The first UK series of Dragon's Den premiered on BBC Two.
The programme began broadcasting in the United Kingdom in 2005 as part of BBC Two’s factual and entertainment schedule. Its premise combined business advice, negotiation and reality television: entrepreneurs presented companies or products while investors decided whether to offer money for equity.
BBC Two became strongly associated with the programme during its early years. The channel has traditionally carried factual, documentary and specialist entertainment programming, making it a natural home for a business-focused format.
BBC One is the BBC’s main general-interest channel, which can make it a common mistaken answer. BBC Three and BBC Four serve more targeted schedules and were not the channel on which the original UK series premiered.