Undercover Boss
Undercover Boss
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First Aired: June 18th, 2009
Status: Continuing
Genre: Reality
Network: Channel 4
Summary: Undercover Boss is a British reality television series. Each episode depicts a person who has a high management position at a major business, deciding to become undercover as an entry-level employee to discover the faults in the company. The first series, consisting of two episodes was aired in 2009 followed by a second series consisting of six episodes one year later. This original series sparked the Undercover Boss franchise. Localised versions of the show format are currently being produced in the United States, Australia, Germany and Canada and soon to be in Denmark, Spain, Turkey, Sweden, Norway, Belgium, Netherlands and Israel.
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Season 6
Episode 1: Moss Bros
Air Date: July 15th, 2014
Summary: Brian Brick, Chief Executive of high-street clothing retailer Moss Bros, swaps his suit to go undercover to see how his cost-cutting, but profit-turning methods have impacted on frontline staff. In the five years since Brian became boss, he's turned the struggling retailer, that was once losing 10 million pounds a year, back into profit. While undercover, Brian's shocked to discover unmotivated employees, over-stretched delivery drivers, and staff so desperate to improve the look of their shop they're painting it themselves. After being moved by loyal workers undertaking massive commutes to hold on to their jobs, Brian's forced to question whether the staff should now be the business's main concern.
Episode 2: Oxfam
Air Date: July 22nd, 2014
Summary: CEO Mark Goldring is the man at the top of one of Britain's best known and biggest charities. Awarded a CBE for his life's work tackling poverty, he's responsible for Oxfam's balance sheet. But with income down by £18 million in a year, Mark's worried the charity is over stretched. Mark goes undercover to investigate whether Oxfam is raising the maximum amount of money possible and spending it wisely. While undercover in the UK, he's surprised to discover flaws in the fundraising operation that could be costing millions, and is shocked that his British staff are fearful for their jobs. When he travels across the world to a frontline disaster zone, he's frustrated by the dangerous conditions his employees are working in and wrestles with how to balance the tyhpoon victims' needs, his staff's wellbeing and Oxfam's finances.
Episode 3: Pets Corner
Air Date: July 29th, 2014
Summary: The co-owner of nationwide retailer Pets Corner goes undercover in his own business to see if a potentially risky multi-million pound investment to grow the business is likely to succeed. Steve Charman is responsible for over 450 staff and a turnover in excess of £30 million. He is going undercover to investigate the company's operations before they change strategy for the future. As he battles to keep his identity secret, Steve investigates whether there is disorder in the shops, if sales staff are struggling, and how suppliers are paid. Confronting whether there are problems within the organisation that cannot be ignored, he questions whether his expansion plan can succeed.
Episode 4: Rowlands Pharmacy
Air Date: August 5th, 2014
Summary: With government funding down and competition increasing, pharmacy chain Rowlands has seen its turnover drop by £20 million. In a bid to differentiate his business from rivals and win new customers, managing director Kenny Black wants his 510 dispensaries to offer free health advice and excellent customer service. When Kenny goes undercover, there's a bitter pill to swallow: he discovers life-saving medicines out of stock and staff over-worked and under-appreciated. When a dedicated delivery driver is moved to tears by the job, Kenny's forced to consider if he has more to worry about than the bottom line.
Episode 5: YMCA
Air Date: August 12nd, 2014
Summary: Senior director Bims Alalade investigates how a recent funding crisis is affecting the largest and oldest youth charity in the world. How have massive budget cuts of up to 80% impacted the organisation and the brand. Bims is worried that the YMCAs might be struggling to help youngsters in crisis. And once on the frontline, she's faced with the stark reality of sweeping cuts. She's appalled by facilities at breaking point, and shocked to find staff facing abuse. And when a young former resident of one of the housing projects breaks down in front of her it proves an unsettling experience.
Episode 6: Carluccio's
Air Date: August 20th, 2014
Summary: Chief Executive Simon Kossoff goes undercover as his restaurant chain Carluccio's plans to double in size in five years. He's planning to spend £50 million and is keen to expose problems that could jeopardise successful growth. After scrubbing dishes and being run off his feet, Simon is shocked to discover branches struggling with chaotic kitchens, inefficient systems and demotivated staff, and is forced to consider whether Carluccio's should worry more about existing employees than expansion.
Episode 7: Rocket Fizz
Air Date: January 23rd, 2015
Summary: The boss of Rocket Fizz Soda Pop and Candy Shops goes under cover.
Episode 8: Forman Mills
Air Date: January 25th, 2015
Summary: The boss of Forman Mills goes under cover.
Episode 9: Stella & Dot
Air Date: January 30th, 2015
Summary: The boss of Stella & Dot goes undercover.
Episode 10: Armando Montelongo
Air Date: February 6th, 2015
Summary: The chief executive officer of Armando Montelongo Companies employs a body double as he goes under cover.
Episode 11: Gigi’s Cupcakes
Air Date: February 13rd, 2015
Summary: The boss of Gigi's Cupcakes goes undercover this week.
Episode 12: Peavey Electronics
Air Date: February 15th, 2015
Summary: The boss of Peavey Electronics goes undercover within his own business.
Episode 13: Vivint
Air Date: February 20th, 2015
Summary: The boss of Vivint goes undercover within the company this week.
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