Who presented the UK television series Dragons' Den for most of its run?

Evan Davis presented the UK television series Dragons' Den for most of its run.

Davis is a British economist, journalist, and broadcaster. He became the programme's presenter when the BBC series began and served as its familiar on-screen guide for many years. His role included introducing the entrepreneurs, explaining the stakes of each pitch, and helping viewers follow complicated business negotiations.

The presenter is not one of the investors. That distinction matters because the Dragons receive most of the attention during the pitches, while the presenter provides structure and context from outside the negotiation. Davis's calm interviewing style also contrasted with the more confrontational questioning sometimes used by investors.

Other broadcasters have appeared in related business programmes, and presenters have changed in international adaptations. For the UK version, however, Evan Davis is the long-standing presenter most closely associated with the series.