The firing line-up of TV series Apprentice

THE Apprentice is back for it’s 14th series, bringing with it 16 new candidates with their wheelie suitcases and hilariously lofty claims.

The hit BBC show is back on BBC One at 9pm on Wednesday, October 3, as budding entrepreneurs are put through their paces by Lord Alan Sugar, Baroness Karren Brady and Claude Littner.

In the series, Lord Sugar sends the candidates to Malta tasked with buying nine items at the lowest possible prices, puts them in Glasgow to sell art and has them launch a budget airline.

Last year, the show was won by James White and Sarah Lynn, the first time two finalists were joint winners.

This year’s candidates come from a broad range of backgrounds, all with a passionate desire to secure a £250,000 investment and win a partnership with Lord Sugar, pictured.

At the top are this year’s contestants from Manchester, Cheshire and Lancashire. The other budding apprentices are:

■ Alex Finn - Age: 21; Occupation: IT Analyst; Lives: The Wirral

■ Daniel Elahi - Age: 28; Occupation: Owner, Lifestyle Brand; Lives: London

■ David Alden – Age: 32; Occupation: Tax Advisor; Lives: East Yorkshire

■ Frank Brooks - Age: 27; Occupation: Senior Marketing Manager; Lives: London

■ Jackie Fast - Age: 34; Occupation: Sponsorship Consultant; Lives: London

■ Jasmine Kundra - Age: 34; Occupation: Learning and Development Manager; Lives: West Midlands

■ Khadija Kalifa - Age: 28; Occupation: Owner, Eco Cleaning Company; Lives: Lincolnshire

■ Kurran Pooni - Age: 22; Occupation: Law Graduate; Lives: London

■ Sabrina Stocker - Age: 22; Occupation: Owner, Tennis Events Company; Lives: Middlesex

■ Sarah Ann Magson - Age: 37; Occupation: Solicitor; Lives: Teesside

■ Sian Gabbidon - Age: 25; Occupation: Owner, Swimwear Brand; Lives: Leeds

■ Tom Bunday - Age: 28; Occupation: Owner, Tree Surgery Firm; Lives: Southampton