The British version of Dragons' Den is aired by the BBC.
The programme was created for BBC Two, where its first series began in January 2005. It presents entrepreneurs seeking investment from a panel of businesspeople, with the BBC positioning the show as both factual entertainment and a business programme.
The broadcaster is sometimes confused with ITV because both networks have commissioned prominent British reality and talent formats. Dragons' Den, however, is a BBC property in the United Kingdom. The title also appears in other countries, so the broadcaster can differ when discussing an international adaptation.
The BBC version has been repeated and distributed through BBC services over the years, while the programme's format has travelled widely. Identifying the broadcaster is therefore useful when distinguishing the original British production from versions made in Canada, Ireland and elsewhere.