WHITCHURCH Town councillor Gregory Ebbs played a starring role in the Apprentice as he helped his team to victory in the opening episode.

Councillor Ebbs and the other candidates were sent to Antigua where they were tasked with putting on bespoke tours for tourists.

Before setting out to the Caribbean, the candidates were sent to the boardroom to meet Lord Sugar and he brought up Ebbs being involved in the Liberal Democrats.

The ruthless tycoon remarked: "It is good you are here because you might have a chance to win something."

The candidates set out to the Caribbean to put on their bespoke tours with the boys team, led by safari guide and self-professed 'James Bond of business' Joe Phillips, putting on a rum tasting and historical site tour.

The girls' team – led by former flight attendant and online sweet business owner – Victoria Goulbourne put on catamaran tours.

Cllr Ebbs and the rest of his team managed to sell their 16 tickets under the watchful eye of Baroness Brady, and he spoke about how his experience would help them.

He said: "I used to live in Malta for three years

"I also used to take people down 28,000 square metres of underground tunnels as a tour guide.

"I am very interested in heritage that is one of my strong points."

Team leader Joe was struggling when taking tourists around a fort and being asked about fortress cannons, Cllr Ebbs stepped up and was in his element when speaking about the cannons and the defences of the fort.

His confidence did not go unnoticed by Baroness Brady.

She said: "Literally overnight, Gregory has learnt all the facts and figures of this dockyard and he is delivering with knowledge and confidence.

"Everybody seems to be enjoying it. I think he is doing a really good job."

Joe remarked: "I think we are living up to their expectations with you being a historian."

The candidates returned to London where Lord Sugar went over how much the teams made.

Cllr Ebbs and the rest of the boys made $989 with $75 coming in tips whereas the girls made $485.50.

In commenting on their victory Lord Sugar said: "Well done gentlemen."

The team then went on to enjoy a drinks reception.

Project manager Victoria brought in court advocate, Marnie Swindells and senior account executive Emma Browne, who was subsequently fired by Lord Sugar.