Which Dragon's Den investor left the BBC panel after series 12 in 2014?

Duncan Bannatyne left the Dragon's Den panel after series 12 in 2014. He had been one of the programme's original Dragons when the BBC series began in 2005.

Bannatyne made his fortune through care homes, health clubs and leisure businesses, and he was known on the show for demanding clear evidence of sales and profitability. His departure ended a nine-year run as a regular investor.

The timing is sometimes confused with the exits of other early Dragons. Theo Paphitis left earlier, after series 8, while Peter Jones and Deborah Meaden continued in later series. Bannatyne's post-show television work included documentaries and appearances connected with business and charity.