In Dragons' Den, who presented the first series of the British version in 2005?

Adrian Chiles presented the first British series of Dragons' Den in 2005.

Chiles hosted the programme when it debuted on BBC Two, guiding contestants into the den and explaining the rules before their pitches. The presenter is not one of the investors: the Dragons assess the proposals, question the entrepreneurs and decide whether to make offers.

Evan Davis became the best-known early presenter after taking over from Chiles, hosting the programme from its second series. That change can cause confusion when people recall the show's launch and associate the first episode with Davis.

Chiles had already worked in television and radio before presenting the series. He later became known for programmes including The One Show and business-focused broadcasting. Dragons' Den itself continued through numerous presenter and investor changes while retaining the same central pitch format.