Young Apprentice winner Zara Brownless gives her tips for winning over Lord Alan Sugar | Daily Mail Online comments Zara Brownless was not only the most mature of her rivals when she won Young Apprentice last year; she was probably the most mature of all of Lord Sugar's apprentices, young or old. The 16-year-old refused to cave in to pressure to put down her colleagues or blame them when things went wrong. She also avoided the me-me-me attitude that makes The Apprentice such fascinating entertainment. Zara Brownless, left, was probably the most mature of all of Lord Sugar's (right) apprentices, young or old, when she won Young Apprentice last year Instead, Zara went in with a well-rehearsed game plan that this year's Young Apprentice contestants might want to take note of. 'I looked at mistakes people have made in the past and thought about how I was going to avoid repeating them,' she says. 'I put a lot of effort into how I was going to present myself on the show.

I gave myself some policies to follow; do what is best for the task not what is best for you, try and keep ego out of the equation, don't get catty in the boardroom.' RELATED ARTICLES Share this article Share Zara, the well-spoken elder daughter of an architect and a private tutor from Harpenden in Hertfordshire, has often been called mature – or old before her time – by family friends. She won a sock-designing competition at the age of seven and by the time she appeared on Young Apprentice last year she'd already made a video for a local charity and come top of her school in her GCSEs. The new intake of contestants on this year's Young Apprentice, with Lord Sugar, centre She insists the more challenging the task on Young Apprentice, the more she enjoyed it, 'The whole challenge element of the show is part of its charm.' So the small matter of trying to impress Lord Sugar was never going to intimidate her. 'I try not to be intimidated by anybody because if you are that limits the interaction you'll have with them,' she says sagely.

She's still in touch with his Lordship – he recently gave her advice on which video equipment she should buy with some of her £25,000 winnings. Since winning Young Apprentice last year she's been busy studying for her A-Levels – she's determined to fulfil her 'childhood dream' of getting into Oxford to read English literature – and learning more about making videos. She won't be spending all her money at once as she wants to save it for when she goes into film production. Lord Sugar, centre, with fellow Young Apprentice judges Karren Brady and Nick Hewer But she's not all work and no play. 'I completely indulge in a very lazy habit of watching TV,' she admits. 'There are lots of business people who work around the clock, but I believe in watching television and having the odd early night. Very middle-aged, I know.' Indeed. The only time she sounds even the teensiest bit like a teenager is when I ask about boys. She giggles. 'There are a couple of men who've become more interested in me since I was on national TV but I haven't returned that sentiment.

But I'm sure they're lovely gentlemen; that's just one of the things that comes with fame.' So, no boyfriend then? 'No, I'm too busy with more important things,' she says sternly. Smart cookie. Young Apprentice starts on Thursday at 8pm on BBC One. Young Apprentice: Season 3 preview – Slouching towards Thatcham Young Apprentice: Season 3 preview Meet this year's candidates (image courtesy of bbc.co.uk) It has been almost five months since Ricky Martin became the eighth winner of BBC’s The Apprentice. Thankfully in the intervening period we have had the greatest ever British summer of sport to distract us from the fact that we have not had our weekly trip to the boardroom to look forward to. But with the long winter nights drawing in, it’s time to kick off the third series of Young Apprentice. 12 fresh-faced – in some cases positively baby-faced – 16 and 17-year Apprentikids™, in their shiny new and ill-fitting business suits, will battle it out for a £25,000 investment fund.

But who will follow in the shoes of Arjun Rajyagor and Zara Brownless and become the next Teenage Tycoon of Tomorrow™? Meet this year’s candidates (image courtesy of bbc.co.uk) As ever, we have an eclectic mix of candidates this year, ranging from scientists to bakers and fashion designers (no, Gbemi Okunlola has not been given a second go), with interests ranging from sports to drama and music – we even have euphonium and ukulele players this year. This dozen individuals have already achieved a lot just by making the final cut, having been selected from thousands of applicants for their entrepreneurial spark and, of course, their potential to make great TV. Presiding over proceedings, of course, we have the man with the meanest finger on television, the Digit of Doom™. The Baron of Business, the self-styled Britain’s most belligerent boss, Lord Sugar is back, aided and abetted by Nick Hewer and Karren Brady, who will be keeping a close eye on the teams and ensuring they don’t stay up past their bed-time.

In this post, I’ll preview what we know so far about this year’s candidates and next week’s opening task – with a tongue-in-cheek look at what Sugar might say about each of them in the boardroom – but first here is a quick reminder of what happened last year. Previously on Young Apprentice At the end of a gruelling eight-week process in which 12 aspiring youngsters were whittled down to two, the second season of Young Apprentice saw the finalists – Irish economist James McCullagh and budding film-maker Zara Brownless – launching their own online games. James created the government office-based Crazy Cabinet, while Zara’s Piggy Panic featured a pig attempting to escape the murderous intentions of a knife-wielding butcher. After a closely fought final, it was Zara who ultimately won the day. She announced that she wanted to use the investment fund to buy equipment to further her film-making business. As in the previous year, both finalists – and indeed all the candidates – exhibited business acumen, creative thinking and leadership skills beyond their tender years, often matching or exceeding the performances of their adult counterparts.

The boys Young Apprentice 2011: Photos reveal where the £15 million house where this year's contestants will live | Daily Mail Online comments Most of them are already on their way to making their first million, but this year's hardworking Young Apprentice finalists have set up home in a plush London property worth £15million. The three-storey house, in north-west London, contains six bedrooms and even has its own cinema which will no doubt provide the show's participants with plenty of entertainment during their time there. The 12 contestants - Ben Fowler, Gbemi Okunlola, Hannah Richards, Harry Hitchens, Harry Maxwell, Hayley Forrester, James McCullagh, Lewis Roman, Lizzie Magee, Mahamed Awale and Zara Brownless - will be in the house for the duration of their time on the show. Home sweet home: The north-west London house where the Young Apprentice contestants are currently living Lavish: The dining room features a large dinner table and walls adorned with paintings both modern and traditional The £15million recently refurbished period home has plenty of space to accommodate all the young wannabes.

According to property website Zoopla, there are five bedrooms all with their own en-suite facilities as well as a separate staff suite which is also used as a bedroom. The house also has several large reception rooms along with a kitchen/breakfast room which opens out on to a huge west facing garden. Live and direct: The house also contains a mini cinema Modern: The period house was refurbished several years ago and now features plenty of contemporary furniture and fittings And, as well as the cinema, there's also an in-house sauna which will be great for winding down after a hard day of tasks. One contestant who won't be taking of the house's special facilities is Mahamed Awale. The 16-year-old was the first contestant to be fired from the new series of Young Apprentice this week. Suite as a nut: The bedrooms all feature their own en-suite units Stunning: The huge west facing garden is surrounded by trees and has a large patio area This week's task saw the boys go head to head with the girls in a battle to sell the most ice cream. Initially Lord Sugar was impressed by the boys' team, Atomic, who managed to make an impressive profit of £559.25.

