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The Apprentice turns 20: Biggest success stories and controversies of hit BBC show

The Apprentice turns 20: Biggest success stories and controversies of hit BBC show
BBC show The Apprentice has seen boss Lord Alan Sugar host all sorts of characters, but among major successes he's also seen race rows and physical fights take place in the boardroom

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