Apprentice 2009
Discussion
williamp said:
I'm surprised about the job too. Its a bit beneath amstrad, and seemed to be overpaid at £100k. Doctors already have this technology, so its not a new invention, just a good marketing campaign/sales strategy
It's free labour for AS. The TV company pick up the salary.Effectively, Yasmina has won a gameshow, with a first prize of £100k (taxable), but in order to collect the prize she has do menial work for some t
t who thinks he's a whole lot more successful than he actually is.She'd have been better off going on Big Brother, winning £100k tax free and then getting on with her life.
MiniMan64 said:
Don't they need a bit of a refresh of some sort for next if (if it does go ahead), I do feel like the format is becoming a little tired and silly now. The tasks are all very samey and not too original and I don't think it's got quite the same edge anymore.
Suggestions for a change anyone?
If Sralan/Lord Sugar isn't allowed to cos of his close associations with GB or whatever, how about getting the fella who interviewed them all last week (Claude?) as a replacement? He was a complete bSuggestions for a change anyone?
d, and would put the willies right up them in the boardroom.andywaterfall said:
MiniMan64 said:
Don't they need a bit of a refresh of some sort for next if (if it does go ahead), I do feel like the format is becoming a little tired and silly now. The tasks are all very samey and not too original and I don't think it's got quite the same edge anymore.
Suggestions for a change anyone?
If Sralan/Lord Sugar isn't allowed to cos of his close associations with GB or whatever, how about getting the fella who interviewed them all last week (Claude?) as a replacement? He was a complete bSuggestions for a change anyone?
d, and would put the willies right up them in the boardroom.V8mate said:
Effectively, Yasmina has won a gameshow, with a first prize of £100k (taxable), but in order to collect the prize she has do menial work for some tt who thinks he's a whole lot more successful than he actually is.
There must be strict rules about pointing out that it is actually a gameshow, for instance James could have used this to defend his CV in the interview episode by saying its only a game !t who thinks he's a whole lot more successful than he actually is.As for Sir Alan he has been successful enough to do a bit of boasting I would have said
Ben
FourWheelDrift said:
But who's going to replace Margaret?
Will be tough. It really needs to be a business nobody known to AS, rather than anyone who is already in the public eye. If they had any kind of 'fame' themselves, it would detract from Surralan's position. Nick and Margaret are only there as 'eyes and ears' for him.FourWheelDrift said:
But who's going to replace Margaret?
The Badger!
I thought the digital signage scheme rang a bell - earlier this year there was a programme about Sralan, and they visited a company one of his sons is nominally in charge of. You guessed it, digital signage. I have to say that, in Amstrad tradition, it looked especially crap.
www.amscreen.co.uk - looks like it's not just a doctors surgery network.
Oakey said:
MiniMan64 said:
Don't they need a bit of a refresh of some sort for next if (if it does go ahead), I do feel like the format is becoming a little tired and silly now. The tasks are all very samey and not too original and I don't think it's got quite the same edge anymore.
Suggestions for a change anyone?
A Drug Dealing Task?Suggestions for a change anyone?
The Teams are given 4 ounces of coke each. It's up to them to maximise their profits and sell as much charlie as possible in a given period of time. During the task they'll have to seek out the best cutting agent to use, work out a ratio of cutting agent to coke to maximise profit whilst still retaining a level quality, find the best areas to sell their product and deal with rival dealers on the way.
AtomicRex said:
Oakey said:
MiniMan64 said:
Don't they need a bit of a refresh of some sort for next if (if it does go ahead), I do feel like the format is becoming a little tired and silly now. The tasks are all very samey and not too original and I don't think it's got quite the same edge anymore.
Suggestions for a change anyone?
A Drug Dealing Task?Suggestions for a change anyone?
The Teams are given 4 ounces of coke each. It's up to them to maximise their profits and sell as much charlie as possible in a given period of time. During the task they'll have to seek out the best cutting agent to use, work out a ratio of cutting agent to coke to maximise profit whilst still retaining a level quality, find the best areas to sell their product and deal with rival dealers on the way.
I've been away for a few weeks, herding goats in the mountains, and the apprentice no longer seems to be on iplayer 
Might I find the last 2 episodes online anywhere else?
(I was sure the BBC only kept programs on iplayer for a week. Im also sure that the last time I used it, searching for "apprentice" I saw half a dozen episodes or more available for viewing
)
Might I find the last 2 episodes online anywhere else?
(I was sure the BBC only kept programs on iplayer for a week. Im also sure that the last time I used it, searching for "apprentice" I saw half a dozen episodes or more available for viewing
)Mobsta said:
I've been away for a few weeks, herding goats in the mountains, and the apprentice no longer seems to be on iplayer
Might I find the last 2 episodes online anywhere else?
(I was sure the BBC only kept programs on iplayer for a week. Im also sure that the last time I used it, searching for "apprentice" I saw half a dozen episodes or more available for viewing )
Have you tried www.tvshack.net?Might I find the last 2 episodes online anywhere else?