But the girls, who tagged themselves Kinetic - charged slightly more for their ice cream but still put on a rather shambolic display - managed to rake in £708.34. Atomic team leader Harry Hitchens, 16, kept Mahamed and 17-year-old James McCulloch in the board room with him to face a grilling from Lord Sugar after losing the task. What's cooking? The kitchen area features a breakfast bar and another dining area James and Harry both told Lord Sugar that Mahamed should be fired - and the businessman agreed. Mahamed was 'surprised' to be kicked off the show so early but remained positive. He said: 'At the end of the day, I've still got my successful business, I'm still gonna be a success, and it's gonna be Lord Sugar that regrets it.' More information on the home can found at Occupation: Risk Analyst Lives: London, UK Bulgaria born Bilyana started off her career aged six, collecting snails from her grandparents’ farm to sell to pharmaceutical companies, and is now training to be a Wealth Manager for British entrepreneurs.

The former head girl, who prefers rollerblading to and from work, feels her biggest achievement is her attitude to life and a dedication to advancing by learning and working hard. She loves dancing, baking and travelling. She describes herself as positive and adaptable but feels her greatest weakness is dealing with confrontation. She says: “I got myself from a Communist block of flats in Bulgaria to the top of a skyscraper in the heart of the City of London.” Gabrielle Omar Occupation: Architect Lives: London, UK Gabrielle’s first job was helping at her parents’ fish and chip shop when she was 14. She learnt how to ride a bike last year and loves running, photography, drawing and painting watercolours. She says that she rules her life on gut feelings, and as a result never has regrets. Gabrielle first got a passport at the age of 19 and has had the travelling bug ever since, once travelling to 13 different countries in a year. Gabrielle feels her persistency is her strength but her trusting nature is her biggest weakness.

She says: “When it comes to business I can be like an animal and I will roar my way to the top.” Jade Nash Occupation: Business Development Manager Lives: Bedfordshire, UK Former 18-30 rep Jade grew up helping at her parents’ caravan park. She feels her strength is her resilience and says that she doesn’t have any annoying habits. She enjoys going to the gym, hosting dinner parties and her passions are money, her friends and life. Jade loves cars and often attends drag racing events. She lists her parents as her role models, as both have their own businesses, her father owns a holiday park and her mother is a funeral celebrant. She says: “What I want is to be able to retire when I’m 45, but I’m such a workaholic that I’ll probably carry on until I’m 80”. Jane McEvoy Occupation: Co-founder of Food Manufacturing Company Lives: Kilkenny, Ireland Jane is a mother of one, and lives in Kilkenny, Ireland. She admits to being opinionated and a workaholic but also says that she is determined and honest.

An animal lover, Jane says if she never had to worry about money she would open an animal shelter for cats and dogs. Jane used to play hockey for her province and camogie for her county. Her role model is her glamorous grandmother, who is an empowered woman with 12 children. She says: “Anything is achievable if you have drive, determination, and a seriously good work ethic”. Jenna Whittingham Occupation: Beauty Salon Owner Lives: Lancashire, UK Homebody Jenna has never been away from home for longer than a week and can’t cook or clean. Jenna spends her spare time horse-riding and competing in show jumping events and competed at the Wembley 1998 Horse of the Year show. She describes herself as a ‘people person’ but also admits to being a bad loser. Jenna is dyslexic and her role model is her dad, who is also dyslexic but set up his own business building horse boxes. Her ambition is to earn a million pounds before she turns 30. She says: “My personality and character is ‘once seen never forgotten”.

Katie Wright Occupation: Editorial and Research Director Lives: London, UK Katie is a huge football fan and loves to attend Fulham football matches. Katie, who got married last year, admits to talking too much but feels she can get on with anyone. Her first job was as a pot washer in a French restaurant when she was 13. Katie wishes she was the brains behind Heinz Baked Beans and says that she admires Barack Obama for his charisma. She says: “I would call myself ‘The Blonde Assassin’. I let people underestimate me just so I can blow them out of the water.” Laura Hogg Occupation: Bridal Shop Owner Lives: Glasgow, UK Scot Laura is a mother of one who loves skiing. A former ice skater, she once skated with Torvil and Dean. She says her strength is that she will go out of her way for others however she admits to sometimes being stubborn. She is inspired by Michelle Mone as a powerful working mother from Scotland who created a business empire. She says: “I am going to be one of Scotland’s next big exports”.

Maria O’Connor Occupation: Restaurateur Lives: Kent, UK Bubbly Maria opened her own Greek restaurant at the age of 19 and is inspired by Gordon Ramsay. She admits that she is headstrong and cunning when it comes to business, and says that her persuasive charm helps her always get what she wants. She enjoys shopping, socialising and is an adrenaline junkie. Maria wishes she was the brains behind cotton buds as they are cheap to make but are used in every household. She says: “If you chuck me in the deep end I’ll swim, I won’t sink.” MEET THE BOYS Occupation: Market Trader Lives: Derbyshire, UK Father of two Adam loves swimming, playing football and cycling. Adam says that he is confident and enthusiastic but that he is not ashamed to show his emotions. Adam’s first job was stacking bread at his local Co-op. He now runs a wholesale and retail fruit and veg business and manages his own property portfolio. He wishes he was the brains behind Virgin Galactic because he feels it is innovative, a world first, and offers people the chance to have their dreams come true. Adam organises the annual turning on of the Christmas lights in his local community.

He Says: “I get too excited, but that shows my passion, it shows my drive and it shows my ability.” Azhar Siddique Occupation: Founder and Managing Director of Catering and Refrigeration Company Lives: Manchester, UK Thrill seeker Azhar enjoys shark diving and has two pet sharks. He feels his biggest strengths are his professionalism and integrity but also admits that he gets very restless very quickly. In his spare time Azhar enjoys strength training and Muay Thai and loves scuba diving due to his passion for marine life. Azhar is inspired by the IKEA brand and admires its founder, Invgar Kamprad, for always sticking to his high self-imposed standards. He Says: “It’s not who shouts the loudest; it’s who has the ability to control the conversation”. Duane Bryan Occupation: Founder/Director of Drinks Distribution Company Lives: Manchester, UK Have a go hero Duane once chased and caught a hit and run driver trying to flee the scene of a crash. He says that his biggest strength in business is his creativity but that his attention to detail can be somewhat lacking. Duane enjoys going out to bars and nightclubs in his spare time and says he is inspired by the Jaegermeister brand.

