Radio Times

Review by:

Claire Webb

Five fledgeling entrepreneurs battle it out for £100,000 from the coffers of billionaire John Caudwell. The catch is that their benefactor only finds out what he’ll be financing at the end: the hopefuls must sell themselves, not their spreadsheets.

Since selling off his mobile phone empire, Caudwell has reinvented himself as a big-hearted philanthropist and proves more twinkly-eyed Theo Paphitis than mean-mouthed Lord Sugar. This week he looks genuinely aggrieved after sending one worthy contestant away empty-handed, rushing over to give her a consolatory hug. The Angel makes as much business sense as game-show giveaways - and is all the more compelling for it.

About this programme

2/5. Entrepreneurs try to persuade billionaire investor John Caudwell to turn their business dreams into reality, battling through knockout rounds demonstrating their drive, ambition, passion, resilience, commercial intellect and leadership. Potential businesses include an idea that could revolutionise the NHS, a Caribbean catering concern and an online property enterprise, although it isn't until Caudwell selects his favourite candidate that he discovers what he has invested in.

Cast and crew

Cast

Host

Amanda Byram

Contributor

John Caudwell

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