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Dragons’ Den blog: Episode 7 Series 9

Posted on September 13, 2011 by Nell Frizzell

Evan Davis’ must be a strange life. By morning he’s interviewing prime ministers, grilling politicians and heckling journalists. By night he staring uncertainly down a video camera in an abandoned warehouse, surrounded by empty lockers and bits of chain. Oh … Continue reading →

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How clean is your office?

Posted on September 6, 2011 by Rob Powell

The TUC has warned that dangerous levels of dust in the workplace are leading to thousands of deaths every year. The TUC is sending new guidance to its union safety reps following studies into the hazards of dust exposure. TUC … Continue reading →

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Dragons’ Den blog: Episode 6 Series 9

Posted on September 5, 2011 by Nell Frizzell

“Will any of these budding entrepreneurs walk away with their money?” asks Evan Davis in this week’s Dragons’ Den introduction. Why do you ask Evan? Is Hilary going to mug them? Is Peter Jones a notorious pick pocket? I suppose … Continue reading →

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Dragons’ Den blog: Episode 5 Series 9

Posted on August 29, 2011 by Nell Frizzell

Whichever ‘creative’ convinced the Dragons that the opening sequence should show them posing as Anthony Gormley statues while Eric Claptonlite guitarsturbates underneath, gets a slap on the back from me. Ludicrously funny every time. For those of you who have … Continue reading →

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Dragons’ Den blog: Episode 4 Series 9

Posted on August 22, 2011 by Nell Frizzell

As the camera pans across a smoke-streaked scene of what appears to be the ‘Chim Chim Cheree’ number from Mary Poppins, and the whistling industrial guitars of a particularly sinister rock opera shrieks in, this must be Episode Four of … Continue reading →

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Dragons’ Den blog: Episode 3 Series 9

Posted on August 15, 2011 by Nell Frizzell

So, we have “Five of Britain’s wealthiest and most enterprising business leaders,” sitting in a warehouse apparently designed by Travelodge and lit by the London Dungeon. According to Evan Davis, these fire-breathing business bods will “make or break the dream … Continue reading →

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Dragons’ Den blog: Episode 2 Series 9

Posted on August 8, 2011 by Rob Powell

First up in the Den was Lady MC & DJ Trickles from the British BJ&MC Academy. They parked their Bass Station in the Den and asked for £150,000 of investment for 20% of their company. The multi-strand education provider offers … Continue reading →

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Dragons’ Den blog: Episode 1 Series 9 (2011)

Posted on August 1, 2011 by Nell Frizzell

Danger! Says the oddly-lit sign. Keep out! Says the wobbly wall notice. “Brreaaaaeeaammmmnmm” screeches the particularly unexpected electric guitars until behold! The Dragons are standing on top of the very same tower blocks our beloved Lord Sugar was contemplating chucking … Continue reading →

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The Apprentice blog: The Final Series 7

Posted on July 18, 2011 by Nell Frizzell

And so we come to the final episode. Episode twelve. That means twelve times we’ve watched these opening credits. Twelve times Lord Sugarcube has stood on top of that London tower block. And twelve times he hasn’t looked across at … Continue reading →

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The Apprentice blog: Episode 11 Series 7

Posted on July 14, 2011 by Nell Frizzell

“Sixteen candidates, twelve tough weeks, one life-changing opportunity”. That’s Apprentice maths, chums, and we’re down to the final five. It’s 6.30am and Natasha has made breakfast in bed. Imagine Jeeves, but with the jawline of Arnold Schwarzenegger, the squint of … Continue reading →

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