He has met Tony Blair as part of a voluntary group. He Says: “I am a winner and I am a fighter, in order to be the best you’ve got to beat the best.” Michael Copp Occupation: MD Kitchen and Bedroom Furniture Retailer Lives: London, UK Michael says his biggest strength is his positivity but admits that he can be impatient. In his spare time Michael enjoys fishing, walking and boxing. Michael, who is dyslexic, wishes he had worked harder at school and regrets leaving at 15 and not finishing his education. He would have liked to have been the brains behind Apple as he admires the way they cornered the market with their products and set themselves apart from their rivals. He Says: “I’m better than unique; I’m naturally gifted in business.” Nick Holzherr Occupation: Technology Entrepreneur Lives: Birmingham, UK Nick, who lived in Switzerland for seven years as a child, was named ‘emerging entrepreneur of the year’ by Insider Magazine in 2010. When Nick was nine years old he earned money by selling lost golf balls back to golfers. He enjoys playing squash, snowboarding and cooking, and loves buying kitchen gadgets.

Nick feels his intelligence is one of his strengths but knows his impatient nature can sometimes make him come across as arrogant. He would like to build and sell his own businesses before becoming an investor in start-up companies, and cites Steve Jobs as an inspiration. He Says: “I’ve got lots of ideas, I know how to whittle them down into ideas that will work and I’ve got what it takes to make them actually happen.” Ricky Martin Occupation: Recruitment Team Leader Lives: Hampshire, UK By day Ricky is a successful recruitment manager operating across the UK science industries, and by night and weekend a heavy hitting professional wrestler. Ricky, who has an Honours degree in Biochemistry, spends his spare time competing at wrestling events and is also an amateur body builder, training five to six times a week. Ricky recently got engaged to his girlfriend, and says his greatest strength is his people skills and that his weakness is that he is a perfectionist. Ricky wishes he was the brains behind Facebook and once played tennis against Tim Henman at Wimbledon. He Says: “I truly am the reflection of perfection.” Stephen Brady Occupation: National Sales Manager Lives: Vienna, Austria Ireland born Stephen loves learning new languages, reading and writing stories.

Stephen says that he is a focused and down to earth person who is inspired by Muhammad Ali. He feels it is important to make every day count and tries to live life to the absolute limit. Stephen, who once lived in New York, has a passion for sport and the outdoors and once played in the FA cup as a semi-professional footballer. He Says: “Enthusiasm is a huge asset of mine and I believe it’s caught and not taught.” Tom Gearing Occupation: Director of a Fine Wine Investment Company Lives: London, UK Tom feels his biggest strength is his self-assurance but says that he can sometimes be over-confident. He also admits he isn’t great at handling early morning starts. Tom enjoys going to music events and West Ham football matches in his spare time and also plays golf, tennis and football for a Sunday League team. Tom’s passions are fine dining and wine and he also loves travelling around the world. He is inspired by Candy & Candy and wishes he was the brains behind ASOS. He Says: “I’m confident, charismatic and some people say I’m quite good looking, so that adds to the bill”.

– NOTES TO EDITORS – The Apprentice BAFTA Award-winning business series, The Apprentice, has previously had seven successful series as well as two series of the Young Apprentice. As well as a wealth of loyal fans, The Apprentice has received critical acclaim and won numerous awards including a BAFTA in 2006 for Best Feature. It has also walked away with top TV gongs including recent accolades at the BPG TV Awards, Televisual Bulldog Awards, National Reality Television Awards and TV Choice Awards as well as nominations at the National Television Awards, BAFTA Craft Awards and BBC Radio 1 Teen Awards along with a Press Guild Award for series six and a TV Choice Award for Best Reality Show for series seven. Last year, The Apprentice transmitted on BBC One over a 12 weeks period, with 10.7 million viewers tuning in to watch the final episode in which Tom Pellereau became Lord Sugar’s new business partner. It’s the toughest interview process ever, and with more determined candidates this series, it promises to be the most intense and unpredictable.

Apprentice series 7 introduced the UK to Jedi Jim and his boardroom mind tricks, as well as being the first series featuring the new prize of a partnership with Lord Sugar rather than a job offer. Apprentice series 6 saw candidate Stuart Baggs ‘The Brand’ take metaphors to a new level revealing that he was not a one trick pony but was in fact a field of ponies. In series 5, for the first time ever, the series saw candidate Adam Freeman pull out before the first task had even started. Other highlights of previous series include Lorraine Tighe’s ‘premonitions’, the romance between Kate Walsh and Philip ‘Pantsman’ Taylor, the brash defences of Claire Young and boardroom bluffing of Jenny Celerier.

The memorable catchphrases spouted by some of the candidates have put smiles on the faces of millions of viewers, including Melody Hossaini’s “Don’t tell me the sky is the limit when there are footprints on the moon” and Edward Hunter’s “Roll with the punches.” The business theatrics of Michael Sophocles and his kosher meat gaffe has made him one of the standout characters of the previous seven series, while the floundering failures of school teacher Noorul Choudhury had the nation screaming at the TV as he escaped the firing line on many occasions. Sandwich seller Rocky Andrews failing in the catering task, Lee McQueen’s pterodactyl impression and not forgetting Raef Bjayou’s ability to “speak to prince or pauper” have all had the nation cowering behind their CVs for the past six years. There have been two Comic Relief specials and one Sport Relief special of The Apprentice, featuring stellar celebrity line ups.The Apprentice has spawned a number of columns and blogs in the national press and has been spoofed by comedians including French & Saunders, Harry Hill and Dead Ringers.

In 2007, the BBC Two show Kombat Opera spoofed The Apprentice with Kombat Opera Presents…The Applicants. In 2009 renowned YouTube artist Cassette Boy created Cassette Boy vs The Apprentice which has attracted over 2.8 million hits to date on YouTube alone. Has walked away with top TV gongs including recent accolades at the BPG TV Awards, Televisual Bulldog Awards, National Reality Television Awards and TV Choice Awards as well as nominations at the National Television Awards, BAFTA Craft Awards and BBC Radio 1 Teen Awards along with a Press Guild Award for series six and a TV Choice Award for Best Reality Show for series seven. Lord Sugar After leaving school in Hackney aged 16, Sugar started selling car aerials and electric goods out of a van he bought for £50. In 1968, he founded Amstrad, and now, over 40 years later, he has an estimated worth of £730 million, and was ranked 85th in the 2010 Sunday Times Rich List. A former Chairman of Tottenham Hotspur FC, Sugar sold his Amstrad empire to Sky in July 2007.

