Who was the first presenter of the British television show Dragons' Den?

Adrian Chiles was the first presenter of the British television show Dragons' Den.

Chiles hosted the programme when it launched in 2005, introducing entrepreneurs and guiding viewers through the pitches and negotiations. His role was separate from that of the Dragons, who supplied the investment decisions and business scrutiny.

He later became widely known for presenting television and radio programmes, including The One Show and football coverage. Evan Davis subsequently became the main presenter of Dragons' Den, taking over in 2007 and becoming closely associated with the programme.

A common mix-up is to identify Davis as the original host because he presented the show for many later series. The distinction matters: Chiles belongs to the launch era, while Davis became the long-term face of the programme after the initial series.