The Apprentice: You're Fired!
Encyclopedia
The Apprentice: You're Fired!, sometimes named You're Fired!, The Apprentice: You're Hired! or You're Hired!, is a British television show made by the BBC
and filmed at Riverside Studios
as a spin-off
from the reality TV hit The Apprentice
. It was hosted by Adrian Chiles
from 2006 to 2009, and Dara Ó Briain
took over as host in 2010 after Chiles' move to ITV. The programme airs in a 30 minute slot after each episode of The Apprentice finishes. It was originally shown on BBC Three
, but moved to BBC Two
in 2007. Its format is similar to that of Big Brother's Little Brother and Strictly Come Dancing: It Takes Two
. The final episode of each series is renamed "The Apprentice: You're Hired!" and involves interviews with the winner, the runner-up and Lord Sugar
himself, and a reunion with all of the former candidates.
, and its first run, accompanying the second series of The Apprentice, began on February 22, 2006 on BBC Three. After the conclusion of this series it was announced that You're Fired! would move from BBC Three to BBC Two, and The Apprentice itself would move from BBC Two to BBC One. The second run of You're Fired, accompanying the third series
of The Apprentice, accordingly began on BBC Two on March 28, 2007. The Sixth series
was the first to be presented by Dara Ó Briain
, after he was brought in to replace Adrian Chiles, who had left the BBC.
entering, sitting at a table and addressing the camera, where he explains the content of the upcoming programme and shows a video clip of the highlights. The previous host, Adrian Chiles
, would address the camera from the audience at the beginning, but this was dispensed with early into O'Briain's tenure. He then goes on to introduce the guests. Although there is some variation, the panel is typically composed of a journalist, a businessperson, and a comedian. Sometimes Lord Sugar's aides Nick Hewer
and Karren Brady
(and formerly Margaret Mountford
) are present. A video of the moment that the candidate is fired is then shown, and that person is introduced onto the stage. An interview then takes place between O'Briain and the candidate, with the celebrity guests airing their views in between "never before seen" footage. Often, the family of the fired candidate are also interviewed and Lord Sugar reveals why that person had to leave.
In the fourth and fifth series, a regular feature was introduced called "The One That Got Away", recapping the contribution of a candidate who appeared to be a likely prospect for firing that week, but who survived into the next round.
In the fifth series, a feature called "Quote of The Week" was introduced, which recapped the best quote from that week's show.
The evicted contestant, Dara Ó Briain and the celebrity guests then discuss their favourite moments from the night's show, and also who impressed them and why. At the end, the guests are asked whether they agree with Lord Sugar's decision, and the studio audience are asked to vote on whether the candidate should have been fired, by holding up the appropriate card (a red "FIRED!" card or a green "HIRED" card). The evicted candidate is shown their "best bits" — a montage of video clips that reflects their time in the competition. This is usually accompanied by a popular music track, in the style of Big Brother Live Eviction. O'Briain then often presents the fired candidate with a parting gift, which is something appropriate to one of the candidate's memorable moments on the show. A preview of next week's episode is then shown before the end credits. Often, O'Briain also announces that the fired candidate will appear on BBC Breakfast the next morning.
During the 2009 and 2010 series, a longer edit of the show was used for the late-night repeat, though unlike other programmes with extended versions (such as QI
and Have I Got News for You
) the longer versions were not explicitly promoted as such and did not appear on iPlayer. As of 2011, late-night repeats of the show have been discontinued.
No episodes of The Apprentice: You're Fired! were made to accompany Junior Apprentice.
BBC
The British Broadcasting Corporation is a British public service broadcaster. Its headquarters is at Broadcasting House in the City of Westminster, London. It is the largest broadcaster in the world, with about 23,000 staff...
and filmed at Riverside Studios
Riverside Studios
Riverside Studios is a production studio, theatre and independent cinema on the banks of the River Thames in Hammersmith, London, England. It plays host to contemporary and international dramatic and dance performance, film, visual art exhibitions and television production.-History:In 1933, the...
as a spin-off
Spin-off (media)
In media, a spin-off is a radio program, television program, video game, or any narrative work, derived from one or more already existing works, that focuses, in particular, in more detail on one aspect of that original work...
from the reality TV hit The Apprentice
The Apprentice (UK)
The Apprentice is a British reality television series in which a group of aspiring young businessmen and women compete for the chance to win a £100,000-a-year job as an apprentice to the British business magnate Lord Sugar in series one to six...
. It was hosted by Adrian Chiles
Adrian Chiles
Adrian Chiles is a British television and radio presenter, currently working for ITV Sport presenting football coverage....
from 2006 to 2009, and Dara Ó Briain
Dara Ó Briain
Dara Ó Briain is an Irish stand-up comedian and television presenter, noted for hosting topical panel shows such as The Panel and Mock the Week....
took over as host in 2010 after Chiles' move to ITV. The programme airs in a 30 minute slot after each episode of The Apprentice finishes. It was originally shown on BBC Three
BBC Three
BBC Three is a television network from the BBC broadcasting via digital cable, terrestrial, IPTV and satellite platforms. The channel's target audience includes those in the 16-34 year old age group, and has the purpose of providing "innovative" content to younger audiences, focusing on new talent...
, but moved to BBC Two
BBC Two
BBC Two is the second television channel operated by the British Broadcasting Corporation in the United Kingdom. It covers a wide range of subject matter, but tending towards more 'highbrow' programmes than the more mainstream and popular BBC One. Like the BBC's other domestic TV and radio...
in 2007. Its format is similar to that of Big Brother's Little Brother and Strictly Come Dancing: It Takes Two
Strictly Come Dancing: It Takes Two
Strictly: It Takes Two is a British television programme, the companion show to the popular BBC One programme Strictly Come Dancing. It airs on weeknights during the run of the main show on BBC Two at 6:30pm...