Sugar’s other companies include AMSCREEN, which offers digital screen media advertising networks, AMSAIR, which offers business and executive jets to a number of high profile clients around the world, AMSPROP, a property investment firm and VIGLEN, a manufacturer specialising in computers, networks and solutions. In 2000, Sugar was knighted for his services to business and he holds two honorary Doctorates of Science degrees, awarded by CityUniversity and BrunelUniversity respectively. Having previously sat on the Business Council for Britain and fronted a campaign promoting the benefits of apprenticeships, in 2009 he was named as Enterprise Champion and appointed to the House of Lords as Baron Sugar of Clapton in the London Borough of Hackney. In 2010, Lord Sugar released his autobiography, ‘What You See Is What You Get’ and in 2011 he released ‘The Way I See It’. Lord Sugar is a philanthropist who donates to a number of charities including Great Ormond Street Hospital and Jewish Care. Nick Hewer Former PR impresario Nick Hewer started off in public relations in the mid 1960s.

Heading up his own PR company until its sale in 1997, Nick built an impressive corporate client list which, over more than 30 years, included many British and international companies and organisations, including the Secretariat of His Highness the Aga Khan, based in Chantilly, France and the wife of the ruler of Dubai, the late H H Sheikh Maktoum. Nick first came across Lord Sugar when his PR company was chosen to represent Amstrad in 1983. Soon taking care of his profile across all business and personal dealings, Nick became a trusted ally and firm friend to the tycoon, playing an integral part in the management structure at Amstrad. Friends throughout both careers, Lord Sugar laid on a dinner at The Dorchester for Nick and 100 guests to celebrate his official retirement. Says Nick: “Alan is a very generous friend. The best thing about working for him was there was always something going on – he has vibrancy about him.” Nick’s career has taken him all over the world and his lifelong passion is world travel.

Not long ago he drove a 20 year-old Renault 4L solo from London to Mongolia for charity and last summer took part in the Children in Need trek from Istanbul to Almaty in Kazakhstan. As a patron of Hope and Homes for Children, Nick helps promote this British charity. He has worked for them in Romania, Rwanda and will visit Sierra Leone this summer. He has a home in France where he indulges his other passion, for old tractors. Nick’s much loved dry wit and legendary facial expressions have taken him through seven series of The Apprentice and have also seen him appear on comedy panel shows such as ‘Would I Lie To You?’ In January 2012 he became the presenter of Channel 4’s ‘Countdown’. Karren Brady Karren Brady began her career at Saatchi & Saatchi when she was 18 years old and swiftly moved onto London Broadcasting Company as a sales executive. She joined Sport Newspapers Ltd in 1988 and became Director within a year. Karren is now known as the first woman in football. She was Managing Director of Birmingham City Football Club from 1993 to 2009 and during that time turned the Club’s fortunes around.

She took over Birmingham City FC when it was in administration, and in her first year at the helm, the Club recorded a financial trading profit. In January 2010, Karren was appointed Vice Chairman of West Ham United FC. Karren has attracted much media attention in her career, and was the subject of an hour long documentary ‘Inside Story’ – The Real Life Manageress’ shown on BBC One. She has hosted her own TV show, and has also presented shows on ITV. Karren has written four books and her autobiography ‘Strong Woman: Ambition, Grit and a Great Pair of Heels’ is released on 29th March 2012. Karren is a columnist for The Sun newspaper and also writes for the popular lifestyle magazines Cosmopolitan and Woman & Home. She is a judge of the Cosmopolitan Women of Achievement Awards and is an Ambassador for the Stroke Association and WellChild. Previously on the Board of Mothercare PLC, Channel 4 Television and Sport England, Karren now holds the position of non-Executive Director of Arcadia. She is an honoree Fellow of the Institute of Sales and Marketing and in 2010 was awarded an honorary Doctorate from the University of Birmingham.

In March 2007 she was chosen as the Project Manager of the girls team on BBC One’s The Apprentice, for Comic Relief, where she lead her team to a resounding victory over the boys, raising over £750k for charity. In 2010 following appearances as one of Lord Sugar’s interrogators on The Apprentice, Karren replaced Margaret Mountford as Lord Sugar’s right-hand woman. Karren has won various awards including, Business Woman of the Year, Cosmopolitan Woman Of The Year, the Spirit of Everywoman Award, Britain’s Most Influential Woman Award as well as a National Reality TV Award for her role in The Apprentice. Boundless Boundless is headed up by Patrick Holland and encompasses factual entertainment, factual features and specialist factual programming, including The Apprentice, Young Apprentice, Escape To The Country, Great British Railway Journeys, Grand Designs and Four Rooms. Fremantle Media UK FremantleMedia UK, formerly independent production company talkbackTHAMES, is the UK production arm of FremantleMedia, the global production and content business of the RTL Group, Europe’s largest television and radio company.

It was formed in January 2012 when the company was restructured into a portfolio of labels managed by creative leaders including Richard Holloway, Dan Baldwin, Jon Rolph and Patrick Holland.The labels are supported by a new division, FremantleMedia UK, led by CEO, Sara Geater. The structure has been designed to give the company’s market leading talent greater creative freedom and autonomy in order to deliver the best programmes for customers. Across the group, the labels provide award winning programming for all major terrestrial, digital channels and digital outlets. With an unparalleled range of programming including: The X Factor, Britain’s Got Talent, Celebrity Juice, Take Me Out, Over The Rainbow, The Apprentice, You’re Fired, Can’t Take It With You, Four Rooms, Grand Designs, Great British Railway Journeys, Never Mind The Buzzcocks, The IT Crowd, QI, The Rob Brydon Show,The Sinking of the Laconia, Kidnap and Ransom and Holy Flying Circus – the Group has aired over 350 hours of programming on terrestrial TV in the past 12 months alone.

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Jennifer Aniston Named Hottest Woman of All Time (PHOTOS) Sarah Dean | 12 December 2011 | UK Entertainment Read More: Angelina Jolie, Jennifer Aniston, Marilyn Monroe, Raquel Welch, US Men's Health, Horrible Bosses, Ukfilm, Ukfilmgossip, UK Entertainment News Jennifer Aniston is officially the world's Hottest Woman of All Time - at least, according to US Men's Health. The former Friends star scooped the title ahead of sex symbols such as Raquel Welch, Marilyn Monroe and love rival Angelina Jolie in the American magazine. While the 42-year-old... Read More: Claire Cooper, Dan O'Connor, UK Soaps, Hollyoaks, Neighbours, Uktvsoap, UK Entertainment News Hollyoaks newcomer Dan O'Connor is set to get hearts racing - and handbags swinging - as Amy Barnes and Michaela McQueen fight for his character's affections. Hunky military serviceman Ally - played by the former Neighbours actor - will arrive in the village in February as a lodger for Jacqui...

