James step up to the challenge themselves and give TV selling a go in The Elevator Pitch
Greer shares behind-the-scenes gossip on which candidates were not happy with how they were edited
The pair head to London to try pizza from last year’s runner-up, Anisa

Next time, it is the penultimate task before the interviews, where each team will have to come up with a pet product and obtain the most orders. Who will make a dog's dinner of this challenge?

#TheApprentice #Apprentice2026 #RealityTV #AlanSugar #BBC

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Season 3 Episode 9: The 9 Item Challenge Strikes Back

Season 3 · Episode 9

Sunday, March 22, 2026 • Duration 37:06

Lord Alan Sugar sends the candidates to the Isle of Wight for a second crack at the infamous 9-item challenge. Redemption is the goal… but does anyone actually learn from their mistakes? Did everyone make it to the hovercraft in time?

In this episode, you’ll hear:

Greer and James take on finding their own mystery items in The Elevator Pitch
Greer shares more Apprentice news, including messages from the listeners
James delivers a bumper Where Are They Now with four former candidates after last year’s consecutive double firings

Next time, the candidates are back in front of the camera, this time trying to sell goods on the TV shopping channels. Who will be left speechless on the air?

#TheApprentice #Apprentice2026 #RealityTV #AlanSugar #BBC

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Season 3 Episode 8: Game Over in the Boardroom

Season 3 · Episode 8

Sunday, March 15, 2026 • Duration 36:54

Ready to step onto the virtual treadmill and pitch your way to victory? Greer and James give you the rundown of this week's task, where teams must design and pitch a gamified fitness product built around a VR treadmill.

In this episode, you’ll hear:

Greer and James try to win the listeners' vote with their own gamified fitness pitches
Greer continues her positivity streak as she runs through her top moments from the task
James delivers the all-important update on narrator hours and the current team scores

Next time, the candidates get another chance at the infamous 9-item buying challenge. Will they redeem themselves after their first attempt, or are we about to witness another shopping list disaster?

#TheApprentice #Apprentice2026 #RealityTV #AlanSugar #BBC

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Season 3 Episode 7: Desert Disasters

Season 3 · Episode 7

Monday, March 9, 2026 • Duration 36:53

This week’s task takes the candidates out of the office and into the Egyptian heat for a corporate away day that quickly turns into chaos. From questionable planning to unforgettable kitchen moments, Greer and James break down all of the drama.

In this episode, you’ll hear:

Greer and James struggle to plan their own corporate away day in just 60 seconds during The Elevator Pitch.
A rundown of the best kitchen moments from the episode, including that parsley moment.
James checks in on candidates who left the process in episodes 5 and 6 last year in Where Are They Now?

Next week, the candidates tackle the fitness scene, coming up with their own gamified fitness product, hoping to impress Lord Sugar. Will it be a photo finish?

#TheApprentice #Apprentice2026 #RealityTV #AlanSugar #BBC

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Season 3 Episode 6: Bouquet or Bust

Season 3 · Episode 6

Tuesday, March 3, 2026 • Duration 30:22

Luxury versus budget, the teams take opposite approaches in the hunt for turning petals into profit. Greer and James analyse the candidates' creations for their corporate client, and their performance selling in the market. With one team targeting high-end bouquets and the other pushing a budget-friendly approach, the difference in pricing strategy leads to a healthy victory for one of the teams. Which team made the right call?

In this episode, you’ll hear:

James and Greer share their own bespoke flower arrangement ideas in The Elevator Pitch
Greer brings some rare positivity to her top moments of the week
James gives an update after already losing a few early predictions

Next week, the candidates travel to Egypt to provide corporate away days, a favourite of Greer and James’. What will they have in store this time!

#TheApprentice #Apprentice2026 #RealityTV #AlanSugar #BBC

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Season 3 Episode 5: Water To Thrive On

Season 3 · Episode 5

Wednesday, February 25, 2026 • Duration 32:42

This week, the candidates are tasked with creating and branding their own bottled water, developing a concept, an advert, a social media live launch and a pitch that will convince industry buyers and Alan Sugar that their product is the next big thing in hydration.

In this episode, you’ll hear:

James and Greer try to impress with their own innovative ideas that encourage you to drink more water in this week’s Elevator Pitch
Greer shares more Apprentice News, digging into off-screen ruthlessness between the candidates
James highlights the brands he spotted during the episode, which tests Greer’s musical knowledge

Next week, the candidates face a brand new challenge that consists of turning petals into profits, selling flowers to the public and corporate clients.

#TheApprentice #Apprentice2026 #RealityTV #AlanSugar #BBC

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Season 3 Episode 4: The Chicken and the Egg

Season 3 · Episode 4

Thursday, February 19, 2026 • Duration 36:20

Greer Riddell and James Van Hinsbergh are back recapping Series 20, Episode 3 of The Apprentice on BBC One with Lord Sugar. The candidates enter the competitive world of catering, tasked with creating a dish for the market and also pitching premium canapés to high-end clients. What could possibly go wrong?

In this episode, you’ll hear:

James gets completely stuck on his canapé concept and tries to recover it
Greer’s unfiltered distaste for the egg and cranberry sauce combo
James’ prediction update and some final predictions

Next week, the candidates swap catering for creativity in an advertising challenge. Will they produce marketing magic or another corporate catastrophe?

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Season 3 Episode 3: Earning Their Stripes

Season 3 · Episode 3

Friday, February 6, 2026 • Duration 31:28

We are back in London, and this week the remaining candidates are tasked with making children’s stories. Will the teams redeem themselves from a rather turbulent start to the process? Greer Riddell and James Van Hinsbergh analyse the team's creations, assess the toilet humour and come up with their own on-the-spot creations.

In this episode, you’ll hear:

Greer and James recap their favourite moments before pitching a short story to the audience
Greer talks chairs and notepads in the latest Apprentice news
James goes in-depth on the Excel analysis

The next episode will be the first food challenge of the series, a favourite of Greer and James. Will they be impressed this time, or will there be more questionable decisions to pick apart?

Did Lord Sugar fire the right candidates? Let us know and follow us on Instagram @backtotheboardroom.

#TheApprentice #Apprentice2026 #RealityTV #AlanSugar #BBC

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Season 3 Episode 2: Heated in Hong Kong

Season 3 · Episode 2

Friday, January 30, 2026 • Duration 34:07

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.

Did Lord Sugar fire the right candidates? Let us know and follow us on Instagram @backtotheboardroom.

#TheApprentice #Apprentice2026 #RealityTV #AlanSugar #BBC

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Season 3 Episode 1: Meet the Candidates

Season 3 · Episode 1

Thursday, January 29, 2026 • Duration 29:11

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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