Which investor joined the BBC business show Dragon's Den in its second series?

Duncan Bannatyne joined the BBC business show Dragon's Den in its second series.

Bannatyne was already known as a British entrepreneur and businessman before becoming a dragon. His business interests included health clubs, hotels and care homes, and his public profile helped make him a recognisable member of the investment panel.

The programme's first series established the core idea of entrepreneurs pitching directly to investors. Bannatyne's arrival in series two expanded the panel and added another investor with experience building businesses across several service industries.

He remained associated with the programme for many years. Viewers sometimes confuse the arrival dates of the dragons because the panel changed repeatedly across the show's long run. The series number, rather than a later repeat or special, identifies Bannatyne's entry point here.