'Men In Black 3' Trailer: Will Smith Is Back In 1969 (VIDEO) Jordan Zakarin | 11 February 2012 | Entertainment Read More: Josh Brolin, Men In Black, Men In Black III Trailer, Men In Black Three, Men In Black Trailer, Men In Black 3 Trailer, Men In Black III, Tommy Lee Jones, Will Smith, Will Smith Tommy Lee Jones Josh Brolin, Men In Black 3, Movies, Ukfilm, Video, Entertainment News "Men In Black" is back, and that means some serious time travel. First, "Men In Black III" will take an emotional trip back to your favorite mid-90s memories, back 14 years to when the world was first introduced to Agent J (Will Smith), Agent K (Tommy Lee Jones) and their...

Tulisa In Line For &pound450,000 X Factor Pay Rise Ashley Percival | 12 December 2011 | UK Celebrity Read More: Louis Walsh, Simon Cowell, Tulisa Contostavlos, X Factor, X Factor UK, Little Mix, The x Factor, The x Factor Uk, Tulisa, Uktvxfactor, UK Celebrity News X Factor judge Tulisa Contostavlos is in line for a bumper &pound450,000 pay rise if she signs up for another year on the TV talent show, it has been reported. The 23-year-old N-Dubz singer was already paid &pound450,000 for her debut stint on the show this year, but The Sun... Read More: Strictly Come Dancing, X Factor, Uktvxfactor, X Factor Ratings, UK Entertainment News The X Factor final last night was down four million viewers on the previous year, figures showed today. The ITV1 programme had an average audience of 13.1 million, compared to the 17.2 million who watched as Matt Cardle triumphed in the 2010 competition.

And it was the lowest... Stars Without Make-Up Matt Bagwell | 22 April 2013 | UK Entertainment Read More: Cameron Diaz, Emma Bunton, Eva Longoria, Julia Roberts, Kelly Brook, Pamela Anderson, Renee Zellweger, Madonna, Slideadbigshot, Uk Celebrity, Uk Celebrity Galleries, UK Entertainment News They have armies of make-up artists and image consultants at their beck and call and are usually airbrushed to within an inch of their lives so it's no wonder we like nothing better than seeing our fave glam celebs slap-free... and guess what? They have under eye bags, puffy skin... British Comedy Awards Nominations Announced Andrea Mann | 12 December 2011 | UK Comedy Read More: Harry Hill, Jonathan Ross, British Comedy Awards 2011, British-Comedy-Awards, Comedy Awards, Comedy Gossip, Comedy News, Jack Whitehall, Miranda Hart, Sarah-Millican, Uk Comedy, Uk Comedy News, UK Comedy News Comic Miranda Hart could be set to repeat her triumph of last year after she was nominated for four gongs at the British Comedy Awards.

Miranda, who picked up three awards last year including being voted queen of comedy in a public vote, is in the... Peter Kay Bigger Than Avatar And Mamma Mia! - Combined Andrea Mann | 10 February 2012 | UK Comedy Read More: Peter Kay, Phoenix Nights, Comedy Gossip, Comedy News, Comedy-Dvds, That Peter Kay Thing, Uk Comedy, Uk Comedy News, UK Comedy News Peter Kay has become the first British comedian to sell more than 10 million copies of his DVDs. The Bolton comic, 38, has notched up 10,291,624 total sales for The Tour That Didn't Tour - Tour, and previous hits including Phoenix Nights and That Peter Kay Thing. Britain's biggest-selling comedian... PRESS RELEASE: In our world full of 21st century luxuries, few of us will ever experience what it is like to fight for our very survival; to sustain ourselves using the hunter gatherer skills of our ancestors.

But in the second series of The Island With Bear Grylls, Bear conducts the ultimate survival challenge on the smart-phone generation, and sets 28 Britons just one test: survive for six weeks on an uninhabited island in the Pacific Ocean. This year, that challenge returns harsher and longer than before. The “Islanders” not only had to endure the torrential downpours and stifling humidity of the tempestuous rainy season, they also had to cope for an extra two weeks; almost six weeks in total. The series also returns with one fundamental difference; this year, both men and women are part of the task with each sex inhabiting their own island within a remote Pacific archipelago. After being whittled down from over 80,000 initial applicants, 14 male and 14 female Islanders lived 25 miles apart, never crossing paths, in what will be an intriguing look at how the different sexes handle all the islands had to throw at them. The chosen few arrived by boat with just the clothes they stood up in, filming equipment, basic medical supplies, enough water for 24 hours, a few simple tools and survival training from Bear and his team.

Their one assurance was that there were sufficient indigenous resources on the islands to sustain them, but only if they had the ingenuity to find and exploit them. Once Bear waved goodbye to the Islanders there was no hand-holding. After a tough swim to shore, Islanders were left to battle the relentless elements, crippling hunger, extreme exhaustion and the ever-present, real threat of their habitat. Their physical abilities and mental strength were tested as they were forced to forage for and catch their food, light fires for warmth and water purification and build their shelters – and try to learn how to live and work together. Filming their gruelling experience were four professionally trained camera people per island. With additional pressures to those experienced by the rest of the Islanders, they had to juggle documenting life on the islands; each animal slaughtered and each fire lit, with their own endurance of the same extreme conditions. Could they survive without their 21st century comforts? Who is more resilient: the men or the women? Will gender stereotypes be reinforced or pulled apart? But above all, do men and women approach survival differently? The story of each island will be told in separate episodes.

An episode of life on the men’s island will be followed by an episode of the women’s island, each airing in the same week, across seven weeks. A raw and exhilarating series, this is an authentic look at survival and what it means to live in the 21st Century. Full press pack here Occupation: Dance and Entertainment Entrepreneur Lives: Leeds, UK A classically trained dancer, one of Francesca’s first jobs was teaching baby ballet at her local dance studios. She is now is the founder and director of a dance studio, a professional dance agency and a lookalike agency. She describes herself as determined, driven and fun, and quotes Debbie Moore and Arlene Phillips as the business figures she is most inspired by, for their creativity and vision. She cites being a hard-worker as her greatest strength, though admits she can be a ‘control freak’ at times. She says: “I’m prepared to fight to the death to become Lord Sugar’s business partner.” Jaz Ampaw-Farr Occupation: Literacy and Education Company Director Lives: Milton Keynes, UK Married mother-of-three Jaz began her career as a teacher and is passionate about children’s education and learning.

She believes her strengths to be her tenacity and determination, while her weakness is that she has no time for those that don’t share her business vision. Her interests include stand-up comedy and lifestyle photography. She says: “I’m half machine. I can process things at a speed that is out of this world!” Leah Totton Occupation: Doctor Lives: London, UK Born in Northern Ireland, Leah now lives in London and is kept busy by her work as a practising doctor. She is passionate about medicine and health and says her friends would describe her as caring, kind and professional, though she can be too ambitious. She says: “I’m very hard working and feel I can bring youth, vibrancy, enthusiasm and a touch of class to any business I’m part of.” Luisa Zissman Occupation: Retail Entrepreneur Lives: St Albans, UK Mother-of-one Luisa describes herself as confident, logical and outspoken and cites her greatest business achievement to be the ability to create new jobs through the success of her businesses. She lists her favourite business brands as Christian Louboutin and Virgin Atlantic for their strong brand identities.

