Podcast appearances and mentions of Nick Hewer

As the dust still settles on Jürgen Klopp's surprise announcement last week, one listener had a big question for us today: just how important are managers? Today, Marcus, Luke and Jim debate whether the media overstate their importance in football.Elsewhere, Jim wishes he could have been present for one of the most iconic changing room bust-ups in football history and Marcus offers the listeners his services as a wedding MC if required. With added Nick Hewer, of course…Follow us on Twitter, Instagram, TikTok and YouTube, and email us here: show@footballramble.com.Sign up to the Football Ramble Patreon for ad-free shows for just $5 per month: patreon.com/footballramble.***Please take the time to rate us on Spotify. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, Louise and Michelle chat to Nick Hewer, best known as Alan Sugar's adviser in The Apprentice. Nick has owned dogs all his life, and chats to Louise and Michelle about his memories of growing up with dogs, and his love of hunting with his black lab, Molly which leads to an interesting discussion about working dogs.  This episode is sponsored by Non Stop Dogwear, releasing your dog's potential through robust, reliable and ergonomically designed gear. Whether your dog is small or big, pure bred or a mix, a world champion or a family dog, does not matter. All dogs are equal and deserve nothing but the best. Dog jackets are more than just fashion, they keep your dog happy and comfortable in any condition, allowing you to get out and have fun together, whatever the weather. Check out Non Stop's new range of trekking dog jackets and insulated jackets. Visit your local Non Stop Dogwear stockist.

Recorded for release W/C 4th Dec 2023 This week Tom Roberts lets us know about the Telford Theatre Panto Treasure Island, we find out about Animal Asia's from Downton Abbey stars Lesley Nicol and Peter Egan, Nick Hewer tells us about opportunities for new Magistrates, Millie Mackintosh lets us know how to avoid the Viral Spiral, The team from Yuup and Celestial tell us about the Drone event 'Evolution' at the Wolverhampton Racecourse, Niel Curtis has news of his 2023 advent calendar and we find out how over 18's can get tickets to a Ladies night in the run up to Christmas.

Andrew Pierce speaks to Meteorologist John Hammond about Storm Eunice, Britain's worst storm in decades, and asks Edward Lucas, senior fellow at the Centre of European Policy Analysis, is Vladimir Putin deceiving us? Plus, Nick Hewer tells us how buying the right things can fight climate change See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nick Hewer was Sir Alan Sugar's right-hand man during a decade on The Apprentice, before moving over to host Channel 4's Countdown. He's now handed over the reins to Anne Robinson, so Laurence Mozafari interviewed him about what's next, his work with Fairtrade, how to launch a business in the post-Covid world, and of course, the biggest question of all: what is the meaning of life?

Teenager Ruairi Holohan, wise beyond his years, suggested what can be done to make life better for the LGBTQ+ community. Gerry was delighted to catch-up with author of the President's book series Peter Donnelly. The Cooneys at Boann Distillery are onto a good thing with Silks Gin which is infused with lots of local botanicals and their very own honey! Blondie re-formed and returned with a bang as our Artists of the Week story continued and Gerry paid his own tribute to retiring Countdown presenter Nick Hewer. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

This week we’re peeking behind the magician’s cloth to trick you into a world of tricks, rigs, and prestidigitation. With characteristic sleight-of-hand our mesmerising hosts saw in half the language of magicians, Gyles shares some jaw-dropping tales from being up close with TV magicians, and Susie recounts a tale of when Countdown’s Nick Hewer was scammed on the street.  Warning: this episode does contain some minor spoilers of how well-known tricks are performed. Please don’t tell the Magic Circle. As always there’s plenty of time to answer your questions and this week we get to the bottom of snewing in Liverpool, the link between garlic cloves and your toes, and there’s a chance for Susie to practice her Scouse accent as she asks, “Accrington Stanley… who are they?” A Somethin’ Else production If you want to get in touch with Gyles and Susie about your favourite magic tricks from around the world or about anything else then the email is purple@somethinelse.com Don’t forget, we’ve got a lovely new range of merchandise available from https://kontraband.shop/collections/something-rhymes-with-purple so get your mugs, t-shirts, and tote bags today! Susie’s Trio: Knick-knackatarian - a dealer in nick nacks Flamfoo - a gaudily-dressed female; someone who is more froth than substance  Biblioklept - a book thief, someone who borrows a book and never gives it back Try 6 free issues of The Week magazine worth £23.94 today. Go to http://bit.ly/SomethingRhymeswithPurple and use your special code PURPLE to claim your 6 week free trial today.

