To remind us of those lucky enough not to have been fired so far, this programme profiles the three women and two men still in the running. Each believes they’ve got what it takes to be the 2008 winner.

Family, friends and former bosses of Alex Wotherspoon Claire Young, Helene Speight, Lucinda Ledgerwood and Lee McQueen reveal what makes this ambitious quintet tick.

Meanwhile, Sir Alan’s trusted aides, Nick Hewer and Margaret Mountford, give their views on who they think has proved their mettle and deserves the top job in the tycoon’s business empire.