Which Dragon left the UK television show Dragon’s Den in 2014?

Duncan Bannatyne left the UK television show Dragon’s Den in 2014.

Duncan Bannatyne is a Scottish entrepreneur, philanthropist and author who became one of the best-known early Dragons. His business interests included health clubs and care homes, and he brought an outspoken, energetic presence to the investor panel. His time on the programme helped make him familiar to viewers beyond the companies he owned.

Bannatyne’s departure came after several years as a Dragon and formed part of the continuing reshaping of the panel. The programme did not end when he left; instead, later series introduced other investors with different commercial backgrounds. This is why departure dates are useful for distinguishing Bannatyne from Theo Paphitis, who left in 2013.

The date refers to his departure from the BBC series, not the date he began his business career or the publication of one of his books. Bannatyne continued public and business work after leaving the investor panel.