On our 30th podcast we have a great chat with Katie Bulmer Cooke who is an award winning Fitness Trainer, Speaker and Consultant as well as being a contestant on TV's The Apprentice. There will be many a bowler itching to get back on the green for the upcoming season but fitness could be a huge factor for some having been stuck in lockdown for what seems an eternity. Katie discusses "Bowlsfit" which was created following a discussion in 2017 and will be making a comeback in the very near future. How did it start? Why do we need it? Who will benefit? How can you do it? Just some of the questions covered and like the sport itself, do not knock it until you try it. We also discuss Katie's time on "The Apprentice". How did she find Lord Sugar, Karen Brady and Nick Hewer and what was the overall experience. Our World of Sport segment returns, we have our regular competition and cover some bowls topics. We hope you enjoy the show 

'Insurance Tomorrow' is a podcast aimed squarely at insurance brokers, and is a great example of the power of the medium to super-serve a valuable but niche target audience. Across six seasons, the podcast has positioned Allianz as a future-facing, thought-leading brand in a highly competitive market. Originally presented by Nick Hewer, the latest series has seen Steph McGowen take over the reigns, with all the change in tone that she brings. So how do Allianz know it's successful, and how to do make sure you're keeping the topics around 'the future of the insurance industry' fresh? Neil speaks to Steph Mylchreest – Marketing Consultant, Brand and CSR - Allianz, and Annie Day - Senior Producer, Fresh Air ProductionSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ben Brophey and Nick Hewer have returned! This podcast, formerly on the air at WMLN 91.5 FM has been brought back along with the return of auto racing around the globe. In this episode, Ben and Nick discuss the most recent NASCAR races, the future of IndyCar, and have a conversation about NASCAR's banning of the Confederate flag.

Dan asks whether the over 70s should have to keep isolating regardless of health or fitness, Conservative MP Steve Baker argues we should be out of the lockdown already and we get two opposing views on the over 70s debate from Countdown host Nick Hewer and journalist Ashley Pearson See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

This year, Cyber Crime took the top spot on the Allianz Risk Barometer for the first time on its own. Businesses are facing a number of challenges such as larger and higher cost data breaches, more ransomware incidents and the increasing prospect of litigation after an event. But have the risks changed since we last looked at this subject and has the business landscape changed the way it thinks and protects itself against cyber risks? Nick Hewer meets:Rehan Hussain, deputy manager of cyber, Allianz Global Corporate & Specialty;Susan Crabtree, Head of product Development, Allianz Global Corporate & SpecialtyDaniel Pearce - Senior Analyst, Global DataAndy Thornley, Head of corporate affairs, BIBA. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

There is plenty of excitement around Blockchain, but could it transform the global insurance industry? It’s also widely acknowledged that many businesses are only just starting to get to grips with what is possible.Nick Hewer discusses blockchain with Adam Rates, Head of Strategy and Architecture at Allianz, Michael Cook, UK Insurance Blockchain Lead at PWC and Rebecca Oliver, Business Development Director from Chain That, who provide blockchain-based solutions for the insurance industry. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Recorded for release W/C 18th November 2019.   This week Ian Redford tells us about his role in The History Boys at the Grand, Louise Redknapp Talks Technophobia, Charlie Dimmock lets us now about the Neighbourhood Watch Awards, Donald Brown tells us about his success in athletics in 2019, Nick Hewer lets us know about the charity Street Child and Thereza Bazar chats about the Ultimate Dollar release and her intimate London gig on Wednesday.

