The British version of Dragons' Den originally broadcast on BBC Two.
BBC Two became the programme's original home when the series launched in 2005. The channel was a natural fit for a format centred on entrepreneurship, business plans and investment negotiations, rather than a conventional entertainment competition.
The programme's broadcast identity is British even though its format has international roots. The original concept came from Japan's Money Tigers, and versions using related formats have appeared in countries including Canada, Australia and Ireland. The British edition developed its own presenters, investors and production style.
BBC Two is distinct from BBC One, the corporation's main general-audience channel, and BBC Three, which has targeted younger viewers. Confusing the channel with another broadcaster is easy because the programme has become a major popular-culture title beyond its original scheduling history.