Her first job was as a Saturday girl in an estate agent and she now owns her own cupcake shop, baking website and electronics business. She says: “I have the energy of a Duracell bunny, sex appeal of Jessica Rabbit, and a brain like Einstein.” Natalie Panayi Occupation: Recruitment Manager Lives: Rickmansworth, UK Natalie’s first job was as a pub waitress and says her dad is her business inspiration, as he built his success from nothing through his strong work ethic. Her passions include fashion and money and she is also a trained jazz singer and qualified make-up artist. She says her friends would describe her as headstrong, determined and caring, though one of her most annoying habits can be interrupting people. She says: “When it comes to business, I am the complete package and when it comes to sales, I’m the best.” Rebecca Slater Occupation: Medical Rep Lives: Wigan, UK Rebecca would describe herself as authentic, generous and adventurous, though says she can be very impatient. Now working in medical sales, her first job was in a Post Office shop. She lists Alex Polizzi and Mary Portas as business figures that inspire her because they are willing to take on any challenge.

She says: “I’m a pretty tough person. I don’t let people walk all over me in life or in business. And if somebody crosses me, it’s game over.” Sophie Lau Occupation: Restaurateur Lives: Bristol, UK Malaysian-born Sophie says her greatest strengths are creativity and the ability to ‘think outside the box’, but her weakness is mental arithmetic. She first worked as a catering company waitress and at the age of 19, began running her own restaurant whilst still studying as a student. She is passionate about food and describes herself as innovative and intelligent. She says: “I don’t have a multi-million pound business but what I do have is the raw talent, the drive and the competitive streak.” Uzma Yakoob Occupation: Entrepreneur and Make-Up Brand Owner Lives: London, UK Uzma describes herself as confident, creative and spiritual, though says she can lack patience. She has set up a non-profit organisation to help women reach out to one another in times of need and lists being nominated for an Asian Women of Achievement Awards as one of her greatest business achievements. She says the brand she is most inspired by is MAC, because they have created a product that most women think they can’t live without.

She says: “If I believe in something, I will go to the end to make sure it’s done.” MEET THE BOYS Occupation: Company Director Lives: Cardiff, UK Alex says his greatest strengths lie in design and calculations and he describes himself as passionate, hardworking and determined. He began his working life as a housekeeper in a hotel and started his first company at 19. He is inspired in business by brands such as Tom Ford and figures such as James Caan, and enjoys playing the guitar and sport shooting in his spare time. He says: “I’m an old head on young shoulders. I believe that I’m the new breed of businessman that this process requires.” Jason Leech Occupation: Historian and Property Entrepreneur Lives: London, UK Born in Athens, Jason says he has never been ‘formally employed’, instead remaining self-employed and a student throughout his career to date. His hobbies include gardening and croquet and he lists his passions as knowledge and language. He cites himself as a devotee of Question Time and says that the brands he has the most respect for are John Lewis/Waitrose and American Express, as they stand for quality and high-standard customer service.

He says: “Some people might come to this process with a game plan. I just feel my effortless superiority will take me all the way.” Jordan Poulton Occupation: Business Analyst Lives: London, UK Jordan says his first experience in business was at the age of six, selling his family’s litter of kittens in the playground. He describes himself as optimistic, charismatic and calm under pressure, though he thinks he can also be unforgiving and finds it difficult to ask for help. He enjoys going to technology events and recording his own podcasts and is passionate about encouraging young people to start their own businesses. He says: “I’ve worked in third world countries and first world countries. I know what it’s like to struggle to feed kids and I know what it’s like to fly in a private jet.” Kurt Wilson Occupation: Health Drink Entrepreneur and Health & Safety Manager Lives: Liverpool, UK Kurt says his friends would describe him as intelligent, argumentative and ambitious. His first job was washing dishes as a kitchen porter and he says his greatest business achievement to date is running his own smoothie business after suffering many knock-backs and rejections.

He says: “I’m an alpha male; I always get my own way and know how to make people do what I want.” Myles Mordaunt Occupation: Marketing Company Co-Founder Lives: Monaco, Monaco Myles has lived in Monaco for the past 10 years and says that people would describe him as passionate, charming and determined, but he can be too much of a perfectionist. He was a professional racing driving for a short period of time and he now works in luxury brand marketing. He says the business figures that most inspire him are Bernie Ecclestone and Richard Branson, for their vision and commercial power. He says: “I’m business perfection personified.” Neil Clough Occupation: Regional Manager – Soccer Centres Lives: Altrincham, UK Neil says he would be described as focussed, determined and driven by those that know him well, though his weaknesses include being overly competitive and very opinionated. He is a Manchester United supporter and plays football regularly in an amateur league, having played semi-professionally in the past. One of his first jobs was in telesales, which he cites as the role that kicked off his career. He says: “I’m here to win.

If that means being tough and making tough decisions, that’s exactly what I’m going to do.” Tim Stillwell Occupation: Mexican Food Entrepreneur Lives: Birmingham, UK Tim lists his passions in life as food, travel, business and money, and the achievement he is most proud of is launching a business while still studying in his final year at university. He describes himself as happy-go-lucky, energetic and with a ‘never give up’ attitude, though admits he can lack focus. Moving up from his first job on a paper round to starting a leaflet distribution service before founding his catering company, Tim now wants to use business as a vehicle to bring new culinary experiences to people. He says: “I’m definitely a team player. I’m not a lone ranger in any sense of the word.” Zeeshaan Shah Occupation: CEO of Property Investment Company Lives: London, UK Zeeshaan, who grew up in Pakistan, believes his greatest strengths are that he is an eternal optimist, street-smart and well-connected. He says his weaknesses would include bossiness and that he can’t do something if his heart isn’t in it. Starting his career as a part-time waiter, he believes his greatest business achievement is still yet to come.

He says: “I’m a ‘Great’ of my generation. I’m an innovator and leader in business. I take inspiration from Napoleon; I am here to conquer.” About The Apprentice BAFTA Award-winning business series, The Apprentice, has previously had eight successful series as well as three series of the Young Apprentice. As well as a wealth of loyal fans, The Apprentice has received critical acclaim and won numerous awards including a BAFTA in 2006 for Best Feature. It has also walked away with top TV gongs including accolades at the BPG TV Awards, Televisual Bulldog Awards, National Reality Television Awards and TV Choice Awards as well as nominations at the National Television Awards, BAFTA Craft Awards and BBC Radio 1 Teen Awards. The show has also received a Press Guild Award for series 6 and a TV Choice Award for Best Reality Show for series 7. In 2012, Young Apprentice won a BAFTA in the Reality & Constructed Factual category. Last year, The Apprentice transmitted on BBC One over a 12 week period, with nearly seven million viewers tuning in to watch the final episode in which Ricky Martin became Lord Sugar’s new business partner.

