The Celebrity Apprentice will return for a two-part Christmas special, with Lord Sugar’s candidates facing their toughest challenge yet – impressing Santa Claus himself.

For the first time ever, Lord Sugar will be partnering with Pudsey for BBC Children in Need to bring viewers two, one-hour episodes set in the snowy setting of Lapland where the task is tougher and the stakes are higher than ever. Twelve celebrities will take on the task of making and selling a new festive biscuit, with a percentage of the profits going to BBC Children in Need.

As part of the special episodes, the celebrity candidates visited the BBC Children in Need-funded project Chickenshed Theatre Trust to share their adverts and offer the children a taste of their biscuits – where they received some honest, no-nonsense feedback. Chickenshed receives funding from BBC Children in Need to support disabled children and those with additional needs to enable them to take part in positive activities that develop their confidence, learning and create opportunities.

Coming soon to BBC One and BBC iPlayer.