Smart devices – connected through the Internet of Things, talking to each other, and harvesting data in real time – are on the rise. By 2020, more than half of major new business processes and systems will incorporate some element of the Internet of Things.It has the potential to completely redefine the traditional insurance business model, shifting the focus from paying out after the event, to the prevention of accidents occurring in the first place. Nick Hewer is joined byJames Tucker – Smart Technology Manager, AllianzDaniel Pearce - Senior Analyst, Global DataRuss Mckay - Global solutions Architect, IBM Watson IoT divisionLottie Macnair – Design Researcher, Connected Places Catapult See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Insurers have always gathered data to understand the nature of the risks they insure against. However, with such unprecedented volumes of data from new sources now available, and rapid advances in technology, it can be stored and analysed much more quickly than in the past. So what tangible changes will this bring for customers and brokers alike?Nick Hewer presents our discussion with:Andy Roberts – Head of Data for Claims, AllianzVincent Spruyt - Chief Innovation Officer, at data science company Sentiance Ian Bird - Director of Analytics & Data Services Advisory, Guidewire Software See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Three of our Allianz experts from across the business join us today to discuss how sustainability will affect the insurance industry and businesses and what can be done. We look at some of the key areas sustainability and climate change are having an impact on in the insurance and business sector right now and in the importantly, in the future.We take a look at three areas of sustainability affecting the insurance industry; sustainable claims, climate change and sustainability as a business. And importantly discuss how this will impact and affect businesses and brokers. Nick Hewer is joined by;Graham Stait, Head of Claims Supply and ExpertsScott Henderson, Reinsurance ManagerNicola Blundell, Workspace Services Manager See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Great Day in Kells and the Headfort Arms at the Hinterland Festival where we were joined by one of the towns rising stars best-selling author Olivia Kiernan and Mark Smith who's celebrating a decade of the town's Type Trail! Gerry was in his element in the company of Countdown's Nick Hewer, Margaret Madden brought us her Book Club recommendations, Anthony Holten presented Gerry with a beautiful new hardbacked edition of his seminal work "The Boyne" and Fred Cooke did what Fred Cooke does best - make us all laugh..... See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

The working week no longer means Monday to Friday, 9 to 5. Home working and the gig economy are changing the workplace, and according to figures published by the ONS in February 2019, the number of self-employed people in the UK increased from 3.3 million people in 2001 to 4.8 million in 2017 – that’s just over 15% of the workforce. So in this era of new working patterns, does that demand new ways of thinking about insurance?Nick Hewer is joined by:Helen Bancroft – Underwriting Manager at AllianzJohn Palmer - Senior Editor at AcasDaniel Pearce - Insurance Analyst at GlobalData. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Business Interruption, both damage and non-damage, can have catastrophic consequences ,yet research shows that only 1 in 3 UK business have sufficient cover. Nick Hewer's panel discuss the changes to BI insurance in recent years, and how brokers can offer customers more comprehensive advice on the subject.Joining Nick are:Donna Smith – Former Underwriting Manager in the Small Business Team at Allianz.Mike Hallam – Head of Technical Services at BIBA (British Insurance Brokers Association)Matt Dickenson – Federation of Small Businesses See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Nick Hewer welcomes three of our Allianz senior board members - Simon McGinn, General Manager, Neil Clutterbuck, Chief Underwriting Officer and Graham Gibson, Chief Claims Officer. This round table discussion explores key trends and topics which are to be covered at the BIBA 2019 conference such as Cyber and Mental Health in the Workplace. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

