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14 Episodes 2007 - 2007
Episode 1
Their first task focuses on the sale of coffee to passing trade within Islington, each team making a profit with the stock they purchase for the hot beverage.

Episode 2
60 mins
Making specially design accessories for canines is the basis of the next task, with each team designing a new concept to pitch to retailers.
Episode 3
Each team is given £200, with which to set up a service from those documented for them to create - one during the day, the other in the evening - and make as much profit as possible from their choices

Episode 4
Teams face the challenge of creating their own sweets, with each selling their concepts to visitors at London Zoo.
Episode 5
The teams find themselves each representing an artist, earning commission through selling their choice's photographic artwork in a gallery in East London.
Episode 6
Teams find themselves heading to a French farmers market with a selection of British produce, with each team seeking to find the right market for their choices and making use of salespeople fluent in the language.

Episode 7
Sir Alan gives both teams a new shopping list of items to find, tasking them with finding each one for a bargain price.

Episode 8
Given a new style of trainer, each team is challenged to create a unique brand for it, complete with promotional campaign, and pitch their concept to retailers.
Episode 9
Establishing a trade link between nations is the basis of the next task, as each team chooses a groundbreaking product from abroad, and then find customers for it around Britain within two days.

Episode 10
Heading to sell on a shopping channel, each team is given an airtime slot to sell a selection of productions, seeking to make a good presentation to secure sales from viewers.
Episode 11
After facing ten tasks as teams, the five remaining candidates now compete as individuals in their next task - a series of tough, gruelling interviews with three of Sir Alan's most trusted associates.

Episode 12
After facing a multitude of business tasks the two finalists now face one more challenge - helped by old friends, each finalist must put together a proposal over the style of redevelopment to be made on a plot purchased by Sir Alan.

Episode 13
A profile of the most successful candidates of the 2007 season.

Episode 14
Sir Alan takes a look back at the candidates who didn't make the cut.