Which Dragon joined the UK series Dragon's Den in its third series in 2006?

Deborah Meaden joined the UK series Dragon's Den in its third series in 2006.

Meaden is an English businesswoman and investor who became one of the programme's most recognisable Dragons. Before joining the show, she had built experience in family businesses, leisure and tourism, including the Weststar Holidays group.

Her arrival followed the departure of Rachel Elnaugh from the regular panel. Meaden's direct questioning and emphasis on commercial fundamentals became recurring features of her appearances, and she remained associated with the programme for many series.

She is sometimes described as an original Dragon because she has been part of the show for so long. Strictly, however, she joined after the first two series and was not in the launch panel.