A strange weekend of football as Liverpool keep it up but Spurs, Arsenal and Man United all implode to various degrees, in what will surely become known as The Season Where Nobody Seemed That Bothered About Finishing Third or Fourth. The Premier League also says goodbye to Neil Warnock and his fancy new stance, various play-offs take shape and we speculate on the behind-closed-doors character of Delia Smith. Featuring guest appearances from Nick Hewer, Keith Richards and artist Ian Holloway. Search ‘Football Ramble’ on social media to find us, and email us here: show@thefootballramble.com***Please take the time to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your pods. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** Further reading: Shockingly, Ole Gunnar Solskjaer doesn’t think Man United were good enough for the top four:https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/av/football/48170771Jordan Henderson is hoping for a favour from his old boss:https://www.theguardian.com/football/2019/may/05/liverpool-jordan-henderson-mentor-prayersThe final day of The Championship in all its mad glory:https://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/football-league/championship-results-norwich-play-offs-leeds-aston-villa-west-brom-derby-a8900596.html See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Robotics are revolutionising many parts of the business world, including the insurance industry. Advocates for the technology promise that it will be a positive influence for a workforce, increasing productivity and freeing up people for more beneficial roles. But in reality, is this true? And how will it affect insurance in the future?Nick Hewer presents, with guests:Jenny Steyn – Head of Business Systems, Allianz,Richard Archer – Director of Digital and Intelligent Automation at EYAndy Thornley – Head of Corporate Affairs at BIBA See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Nick Hewer interviews Alex Johnson, Head of Communications at Pavegen, a clean tech company that has created a revolutionary energy generating paving system. In the final episode of this series, Alex discusses Pavegen’s plans for ensuring its technology is built into smart cities around the globe and how it can already be found in locations as varied as Abu Dhabi Airport and a Brazilian football pitch. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Nick Hewer interviews Zoë and Ali Watkiss, the founders of SunGod, a company that makes ‘adventure-proof’ sunglasses and goggles. In this episode, Zoë and Ali discuss funding their business through a hugely successful crowdfunding campaign, the benefits of selling direct to international consumers and how they’ve built a global community of brand ambassadors. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Nick Hewer interviews Nigel Saunders, CEO of Sure Chill, a company that has helped provide over 20 million vaccinations around the world in the last six years through the development of groundbreaking cooling technology. In this episode, Nigel discusses the benefits of licensing Sure Chill’s technology to billion dollar companies, protecting intellectual property and working with organisations like UNICEF and the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation.An Acast/Pixiu production for DIT. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Nick Hewer interviews the three Dattani brothers, founders of Mo Bro’s, a male grooming company. Since 2014, Mo Bro’s has gone from a kitchen table in Leicester to selling products in 78 countries around the world. In this episode, the brothers discuss the benefits of working with family, how they’ve maintained their brand identity overseas and how they’ve built their business through global eCommerce. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Nick Hewer interviews Chris Sheldrick, founder and CEO of What3words, a start-up that has changed mapping by dividing the world into 3m x 3m squares that each have unique 3 word addresses. In this episode, Chris discusses how What3words has had a global outlook from day one and how this has helped them to sign deals with everyone from the Mongolian postal service to Mercedes-Benz. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Nick Hewer interviews Brigette Bard, founder and CEO of BioSure, the company behind the first self-test HIV diagnosis kit. In this episode, Brigette discusses the huge potential rewards of exporting and reveals how BioSure is working to get its product to the millions of people with undiagnosed HIV all around the world.An Acast/Pixiu production for DIT. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In Local to Global, presenter Nick Hewer interviews British business owners, entrepreneurs and CEOs about their experiences of growing UK businesses around the world and their insights into trading globally. During these conversations, Nick discovers the personal stories and memorable moments that inspired these people to first start their business and then make the leap from local to international phenomenon.Teasing out the top tips for success, Local to Global provides useful insights for any business big or small aspiring to make it on the world stage. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In 2016, insurers detected 125,000 dishonest insurance claims valued at 1.3 billion pounds - according to the Association of British Insurers.But the insurance industry is fighting back. Earlier this year, Allianz announced they’d made record savings of nearly 63 million pounds in their battle against insurance fraud. So what tricks are fraudsters using and what is being done to prevent it? Nick Hewer discusses fraud and its implications with: Nick Kelsall, Fraud Manager at Allianz,Ben Fletcher, Director of the Insurance Fraud BureauJenny Hemmings, Group Risk & Compliance Director at the Broker Network Insurance Tomorrow - A Podcast from Allianz See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Technology has revolutionised the business world, from the way an organisation interacts with customers or clients to the way they store and read data. According to Allianz, by 2020 the data universe will reach 40 zettabytes – that’s the equivalent of every person in the world filling ten 64GB smart phones with data The research also suggests cyber crime costs the world economy 445 billion dollars a year. The attacks varied from bringing down entire computer networks to large data breaches. But cyber crime doesn’t discriminate depending on the size of the company. The Federation of Small Businesses discovered that two thirds of their members have been a victim of cyber crime in the last two years. And if you’re not insured, an attack could be very costly. Nick Hewer discusses Cyber Crime and its implications with: Doug Needham, Information Security Officer at Allianz; Louise Stewart Director of Communications at the Federation of Small Businesses; Andy Thornley Head of Corporate Affairs at the British Insurance Brokers Association, Neil from National Crime National Cyber Security Centre.Insurance Tomorrow - A Podcast from Allianz See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

