The British television series Dragons' Den first aired on BBC Two in 2005.
The programme is the United Kingdom adaptation of the Japanese business format Money Tigers, known internationally through versions such as Shark Tank. Entrepreneurs present businesses to wealthy investors and seek funding in exchange for an ownership stake.
BBC Two was the BBC channel traditionally associated with factual, arts and specialist entertainment programming, making it the original home of the series. The show later became a major BBC brand, but its initial transmission was on BBC Two rather than BBC One.
A common mix-up is confusing the British programme with international adaptations that use different titles, broadcasters and investor panels. The UK version is also often written with an apostrophe in “Dragons' Den,” reflecting the name used by the programme.