Alex Polizzi fixes the issues that kill so many companies. Can she help a small high-street pet shop compete with the out-of-town superstores? Show more
Two years ago, Alex was faced with two family businesses on the brink of collapse. Have they flourished or gone back to their bad business habits? Show more
Two years ago, Alex was faced with two family businesses on the brink of collapse. Have they flourished or gone back to their bad business habits? Show more
Alex Polizzi: Chefs on Trial
Episode 1: Gilpin Heat 1
59 minutes
First broadcast: on BBC Two ScotlandLatest broadcast: on BBC Two Wales HD
Alex Polizzi looks for a head chef for the Gilpin, a fine-dining hotel in the Lake District. Show more
Alex Polizzi: Chefs on Trial
Episode 2: Gilpin Heat 2
59 minutes
First broadcast: on BBC Two ScotlandLatest broadcast: on BBC Two Wales HD
Alex Polizzi takes on the difficult challenge of finding head chefs. The next three candidates are put through the gruelling hands-on interview process. Show more
Alex Polizzi: Chefs on Trial
Episode 3: Gilpin Heat 3
59 minutes
First broadcast: on BBC Two ScotlandLatest broadcast: on BBC Two Wales HD
Alex Polizzi takes on the difficult challenge of finding head chefs. There's only one place left in the final, and the pressure is on for the final three candidates. Show more
Alex Polizzi: Chefs on Trial
Episode 4: Gilpin Final
1 hour
First broadcast: on BBC Two ScotlandLatest broadcast: on BBC Two Wales HD
Alex Polizzi takes on the difficult challenge of finding head chefs. It's the final. Alex and the owners select one candidate to become the new executive head chef. Show more
Alex Polizzi: Chefs on Trial
Episode 5: Miners Arms Heat 1
59 minutes
First broadcast: on BBC Two ScotlandLatest broadcast: on BBC Two England
Alex Polizzi takes on the difficult challenge of finding head chefs. Alex grills three candidates for the Miners Arms, a gastropub in the Forest of Dean. Show more
Alex Polizzi: Chefs on Trial
Episode 6: Miners Arms Heat 2
1 hour
First broadcast: on BBC Two ScotlandLatest broadcast: on BBC Two HD
Alex Polizzi takes on the difficult challenge of finding head chefs. It's David v Goliath as 21-year-old Joshua is pitted against 48-year-old events chef Leslie. Show more
Alex Polizzi: Chefs on Trial
Episode 8: Miners Arms Final
1 hour
First broadcast: on BBC Two ScotlandLatest broadcast: on BBC Two HD
Alex Polizzi takes on the difficult challenge of finding head chefs. The remaining chefs are challenged to produce a three-course menu using local ingredients. Show more
Alex Polizzi: Chefs on Trial
Episode 7: Miners Arms Heat 3
58 minutes
First broadcast: on BBC Two HDLatest broadcast: on BBC Two Wales
Alex Polizzi takes on the difficult challenge of finding head chefs. The final three candidates are faced with wild boar for their skills test. Show more
Alex Polizzi: Chefs on Trial
Episode 9: Amelies Heat 1
59 minutes
First broadcast: on BBC Two ScotlandLatest broadcast: on BBC Two Wales HD
Alex Polizzi takes on the difficult challenge of finding head chefs. The first three candidates are tested in their ability to get to grips with tricky seafood. Show more
Alex Polizzi: Chefs on Trial
Episode 10: Amelies Heat 2
58 minutes
First broadcast: on BBC Two ScotlandLatest broadcast: on BBC Two Northern Ireland
Alex Polizzi takes on the challenge of finding head chefs. Three candidates are put through their paces. Will a chef's choice to put lamb on a seafood menu pay off? Show more
Alex Polizzi: Chefs on Trial
Episode 11: Amelies Heat 3
1 hour
First broadcast: on BBC Two Northern IrelandLatest broadcast: on BBC Two Wales HD
Alex Polizzi takes on the challenge of finding head chefs. Three more candidates are put through the interview process. The chefs must cook fish in a wood-fired oven. Show more
Alex Polizzi: Chefs on Trial
Episode 12: Amelies Final
58 minutes
First broadcast: on BBC Two Northern IrelandLatest broadcast: on BBC Two Wales HD
Alex Polizzi takes on the challenge of finding head chefs. It's the final at Amelies but two finalists have decided not to continue, so Alex must redo the shortlist. Show more
Alex Polizzi: Chefs on Trial
Episode 13: Potli Heat 1
59 minutes
First broadcast: on BBC Two ScotlandLatest broadcast: on BBC Two Northern Ireland
Alex Polizzi takes on the challenge of finding head chefs. Here, she tackles Potli, an Indian restaurant in London. The first test includes identifying fish and choosing starters. Show more
Alex Polizzi: Chefs on Trial
Episode 14: Potli Heat 2
59 minutes
First broadcast: on BBC Two HDLatest broadcast: on BBC Two HD
Alex Polizzi searches for head chefs. She continues with Potli, an Indian restaurant in London. The next three candidates must identify the correct three nuts to make korma. Show more
Alex Polizzi: Chefs on Trial
Episode 15: Potli Heat 3
1 hour
First broadcast: on BBC Two ScotlandLatest broadcast: on BBC Two Scotland
Alex Polizzi searches for head chefs. She continues with Potli, an Indian restaurant in London. The last three candidates must produce an authentic tandoori chicken. Show more
Alex Polizzi: Chefs on Trial
Episode 16: Potli Final
1 hour
First broadcast: on BBC Two ScotlandLatest broadcast: on BBC Two Wales
Alex Polizzi searches for head chefs. It's the final at Potli, an Indian restaurant in London. The chefs must produce an authentic three-course menu to be tested by loyal regulars. Show more
Alex Polizzi: Hire Our Heroes
Episode 1
59 minutes
First broadcast: on BBC Two HDLatest broadcast: on BBC Two HD
Alex Polizzi finds work for war veterans. Veterans are 60% more likely to be unemployed than their civilian counterparts. Alex hears the heartbreaking testimonies of four men. Show more