A recent report estimates there will be more than 76,000 drones in use across UK skies by 2030, with nearly 630,000 people working in the drone economy, adding £42 billion to UK GDP.They’re already being used in many sectors including farming, the emergency services and the insurance industry. But their relatively low cost also means they are affordable to the general public. How will the wider business world benefit from drone technology and how should the insurance industry adapt as ownership grows?Nick Hewer discusses the future of drones with:Tom Chamberlain - Underwriting Manager Aerospace and General Aviation at Allianz Global Corporate and Specialty - London.Tony Avery – Underwriter – General Aviation and Aerospace at Allianz Global Corporate and Specialty - London.James Dunthorne - Standards Director – Association of Remotely Piloted Aircraft Systems UK (ARPAS UK)Elaine Whyte (UK - Technology and Innovation) PWCInsurance Tomorrow - A podcast brought to you by Allianz UK See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Matt Withers and Chris Beckett probe some preeminent showbusiness reportage, including a delve into the world of multihyphenate Nick Cannon, Charlotte Crosby’s Pointless experience, Shauna Sexton’s McDonald’s diet and the dead barn owl in Nick Hewer’s freezer.

Technology has really shaken up the customer experience. Products and services are available around the clock at the touch of a button, and customers are interacting with companies through chatbots on their smartphones. So what does this mean for customer expectations, how are they changing? And what opportunities and risks does this present for the insurance industry? In this episode of Insurance Tomorrow, hear from our experts on how companies are working to future proof their customer services. In this episode, host Nick Hewer talks to: Graham Gibson – Chief Claims Officer, Allianz UK and Chairman, Thatcham Research Heather Smith – Managing Director, LV= Direct Business Philip Graves – Consumer Psychologist, Associate at Frontier Economics and Author of Consumerology Insurance Tomorrow – A podcast brought to you by Allianz UK See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Brexit is only months away, so what will it mean for the UK insurance industry? What tangible effects has the referendum decision already had? What impacts and risks should UK businesses and insurance brokers already be planning contingencies for? Which possible opportunities should we be poised to take advantage of? NIck Hewer hosts an in-depth discussion with an expert panel: Neil Dwane – Global Strategist – Allianz Global Investors; Alan Soady – Federation of Small Businesses; Jonathan De Beer – Senior Advisor, Association of British Insurers; Ben Reid – Associate Partner - EY A podcast from Allianz Insurance UK See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Political shifts across the world are more significant than at any time since the end of the Cold War. What will Donald Trump’s aggressive and isolationist rhetoric actually mean in the long term? Does the prospect of China being forced to open its markets present big opportunities? And does the recent disintegration of our relationship with Russia cause major concern for UK business?Specifically for the UK Insurance Industry, which of these trends should brokers be watching most closely, and what opportunities could they present? Nick Hewer discusses geopolitics with: Neil Dwane - Global Strategist – Allianz Global Investors; Tracey Skinner – Director of Risk & Insurance – BT; Erik Britton – Managing Director of Fathom Consulting, a city base economics consultancy; Andrew Mantilia – Geopolitics Lead - KPGM A podcast from Allianz Insurance UK See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Self-driving cars may seem like something from science fiction, but they could be in circulation in as little as three years’ time. What will our towns and cities look like in the next few decades and what are the risks and benefits these vehicles could bring for business, and for all of us? When it comes to insurance, how will this impact insurance brokers, businesses and individuals? How will governments and legislators respond to the enormous implication of the technology? Nick Hewer discusses this with an expert panel of: Glen Clarke – Head of Transformational Propositions – Allianz; Tim Armitage – Project Director at UK Autodrive and Transport Systems Lead at ARUP; Matt Hervey – Director of Intellectual Property at law firm Gowling WLG. A podcast from Allianz Insurance UK See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Artificial Intelligence (AI) already touches numerous aspects of our lives, from smart metering in our homes, to voice activation on smart phones. A recent report suggested that AI could contribute up to $15.7 trillion to the global economy in 2030. So, how will it change our world? Will the the insurance industry and insurance brokers find their businesses dramatically impacted? Should we embrace this fast-growing technology or be fearful about its capability to take all our jobs? Nick Hewer is joined by an expert panel of: Adam Rates - Head of Strategy and architecture at Allianz; Matt Hervey - Director of Intellectual Property at Law Firm Gowling WLG; Paul Ryan, IBM Watson Artificial Intelligence, UK and Ireland. A podcast from Allianz Insurance UK See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In this week's Great British Bake Off Podcast, Greer and Suzi have taken a trip to the pub to discuss Nick Hewer, Stacey Solomon, Ricky Wilson and Perri Kiely. We talk unruly hair, anti-bake ninjas and ask where exactly did Margaret go? This week's Great British Bake Off Podcast is hosted by Greer Riddell and Suzi Smith. In The Mix is a podcast all about the Great British Bake Off on Channel 4. Hosted by Greer Riddell and starring different weekly guests, we take a comedic look at the latest GBBO news. In The Mix is part of January Media Production.

