Exciting times for fans of business and big egos alike! The BBC has confirmed that The Apprentice returns on Wednesday October 14, followed by another helping on Thursday October 15 in a double-bill which opens the “toughest Apprentice yet”. Notable this year is Lord Sugar’s new sidekick Claude Littner, who will report every move the candidates make to the boss so that no mistake or lie goes unnoticed.

The show’s Twitter page has further wet our appetites by teasing this year’s candidates, in shadow and quote form. Seems like the producers have done another splendid job of digging up umpteen freakishly arrogant traders for our viewing pleasure – check out a few of the teasers below.

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