The British television series Dragon's Den originally broadcast on BBC Two when it premiered in 2005.
The programme is a British adaptation of the Japanese format Money Tigers, in which entrepreneurs present business proposals to wealthy investors. The BBC retained the central idea while developing a distinctly British panel of investors, known as dragons.
Dragon's Den became associated with BBC Two's factual and entertainment programming before later episodes also received broader BBC scheduling and digital availability. The title uses the possessive form “Dragons'” in the British series, distinguishing it from some international versions that use “Dragon's Den.”
The programme is also commonly confused with the similarly formatted BBC series The Apprentice, but the two shows have different premises: Dragon's Den focuses on entrepreneurs seeking investment, while The Apprentice follows candidates competing for a business role.