In episode 148 of Informed Choice Radio, we’re getting ScamSmart with Nick Hewer and Darren Cooke. In this episode of Informed Choice Radio, we’re talking about scams; how to spot them and how to stay safe when the scammers are going after your money. I’ve got a couple of guests joining me today who share their experience and expertise to protect your personal finances. The reason we’re talking about scams is a new campaign from the Financial Conduct Authority. It’s called ScamSmart and it’s designed to encourage consumers to take the time to check before handing over their money. The campaign was launched with new research which found one in five over 55s, with above average incomes, suspect they were targeted by a fraudulent investment scam in the past three years. This rises to one in three of those aged 75 or over. On average, victims of investment fraud lost £32,000 each last year. According to the FCA, recent pension freedoms and low interest rates are making the over 55s increasingly vulnerable to approaches from fraudsters. Despite the high number of people potentially contacted by these scammers, one in eight over 55s which have invested in financial products, such as stocks and shares, spend little or no time researching them before handing over their money. To find out more about the ScamSmart campaign, I spoke to Apprentice star and Countdown host Nick Hewer. Nick is fronting the FCA ScamSmart campaign after himself being targeted by investment scammers. I also spoke to Darren Cooke, a Chartered Financial Planner at Red Circle in Derbyshire, about the petition he launched to ban cold calling for pensions and investments. Darren’s campaign was a success, and in the Autumn Statement the Chancellor Philip Hammond announced the Treasury would consult on a ban. I gave Darren a call to talk about why he launched the petition, the support he received, and how it has raised awareness about this important issue. Thank you for listening! To get new episodes of Informed Choice Radio sent directly to your device as soon as they are published, you can subscribe on iTunes or Stitcher Your reviews on iTunes are incredibly helpful and really appreciated. We get notified about each one; please leave a note of your name and website URL so we can mention you in a future episode.

Better late than never, Michael & Anthony return to recap the fifth episode of The Apprentice UK's twelfth series. In this episode: We left Anthony in charge of timekeeping, hence the delay. Early morning wake-up calls confuse us. Are you a YAMIL? Michael reveals a weird connection to one candidate. How would we describe the three product choices? Michael gets a bit OCD. What is the gilet lady's husband's story? Anthony explains the Autumn-Winter sartorial essentials. People who choose not to wear helmets are helmets. Supermarket euphemisms. Do we pledge? We take umbrage with Sassy Hipster Lady Brady. Who is a newly-qualified drama teacher? One Racer from Amazing Race Canada stops by. Who is the Apprentice Weird Al? Where was JD hiding this week? What technical terms does Dillon know? A whiplash-themed MVP is selected. Why did Sofiane have to be on a bike? Claude threatens to burst a blood vessel. Why was Alana assigned to keep time? Nick Hewer finally gets a successor. Production hire odd consultants. Is Samuel one of the worst winning Project Managers ever? What hashtags did Hunter Rebecca omit? We speculate on Alana's business model. Anthony brings some words back. Whose pitching style is from the school Nativity playbook? What actually is Paul's job? Lord Sugar says the most stupid thing that's been said all series. Why should Apprentice become a bit more Solitary? And who will be fired next?

