Which former Dragons' Den investor left the British programme in 2014 after appearing since its first series?

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Duncan Bannatyne left the British programme Dragons' Den in 2014 after appearing from its first series.

Bannatyne is a Scottish entrepreneur, author and philanthropist. He built businesses in sectors including care homes, health clubs and hotels, and his commercial background shaped the practical questions he asked entrepreneurs on the programme.

He was part of the original British Dragons' Den line-up when the BBC series began in 2005. His departure in 2014 marked the end of one of the show's longest early runs and contributed to another change in the investor panel.

The date can be confused with the departures of other original Dragons. Theo Paphitis also left earlier, while Peter Jones remained associated with the programme as its continuing original investor.

Source: Wikipedia · fact-checked Oct. 2026

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