Peter Jones has been the only original Dragon to remain on the British series continuously since 2005.
Jones joined the programme for its first series, alongside Duncan Bannatyne, Theo Paphitis, Rachel Elnaugh and Doug Richard. As the other original investors departed or changed roles, Jones continued to appear as a central member of the panel.
He is a British entrepreneur and investor whose business interests have included mobile communications, technology and leisure. On the programme, he is particularly associated with probing questions about valuations, sales and the practical route to growth.
Duncan Bannatyne, Theo Paphitis and Doug Richard are often remembered as original Dragons, but they did not remain for the entire run. Rachel Elnaugh also left the panel early, making Jones the enduring link with the show's first episode.