Peter Jones became a Dragon on the British television series in 2005.
Jones was part of the original panel when Dragon's Den premiered in Britain. He remained a central figure in the programme through many later series and became especially associated with technology, consumer products and ambitious growth businesses.
His wider business career includes interests in telecommunications, media, retail and property. Before and alongside his television work, he built a reputation as an entrepreneur and investor, which explains why he was selected for the launch panel.
The year is the same as the British series premiere, but the two facts should not be treated as different eras: Jones did not join as a later replacement. He was present from the programme's first British broadcast. This also distinguishes him from Dragons who entered in subsequent series, including Deborah Meaden and Theo Paphitis.