Which BBC television channel has been the principal home of the British series Dragon's Den?

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BBC Two has been the principal home of the British television series Dragon's Den.

The programme began on BBC Two in 2005 and developed into one of the channel's recognisable factual-entertainment series. Its subject is commercial rather than purely observational: entrepreneurs explain their businesses, state a valuation, and seek money from investors in return for an ownership stake.

BBC Two has traditionally carried programmes aimed at audiences interested in factual subjects, culture, business, and general entertainment. Dragon's Den fits that mixture by combining practical business discussion with the tension of a televised negotiation.

This channel detail can be confused with the broadcasters of international versions. The Canadian adaptation is associated with CBC, while the American Shark Tank is associated with ABC. Those are separate productions. For the original British series, the stable broadcaster fact is BBC Two, even though episodes may also be available through BBC streaming and other digital services.

Source: Wikipedia · fact-checked Oct. 2026

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