This week sees a fresh batch of candidates compete to win a £250,000 investment from Lord Sugar in the 20th series of the long-running BBC show The Apprentice.
Inspired by the American original hosted by Donald Trump before he entered politics, The Apprentice first reached British television screens in 2005.
British business magnate Alan Sugar (now Lord Sugar) has helmed the programme since the start, originally offering the winner a job with a six-figure salary - while in later series he has invested £250,000 in the successful candidate’s business plan.
It started life on BBC Two but quickly moved to BBC One after pulling in impressive viewing figures.
Season 20 of the show will launch on Thursday, January 29, at 9pm on BBC One and BBC iPlayer.
And the first episode will see the boardroom held in Hong Kong - with Baroness Karren Brady and former winner Tim Campbell advising Lord Sugar on the suitability of the candidates.
Here we’re taking a look back at all 20 previous winners from the 19 series that have been broadcast (there were two winners one year).
Which candidate’s business plan will make them the 21st Apprentice this year?
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17. Marnie Swindells
Marnie Swindells won the 2023 series of The Apprentice. She landed an invesment in her dream of opening a boxing gym in the centre of London. Photo: BBC
18. Rachel Woolford
2024 saw Rachel Woolford win Lord Sugar's investment to follow her dream of owning a chain of gyms. | BBC
19. Dean Franklin
Last year's series saw Dean Franklin become the first male winner of The Apprentice since 2017. He won a £250,000 investment in his air conditioning business. | BBC