The Apprentice's Nick Hewer talks to Jeremy Vine about the battle between human selfishness and altruism. Ever the optimist, Alan Sugar's right-hand man believes giving is its own reward.

Richard Coles and Aasmah Mir are joined by Lord Sugar's longstanding Apprentice advisor Nick Hewer, PhD student Hannah Earnshaw who's on the shortlist for a one-way ticket to Mars, and Lois Pryce who rode her motorcycle three thousand miles around Iran on her own. British Empire Medal winner Annie Chapman describes how she's raised hundreds of thousands of pounds for cancer research astride her tractor, lawn bowls player Andrew Newell explains why he wants to get Team Jamaica to the next Commonwealth Games, and JP Devlin tickles the ivories with Joe and Richard Stilgoe. Nancy Dell'Olio shares her Inheritance Tracks.Nick Hewer presents Countdown on Channel 4. The Apprentice returns to BBC One this autumn.Annie Chapman received the British Empire Medal for services to charity in June. Her Pink Ladies Tractor Road Run in East Anglia has raised over £300,000 for Cancer Research UK.Hannah Earnshaw is studying for a PhD in Astronomy at The University of Durham. She's one of 700 people shortlisted by the Mars One Foundation which aims to establish permanent human life on Mars.Lois Pryce motorcycled around Iran this April. She founded The Adventure Travel Film Festival and has written two books 'Lois on the Loose' and 'Red Tape, White Knuckles'.Andrew Newell's Jamaica Road Kickstarter aims to crowd fund a Jamaican Lawn Bowls team in time for the 2018 Commonwealth Games on the Gold Coast. Nancy Dell'Olio inherits Nessun Dorma from Puccini's Turandot and passes on Message in a Bottle by The Police. 'Nancy Dell'Olio: Rainbows From Diamonds' is at the Gilded Ballon in Edinburgh from August 15th to 24th.Joe Stilgoe's show 'Songs On Film' is at Edinburgh's Assembly Checkpoint on July 31st and August 1st.Produced by Dixi Stewart.

Bryn Terfel; Richard Wilson's Italian Job recreation; novelist Monique Roffey; soul singer Bobby Womack; Nick Hewer moves from The Apprentice to agriculture; new scores for Hitchcock's silent films and keeping on track with Chariots of Fire.

With Mark Lawson. Julian Barnes reviews The Players (Les Infidèles), the new film by Jean Dujardin, the writer and lead actor of Oscar-winning movie The Artist. The film is a series of vignettes by different directors on the theme of infidelity, starring Jean Dujardin and Gilles Lellouche. Designing 007: Fifty Years of Bond Style is a new exhibition which charts the design and fashions of the James Bond films, half a century after Thunderball arrived in our cinemas. The golden gun, the flick-knife shoes, costumes, vehicles and set design are all on display. Writer Anthony Horowitz reviews. Writer and actor Ray Cooney pays tribute to Eric Sykes, whose death at the age of 89 was announced today. Nick Hewer, who found fame alongside Lord Sugar on The Apprentice, now moves onto agriculture. In The Farm Fixer he applies 40 years of business experience to aid struggling farms, starting close to his roots in Northern Ireland. He reflects on his TV career so far. Producer Jerome Weatherald.

Lord Alan Sugar's right hand man Nick Hewer joins Iain Lee for a chat about the forthcoming new series. Also we chat about stuff...

Nick Hewer, Lord Alan Sugar's right hand man joins Iain Lee for a chat about the new series of The Apprentice.