It’s a one-of-a-kind interview process that is one of the toughest and most intense in the business and, with this year’s candidates as determined as ever to become Lord Sugar’s business partner, series 9 promises to be the most unpredictable yet. The Apprentice series eight saw heavy-hitting wrestler Ricky Martin throw down in the boardroom and come away with Lord Sugar’s investment. Series seven introduced the nation to Jedi Jim and his boardroom mind tricks, as well as being the first series to feature a business partnership with Lord Sugar as the winner’s prize, rather than a job offer. Series six saw candidate Stuart ‘The Brand’ Baggs take metaphors to a new level revealing that he was not ‘a one trick pony’ but was, in fact, ‘a field of ponies’. In series five, for the first time ever, The Apprentice saw one candidate pull out before the first task had even started. Other highlights of past series include Lorraine Tighe’s ‘premonitions’, the romance between Kate Walsh and Philip ‘Pantsman’ Taylor, the brash defences of Claire Young and the boardroom bluffing of Jenny Celerier.

The memorable catchphrases from some of the candidates have put smiles on the faces of millions of viewers, including Melody Hossaini’s “Don’t tell me the sky is the limit when there are footprints on the moon”; Edward Hunter’s “Roll with the punches”; and Ricky Martin’s “I truly am the reflection of perfection”. The business theatrics of Michael Sophocles and his kosher meat gaffe has made him one of the standout characters of the previous eight series, while the floundering failures of school teacher Noorul Choudhury had the nation screaming at the TV as he escaped the firing line on many occasions. Sandwich-seller Rocky Andrews failing in the catering task, Lee McQueen’s pterodactyl impression and, not forgetting, Raef Bjayou’s ability to “speak to prince or pauper” have all had the nation glued to their screens for the past eight years. There have been two Comic Relief specials and one Sport Relief special of The Apprentice, all featuring stellar celebrity line ups. The Apprentice has spawned a number of columns and blogs in the national press and has been spoofed by comedians including French & Saunders, Charlie Brooker, Harry Hill and Dead Ringers.

In 2007, the BBC Two show Kombat Opera spoofed The Apprentice with Kombat Opera Presents…The Applicants. In 2009 renowned YouTube artist Cassette Boy created Cassette Boy vs The Apprentice, which has attracted over 4.7 million hits on YouTube to date. About Lord Sugar After leaving school in Hackney aged 16, Sugar started selling car aerials and electric goods out of a van he bought for £50. In 1968, he founded Amstrad, and now, over 40 years later, he has an estimated worth of £730 million, and was ranked 85th in the 2010 Sunday Times Rich List. A former Chairman of Tottenham Hotspur FC, Sugar sold his Amstrad empire to Sky in July 2007. Sugar’s other companies include AMSCREEN, which offers digital screen media advertising networks, AMSAIR, which offers business and executive jets to a number of high profile clients around the world, AMSPROP, a property investment firm and VIGLEN, a manufacturer specialising in computers, networks and solutions.

In 2000, Sugar was knighted for his services to business and he holds two honorary Doctorates of Science degrees, awarded by City University and Brunel University respectively. Having previously sat on the Business Council for Britain and fronted a campaign promoting the benefits of apprenticeships, in 2009 he was named as Enterprise Champion and appointed to the House of Lords as Baron Sugar of Clapton in the London Borough of Hackney. In 2010, Lord Sugar released his autobiography, ‘What You See Is What You Get’ and in 2011 he released ‘The Way I See It’. Lord Sugar is a philanthropist who donates to a number of charities including Great Ormond Street Hospital and Jewish Care. About Nick Hewer Former PR impresario Nick Hewer started off in public relations in the mid 1960s. Heading up his own PR company for over 30 years until its sale in 1997, Nick built an impressive corporate client list which included many British and international companies and organisations. Nick first came across Lord Sugar when his PR company was chosen to represent Amstrad in 1983.

Soon taking care of his profile across all business and personal dealings, Nick became a trusted ally and firm friend to the tycoon, playing an integral part in the management structure at Amstrad. Friends throughout their careers, Lord Sugar laid on a dinner at The Dorchester for Nick and 100 guests to celebrate his official retirement. Says Nick: “Alan is a very generous friend. The best thing about working for him was there was always something going on – he has vibrancy about him.” Nick’s career has taken him all over the world and he has a lifelong passion for world travel. He has driven a 20 year-old Renault 4L solo from London to Mongolia for charity and has taken part in the Children in Need trek from Istanbul to Almaty in Kazakhstan. As a patron of Hope and Homes for Children, Nick helps promote the British charity and has worked for them in Romania, Rwanda and Sierra Leone. He has a home in France where he indulges a passion for old tractors. Nick’s much loved dry wit and legendary facial expressions have taken him through eight series of The Apprentice and have also seen him appear on comedy panel shows such as Would I Lie To You? and Have I Got News For You.

In January 2012 he became the presenter of Channel 4’s Countdown and recently appeared in the documentary Nick Hewer: Countdown to Freetown, also on Channel 4, in which he embarked on a mission to tow an industrial saw and generator to the capital of Sierra Leone to present to a young carpenter. About Karren Brady Karren Brady began her career at Saatchi & Saatchi when she was 18 years old and swiftly moved onto London Broadcasting Company as a sales executive. She joined Sport Newspapers Ltd in 1988 and became Director within a year. Karren is known as the first woman in football. She was Managing Director of Birmingham City Football Club from 1993 to 2009 and during that time turned the Club’s fortunes around. She took over Birmingham City FC when it was in administration, and in her first year at the helm, the Club recorded a financial trading profit. In January 2010, Karren was appointed Vice Chairman of West Ham United FC. Karren has attracted much media attention in her career, and was the subject of an hour long documentary Inside Story – The Real Life Manageress shown on BBC One.

She has hosted her own TV show, and has also presented shows on ITV. Karren has written four books and her autobiography ‘Strong Woman: Ambition, Grit and a Great Pair of Heels’ was released in March 2012. Karren is a columnist for The Sun newspaper and also writes for the popular lifestyle magazine Woman & Home. She is a judge of the Cosmopolitan Women of Achievement Awards and is an Ambassador for the Stroke Association, WellChild and Wellbeing of Women. Previously on the Board of Mothercare PLC, Channel 4 Television and Sport England, Karren currently holds the position of a non-Executive Director of Arcadia. She is an honoree Fellow of the Institute of Sales and Marketing and in 2010 was awarded an honorary Doctorate from the University of Birmingham. In March 2006 she was chosen as the Project Manager of the girls team on BBC One’s The Apprentice, for Comic Relief, where she led her team to a resounding victory over the boys, raising over £750k for charity.

