PEOPLE from Worcestershire have the chance to appear on the next season of BBC's The Apprentice.

Entrepreneurs who want to show their business acumen in front of Lord Alan Sugar can apply for the next series.

The Apprentice launches tonight (Thursday) on BBC One at 9pm with Lord Sugar with Karren Brady and businessman Tim Campbell.

The search has already begun for the next series' contestants with the winning candidate receiving an investment of up to £250,000 and go into a 50:50 partnership with Lord Sugar.

People who think they have got what it takes to win the backing can apply at bbc.co.uk/apprentice.