A quick rundown of the "Apprentices" taking part in the UK version of The Apprentice, season 3.

Jo Brand… you're fired!

I noticed a trailer for Dragons Den last night, so set out to find when it's coming back. Wednesday February 7th, 8pm, BBC2. Set your videos.

Peter Jones is embarking on the biggest ever nationwide search for people with killer ideas that he can help turn into profit-making companies.

An exciting new show in which a panel of five millionaires give away one million pounds of their own money but only to those members of the public who are brave enough to try and convince the millionaires that they deserve a share of the cash.

The UK version of `The Apprentice` stars a self made entrepreneur called Alan Sugar. Made his money during the 80s in the computer industry mainly. He prides himself on being a self made man, and likes to be in charge of his own destiny.

Just been reading an interesting alternative perspective on Dragons’ Den.

For Dragon's Den fans, there is a special episode this Thursday (usual time), following up with a selection of entrepreneurs who pitched their ideas to the dragons this series.

There seemed to be quite a few fans posting on this blog last series. Looks like it's back on Thursday at 8pm (BBC2)