Duncan Bannatyne left the British television series Dragons' Den in 2014 after appearing from its launch.
Bannatyne was one of the original investors when the BBC programme began in 2005. He became known for direct questioning, strong reactions to business valuations and a willingness to challenge contestants about profitability and ownership.
His business interests included health clubs, hotels and care homes through the Bannatyne Group. His television profile made him one of the most recognisable members of the early Dragons' panel.
The year 2014 marks his departure from the programme, not the end of his wider business career. Peter Jones was the original Dragon who continued on the British series after the other launch-era investors had departed. That distinction is a common source of confusion when comparing the original panel with later line-ups.