The British television show Dragons' Den has been aired by the BBC since its launch.
The programme premiered in the United Kingdom in 2005 and became part of the BBC's factual-entertainment schedule. Contestants present business ideas to a panel of wealthy investors, known as dragons, and seek investment in exchange for equity.
The BBC version is adapted from a Japanese television format and helped establish the show's distinctive British identity. Episodes have been broadcast mainly on BBC Two, while some specials and related programming have appeared elsewhere within the BBC ecosystem.
A common mix-up is confusing the British programme with the Canadian, Australian, or American versions. Those editions use the same basic format but are made for different broadcasters and markets. The BBC association specifically identifies the original British adaptation that made the format widely known in the United Kingdom.