Peter Jones became the longest-serving original investor on the British television series Dragons' Den.
Jones was part of the original investor panel when the BBC programme launched in 2005. His business interests have included technology, media, retail and property, giving him experience across several industries represented by contestants.
As an original dragon, Jones remained a continuing presence while the panel changed around him. Other early investors left the programme or appeared for limited periods, making his longevity a distinctive part of the show's history.
The phrase “longest-serving” refers to his tenure as a dragon, not necessarily to being the oldest investor or the wealthiest person to appear. It also does not mean he made every investment or appeared in every episode.