(I was sure the BBC only kept programs on iplayer for a week. Im also sure that the last time I used it, searching for "apprentice" I saw half a dozen episodes or more available for viewing
)Might be on there..
va1o said:
Mobsta said:
I've been away for a few weeks, herding goats in the mountains, and the apprentice no longer seems to be on iplayer
Might I find the last 2 episodes online anywhere else?
(I was sure the BBC only kept programs on iplayer for a week. Im also sure that the last time I used it, searching for "apprentice" I saw half a dozen episodes or more available for viewing )
Have you tried www.tvshack.net?Might I find the last 2 episodes online anywhere else?
(I was sure the BBC only kept programs on iplayer for a week. Im also sure that the last time I used it, searching for "apprentice" I saw half a dozen episodes or more available for viewing
)Might be on there..
Alfa_75_Steve said:
Not seen that site before, can you stream stuff on it or do you have to donwload?va1o said:
Alfa_75_Steve said:
Not seen that site before, can you stream stuff on it or do you have to donwload?It's very good, though.
Was Kate & Yasmina the final straw 
Telegraph said:
Sir Alan Sugar is being taken to an employment tribunal for alleged sex discrimination and bullying.
By Ben Leach
Published: 11:54AM BST 28 Jun 2009
The 62-year-old, who was appointed the Government's Enterprise Tsar earlier this month, is embroiled in a legal battle with a senior female executive at one of his flagship companies.
Hanna Sebright, a £70,000-a-year managing director at Amscreen Healthcare, is expected to make a series of allegations about Sir Alan's behaviour and the conduct of other senior executives at the company, including his eldest son Simon.
The 46-year-old claims Mr McQueen called her 'heavy breasted', made comments about other women's bodies and once described how his friend had had sex with two women the previous night.
The mother-of-three lodged legal papers with employment tribunal offices in Stratford days before Downing Street announced the tycoon's appointment and is seeking £140,000 in damages.
She is claiming constructive unfair dismissal against Sir Alan after he bought the firm, which specialises in selling advertising space on digital information screens in schools and hospitals.
Mrs Sebright says that she became so ill with stress that she shed nearly two stone and suffered severe migraines. She claims she has been unable to work since April 10.
It is understood that Mrs Sebright will claim the inclusion of Apprentice winners and finalists created a "poisonous" atmosphere at the company.
In February, Mrs Sebright says she was told to make room in her division for Kate Walsh and Yasmina Siadatan, the two female finalists in this year's Apprentice, so that the two could be pitted against the other in a real work environment.
Mrs Sebright alleges Sir Alan, who is worth around £730million, supported his male executives over her and claims he was deliberately rude, describing her firm as "a cottage industry".
She claims the tycoon deliberately undermined her at a sales meeting when he interrupted her and spoke to her in a disparaging manner.
On behalf of Sir Alan, his son and Mr McQueen, a spokesman for Amscreen Healthcare, said: "Amscreen was notified of these tribunal proceedings on Monday, June 8 and intends to vigorously defend them."
The allegations are vigorously denied by Sir Alan. Mrs Sebright is on sick leave and declined to comment. The case will be heard later this year.
By Ben Leach
Published: 11:54AM BST 28 Jun 2009
The 62-year-old, who was appointed the Government's Enterprise Tsar earlier this month, is embroiled in a legal battle with a senior female executive at one of his flagship companies.
Hanna Sebright, a £70,000-a-year managing director at Amscreen Healthcare, is expected to make a series of allegations about Sir Alan's behaviour and the conduct of other senior executives at the company, including his eldest son Simon.
The 46-year-old claims Mr McQueen called her 'heavy breasted', made comments about other women's bodies and once described how his friend had had sex with two women the previous night.
The mother-of-three lodged legal papers with employment tribunal offices in Stratford days before Downing Street announced the tycoon's appointment and is seeking £140,000 in damages.
She is claiming constructive unfair dismissal against Sir Alan after he bought the firm, which specialises in selling advertising space on digital information screens in schools and hospitals.
Mrs Sebright says that she became so ill with stress that she shed nearly two stone and suffered severe migraines. She claims she has been unable to work since April 10.
It is understood that Mrs Sebright will claim the inclusion of Apprentice winners and finalists created a "poisonous" atmosphere at the company.
In February, Mrs Sebright says she was told to make room in her division for Kate Walsh and Yasmina Siadatan, the two female finalists in this year's Apprentice, so that the two could be pitted against the other in a real work environment.
Mrs Sebright alleges Sir Alan, who is worth around £730million, supported his male executives over her and claims he was deliberately rude, describing her firm as "a cottage industry".
She claims the tycoon deliberately undermined her at a sales meeting when he interrupted her and spoke to her in a disparaging manner.
On behalf of Sir Alan, his son and Mr McQueen, a spokesman for Amscreen Healthcare, said: "Amscreen was notified of these tribunal proceedings on Monday, June 8 and intends to vigorously defend them."
The allegations are vigorously denied by Sir Alan. Mrs Sebright is on sick leave and declined to comment. The case will be heard later this year.
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