What was the name of the first UK presenter of Dragon's Den?

Evan Davis was the first UK presenter of Dragon's Den.

Davis presented the BBC programme from its launch in 2005, guiding viewers through the entrepreneurs' pitches and the dragons' questioning. His role was different from that of the investors: he did not decide whether to fund a business, but introduced the contestants, supplied context and linked the filmed sections together.

The programme's presenter is sometimes confused with the dragons because the investor panel receives most of the attention. Davis was also known for his work as a journalist and broadcaster, including presenting BBC radio and television news and current-affairs programmes.

A presenter change does not alter the basic identity of the format. The central action remains the entrepreneur's attempt to persuade one or more investors that the company has a valuable opportunity. The presenter helps explain that negotiation to the audience without becoming part of the investment decision.