The first UK series of Dragons' Den originally broadcast on BBC Two.
The British adaptation premiered in 2005 as part of BBC Two's factual and entertainment schedule. Its format places entrepreneurs in front of experienced investors, who question the proposed business and may offer money in exchange for equity.
BBC Two was the programme's original home, although the series later became strongly associated with the BBC more broadly and reached a large mainstream audience. Channel details can be confused with the international versions, because the same format has been adapted by broadcasters in many countries under different schedules and titles.
The UK programme is based on the Japanese format Money Tigers. Its familiar “Dragon” branding was retained for the British version, while the investment-room structure remained the central feature of the show.