. The final episode of each series is renamed "The Apprentice: You're Hired!" and involves interviews with the winner, the runner-up and Lord Sugar
Alan Sugar
Alan Michael Sugar, Baron Sugar is a British entrepreneur, media personality and political advisor. From humble origins in the East End of London, Sugar now has an estimated fortune of £770m , and was ranked 89th in the Sunday Times Rich List 2011...
himself, and a reunion with all of the former candidates.
History
You're Fired! was initially announced on December 10, 2005 to be presented by Adrian ChilesAdrian Chiles
Adrian Chiles is a British television and radio presenter, currently working for ITV Sport presenting football coverage....
, and its first run, accompanying the second series of The Apprentice, began on February 22, 2006 on BBC Three. After the conclusion of this series it was announced that You're Fired! would move from BBC Three to BBC Two, and The Apprentice itself would move from BBC Two to BBC One. The second run of You're Fired, accompanying the third series
The Apprentice (UK Series Three)
Series Three of The Apprentice was a television series which aired in the UK on BBC One. The series began on 28 March 2007 and finished on 13 June 2007, with Simon Ambrose as the winner. Ambrose's prize was to work on a project to develop a hotel and golfing complex near Stansted Airport, whilst...
of The Apprentice, accordingly began on BBC Two on March 28, 2007. The Sixth series
The Apprentice (UK series six)
Series Six of The Apprentice is a British reality television series. The series started on BBC One on 6 October 2010 and ran for twelve weekly hour-long episodes, as in all previous years...
was the first to be presented by Dara Ó Briain
Dara Ó Briain
Dara Ó Briain is an Irish stand-up comedian and television presenter, noted for hosting topical panel shows such as The Panel and Mock the Week....
, after he was brought in to replace Adrian Chiles, who had left the BBC.
Format
Each episode begins with host Dara Ó BriainDara Ó Briain
Dara Ó Briain is an Irish stand-up comedian and television presenter, noted for hosting topical panel shows such as The Panel and Mock the Week....
entering, sitting at a table and addressing the camera, where he explains the content of the upcoming programme and shows a video clip of the highlights. The previous host, Adrian Chiles
Adrian Chiles
Adrian Chiles is a British television and radio presenter, currently working for ITV Sport presenting football coverage....
, would address the camera from the audience at the beginning, but this was dispensed with early into O'Briain's tenure. He then goes on to introduce the guests. Although there is some variation, the panel is typically composed of a journalist, a businessperson, and a comedian. Sometimes Lord Sugar's aides Nick Hewer
Nick Hewer
Nicholas Radbourn "Nick" Hewer is a British former public relations consultant turned television personality, who lives in Northamptonshire, England. He is probably best known for his role as Alan Sugar's advisor on the UK version of the popular BBC television show The Apprentice...
and Karren Brady
Karren Brady
Karren Brady is an English sporting executive, television broadcaster, newspaper columnist, author and novelist. She is the former managing director of Birmingham City Football Club and current vice-chairman of West Ham United...
(and formerly Margaret Mountford
Margaret Mountford
Margaret Mountford is a British lawyer, businesswoman and television personality known for her role in The Apprentice.-Biography:Mountford is originally from Holywood in Northern Ireland...
) are present. A video of the moment that the candidate is fired is then shown, and that person is introduced onto the stage. An interview then takes place between O'Briain and the candidate, with the celebrity guests airing their views in between "never before seen" footage. Often, the family of the fired candidate are also interviewed and Lord Sugar reveals why that person had to leave.
In the fourth and fifth series, a regular feature was introduced called "The One That Got Away", recapping the contribution of a candidate who appeared to be a likely prospect for firing that week, but who survived into the next round.
In the fifth series, a feature called "Quote of The Week" was introduced, which recapped the best quote from that week's show.
The evicted contestant, Dara Ó Briain and the celebrity guests then discuss their favourite moments from the night's show, and also who impressed them and why. At the end, the guests are asked whether they agree with Lord Sugar's decision, and the studio audience are asked to vote on whether the candidate should have been fired, by holding up the appropriate card (a red "FIRED!" card or a green "HIRED" card). The evicted candidate is shown their "best bits" — a montage of video clips that reflects their time in the competition. This is usually accompanied by a popular music track, in the style of Big Brother Live Eviction. O'Briain then often presents the fired candidate with a parting gift, which is something appropriate to one of the candidate's memorable moments on the show. A preview of next week's episode is then shown before the end credits. Often, O'Briain also announces that the fired candidate will appear on BBC Breakfast the next morning.
During the 2009 and 2010 series, a longer edit of the show was used for the late-night repeat, though unlike other programmes with extended versions (such as QI
QI
QI is a British comedy panel game television quiz show created and co-produced by John Lloyd, hosted by Stephen Fry, and featuring permanent panellist Alan Davies. Most of the questions are extremely obscure, making it unlikely that the correct answer will be given...
and Have I Got News for You
Have I Got News for You
Have I Got News for You is a British television panel show produced by Hat Trick Productions for the BBC. It is based loosely on the BBC Radio 4 show The News Quiz, and has been broadcast since 1990, currently the BBC's longest-ever running television panel show...
) the longer versions were not explicitly promoted as such and did not appear on iPlayer. As of 2011, late-night repeats of the show have been discontinued.
No episodes of The Apprentice: You're Fired! were made to accompany Junior Apprentice.