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Dragons' Den 2005

“It's make or break time.”

★ 6.4/10 · 34 votes TV-PG Reality 23 seasons · 277 eps Returning Series
Where to watch: BBC iPlayer
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What is Dragons' Den?

The television series "Dragons' Den" features entrepreneurs pitching their business ideas to a group of investors. The entrepreneurs are given a limited amount of time to present their proposals.

Type
TV series
Year
2005
Status
Returning Series
Episodes
277
Runtime
60 minutes
First aired
Jan 4, 2005
Last aired
Mar 12, 2026
Original language
EN
Origin
GB
Networks
BBC One, BBC Two
Genres
Reality
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Overview

The television series "Dragons' Den" features entrepreneurs pitching their business ideas to a group of investors. The entrepreneurs are given a limited amount of time to present their proposals. A group of multi-millionaires is willing to invest their own money in the businesses they find promising. The series is a reality television program where entrepreneurs compete for investments from these investors.

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Should you watch it?

“Aspiring entrepreneurs pitch business concepts to five wealthy investors for a chance at funding.”

Reasons to watch
  • high stakes negotiations
  • insight into business strategies
Keep in mind
  • repetitive format

Watch it if you enjoy reality television focused on entrepreneurship and financial deal-making.

The series is rated TV-PG.

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Episode guide

Season 1 · 6 episodes Open the complete Season 1 guide →
Season 2 · 8 episodes
Season 3 · 10 episodes
Season 4 · 10 episodes
Season 5 · 10 episodes

Frequently asked questions

What is the show about?

Budding entrepreneurs pitch their business ideas to five multi-millionaires.

How long do pitchers have?

Each entrepreneur is given three minutes to present their pitch.

Who are the investors?

The investors are five multi-millionaires willing to use their own cash.

What is the rating?

The show is rated TV-PG.

What genre is the show?

It is a reality television series.