In 2010, following appearances as one of Lord Sugar’s interrogators in the final interview round of The Apprentice, Karren replaced Margaret Mountford as Lord Sugar’s aide on the series. Karren has won various awards including Business Woman of the Year, Cosmopolitan Woman Of The Year, the Spirit of Everywoman Award, Britain’s Most Influential Woman Award as well as two National Reality TV Awards for her role in The Apprentice. About Boundless (part of FremantleMedia UK) Encompassing factual entertainment, factual features and specialist factual programming, including The Apprentice, Young Apprentice, You’re Fired, Escape To The Country, Great British Railway Journeys, Grand Designs and Four Rooms, Boundless is FremantleMedia UK’s factual label. FremantleMedia UK is the UK production arm of FremantleMedia, the global production and content business of the RTL Group, Europe’s largest television and radio company. FremantleMedia UK, comprises of a group of labels, Talkback, Retort, Boundless, Thames and Newman Street, which produce some of the UK’s most successful shows – the Group has aired over 450 hours of programming on terrestrial TV in the past 12 months alone.

Education: Studying for A Levels in Economics, History, Politics and General Studies Lives: Liverpool Published author and rounders champion, Elizabeth “Lizzie” Magee’s first job was collecting glasses in a pub. She now has her own business designing personalised guitar straps and also breeds Jack Russell Terriers. A gym fanatic, she describes herself as impatient and a “time freak.” She says: “I’m very, very determined and if I know how to get something I will get it.” Gbemi Okunlola Age: 16 Education: Studying for a Fashion and Design Advanced BTEC and an A Level in Business Studies Lives: London Award winning fashion designer Gbemi has already started her own clothing line and is involved in both designing and making the clothes. Listing Louis Vuitton as her inspiration, Gbemi describes herself as a ‘diva’ and feels her strength is that she always works to her full potential. She says: “if I believe that what I’m saying is right I will argue until my full voice and my full opinion is heard.” Hannah Richards Education: Studying for A Levels in Government and Politics, History Economics, Philosophy and Ethics.

Lives: Berkshire Female footballer Hannah has made money re-selling vintage clothes and creating school leavers’ hoodies. She plays for two football teams and also enjoys architecture, hoping to get involved in property management in the future. She says: “I want to show that you can succeed in the business field, without relying on numerous qualifications. The right mind and attitude is ultimately a much more important quality than 12 A*s” Haya Al Dlame Education: Studying for A Levels in Maths, Further Maths, Economics, Biology and an Extended Project Lives: London Born in Iraq, Haya moved to England with her family at the age of 6. A self-proclaimed bossy-boots who is determined to succeed in business, she is also a keen eBay trader and wishes she was the brains behind MAC cosmetics. She says: “I have a big ego… I want to be known as Haya Al Dlame, the next deserving winner of Young Apprentice.

“ Hayley Forrester Education: Studying for A Levels in Biology, Maths, Business & Economics and ICT Lives: Shrewsbury Ambitious former Head Girl Hayley says her “life revolves around order.” A farmer’s daughter and member of Young Farmers herself, she passionately disagrees with people claiming benefits when they could be working. Inspired by drinks company Innocent, she sells free range, organic eggs from her own chickens. She says: “I wear wellies, and I am not afraid to muck in” Zara Brownless Education: Studying for A Levels in English Literature, Maths, History and Theatre Studies Lives: Hertfordshire Film enthusiast Zara used to be a baby model and won a sock design competition when she was seven years old. She is inspired by Katherine Bigelow, the first female director to win an Oscar and currently produces films for charities. When she’s not making movies, Zara enjoys running and playing table tennis.

She says: “Dreamers dream; people who achieve wake up, get out there and start doing stuff to make their dreams happen.” MEET THE BOYS Education: Studying for Business Diploma Lives: Birmingham A keen horticulturalist, Ben started a gardening business in his local area in 2008. He is involved in social enterprise projects providing voluntary services to the allotment association, having taken on his own allotment at a young age. In the future he hopes to help those with learning and behavioural problems study horticulture and agriculture. He says: “I am an ordinary lad who wants to do the best not just for myself but for everyone.” Harry Hitchens Education: Studying for the International Baccalaureate Lives: Brighton Keen rugby player and scuba diver Harry also has an artistic side, and runs his own photography business. He has been working since he was nine, with jobs including gardening, selling at car boot sales and magazine delivery. He wishes he had invented the Cat’s Eye road marker. He says: “I aim high. I don’t aim low ever, what are you ever going to gain from that?

I aim high and I get there because of that determination, because I’m pretty ruthless in how I get there.” Harry Maxwell Age: 16 Education: Studying for Pre-Us in Maths and Further Maths and A Levels in Geography and Economics and the Extended Project Lives: Oxfordshire School prefect Harry is a polo enthusiast and water-sports fanatic, as well as a talented singer and pianist. Inspired by Simon Cowell, entrepreneur Harry is a business veteran despite his young age. Starting his first business when he was ten, selling tickets on the internet, he has already started three successful businesses, encompassing travel, marketing, property and cosmetics. He says: “In terms of my intellect, self-motivation, confidence, and business instinct for my age, I am unrivalled. I have a pure entrepreneurial gift waiting to be unleashed and harnessed”. James McCullagh Education: Studying for A Levels in English, Economics, Spanish and Biology Lives: County Derry, Northern Ireland Irishman James describes himself as a risk-taker and always follows his gut instinct. James got the joint highest score in GCSE Economics in Northern Ireland and feels he is a natural businessman. He is a massive football fan and lists his passion as economics.

He says: “I have integrity, but when winning gets in the way of integrity, integrity goes out the window.” Lewis Roman Education: Studying for A Levels in World Development, Psychology, Performing Arts, ICT Lives: Merseyside Describing himself as ‘confident, charismatic and clever’, Lewis Roman’s first foray into the business world was as an assistant stylist at a hair salon. A keen shopper and gym buff, Lewis now works in the food industry and hopes to change the world of business forever. He says: “I’m not arrogant or backstabbing, I’m just a really great guy.” Mahamed Awale Education: Studying for A Levels in Politics, Law, Economics and Psychology Lives: Greater London A keen inventor and fundraiser who describes himself as “competitive and charismatic,” Mahamed who is the Youth Parliament Representative for his borough, has already made money buying and selling TV satellites. Inspired by the Microsoft and Facebook brands, he hopes to bring about “monumental change” using politics and youth outreach schemes. He says: “I have so many abilities and so many talents. I want to prove what an entrepreneurial person I am.”

Question: In what television knockout competition did Zara Brownless become the winner for the year 2011?
Answer: YOUNG APPRENTICE