Evan Davis took over as presenter of Dragon's Den from Adrian Chiles for the programme's second series.
Davis became the principal on-screen guide to the BBC business series after its first run. He introduced the entrepreneurs, explained parts of the negotiations and helped viewers follow the financial language used in the den. The dragons themselves remained the decision-makers in the pitches.
The presenter change happened early in the show's British history, which is why some viewers remember Davis as if he had hosted the programme from its beginning. Adrian Chiles presented the first series, while Davis hosted the many later episodes that established the show's familiar format.
Davis had a background in economics and journalism, making him particularly well suited to explain issues such as valuation, turnover, profit and equity. He later became a prominent presenter of BBC news and current-affairs programming.