Which investor joined the British TV series Dragons' Den in its third series in 2006?

Deborah Meaden joined the British TV series Dragons' Den in its third series in 2006.

Meaden became one of the programme's best-known investors, bringing experience from family businesses and consumer brands. Before joining the show, she had built a career in business and had been involved in the leisure industry, including the Weststar Holidays group.

Her arrival followed the first two series, which featured the original panel of investors. Meaden remained a regular Dragon for many years and became associated with direct, commercially focused questions about sales, margins, ownership and growth.

A common mix-up is confusing Meaden with Kelly Hoppen, who joined much later, or with Touker Suleyman, who became a Dragon in 2015. The programme uses the word “Dragon” for its panel of potential investors, rather than for the entrepreneurs seeking funding.