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Dragons' Den

Mondays to Thursdays at 19:00

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Five multi-millionaires looking for their next big investment meet a stream of budding entrepreneurs hungry for a cash injection to turn their business dreams into reality.

Who will impress the Dragons with their three-minute pitch and go on to secure financial backing? And who will leave the Den empty-handed and shamed?

When's it on?

  • Dragons' Den

    25 May 2013, 15:00

    On offer for the dragons today are products including a Mexican food range and a product that makes money from thin air.

    • 26 May 2013, 06:00

      Episode 4 Series 9

    • 27 May 2013, 13:50

      Episode 4 Series 9

  • Dragons' Den

    25 May 2013, 15:55

    Pitches include a pantomime company and a fast-paced delivery service.

    • 26 May 2013, 06:55

      Episode 5 Series 9

  • Dragons' Den

    25 May 2013, 17:00

    A former firefighter asks the Dragons to invest in a car that thinks it's a bike.

    • 26 May 2013, 07:50

      Episode 6 Series 9

  • Dragons' Den

    25 May 2013, 18:00

    On offer for the dragons today are products including a solution to aid nasal mucus extraction from babies.

    • 26 May 2013, 08:50

      Episode 7 Series 9

  • Dragons' Den

    27 May 2013, 19:00

    Two Manchester-based business partners hope their unusual garden pods will create a stir.

    • 28 May 2013, 13:50

      Episode 8 Series 9

    • 31 May 2013, 19:00

      Episode 8 Series 9

    • 1 June 2013, 15:00

      Episode 8 Series 9

    • 3 June 2013, 13:45

      Episode 8 Series 9

  • Dragons' Den

    28 May 2013, 19:00

    A bride and her business partner seek long-term commitment from a Dragon, and an inventor attempts to wow the dragons with his…

    • 29 May 2013, 13:35

      Episode 9 Series 9

    • 1 June 2013, 15:55

      Episode 9 Series 9

  • Dragons' Den

    29 May 2013, 19:00

    A young businessman from Lancashire tries for the biggest cash investment ever achieved in the Den.

    • 30 May 2013, 13:50

      Episode 10 Series 9

    • 1 June 2013, 17:00

      Episode 10 Series 9

  • Dragons' Den

    30 May 2013, 19:00

    The Dragons reveal the secrets of pitching and presentation and catch up with the entrepreneurs who have had the most memorable…

    • 31 May 2013, 13:40

      Episode 11 Series 9

    • 1 June 2013, 18:00

      Episode 11 Series 9

  • Dragons' Den

    3 June 2013, 19:00

    The Dragons offer some top tips that we all can use to get a better deal and revisit some of the best haggling entrepreneurs…

    • 4 June 2013, 13:50

      Episode 12 Series 9

    • 8 June 2013, 15:00

      Episode 12 Series 9

    • 9 June 2013, 06:00

      Episode 12 Series 9

  • Dragons' Den

    4 June 2013, 19:00

    The Dragons reveal how the strength of an idea is the key to unlocking their cash in the Den and revisit some successful past…

    • 5 June 2013, 13:50

      Episode 13 Series 9

    • 8 June 2013, 15:55

      Episode 13 Series 9

    • 9 June 2013, 06:55

      Episode 13 Series 9

  • Dragons' Den

    5 June 2013, 19:00

    The Dragons reveal vital tips to help up-and-coming entrepreneurs create a successful business plan and pay a visit to some…

    • 6 June 2013, 14:05

      Episode 14 Series 9

    • 8 June 2013, 17:00

      Episode 14 Series 9

    • 9 June 2013, 07:55

      Episode 14 Series 9

  • Dragons' Den

    6 June 2013, 19:00

    On offer for the dragons today are products including a talking tree, a travel cushion and an item that brightens up garden…

    • 7 June 2013, 13:50

      Episode 1 Series 6

    • 8 June 2013, 18:00

      Episode 1 Series 6

    • 9 June 2013, 08:50

      Episode 1 Series 6

  • Dragons' Den

    7 June 2013, 19:00

    On offer for the dragons today are products including jewellery, Chilly Billy ice and in-line roller skates.

    • 9 June 2013, 09:50

      Episode 2 Series 6

    • 10 June 2013, 13:50

      Episode 2 Series 6

  • Dragons' Den

    10 June 2013, 19:00

    On offer for the dragons today are ideas including eco-friendly computers, a new spin on outdoor cooking and and party products…

    • 11 June 2013, 14:00

      Episode 3 Series 6

  • Dragons' Den

    11 June 2013, 19:00

    On offer for the dragons today are products including men's underpants, a pram accessory and a motorcycle helmet with wipers…

    • 12 June 2013, 14:00

      Episode 4 Series 6

  • Dragons' Den

    12 June 2013, 19:00

    On offer for the dragons today are products including a website for foodies, a haircutting tool and a music game.

    • 13 June 2013, 14:00

      Episode 5 Series 6

  • Dragons' Den

    13 June 2013, 19:00

    On offer for the dragons today are products including a ladderbox, a mobile alcohol breath testing kit and a magic pizza device…

    • 14 June 2013, 13:55

      Episode 6 Series 6

  • Duncan Bannatyne

    Dragon Duncan Bannatyne

    Glaswegian Duncan broke his business stride trading frozen bites out of a £450 ice cream van, and went on to start a nursing home business that sold for £46 million in 1996.

    He is now known for his Bannatyne chain of bars and hotels, as well as his Sensory Spa chain of luxury wellbeing hotspots. He is worth more than £130 million!

  • Peter Jones

    Dragon Peter Jones

    After founding his own tennis academy at the tender age of 16, Peter turned technical and set up a computer and support business that was fated by a bad investment in a restaurant.

    Never one to be beaten, in 1998 he founded Phones International, a thriving telecommunications firm. He is worth more than £300 million!

  • Simon Woodroffe

    Dragon Simon Woodroffe

    In his youth, Simon worked as a set designer for the likes of Rod Stewart, but turned his back on the stage to make it big in business.

    He made his name and fortune launching YO! Sushi in 1997 – the UK’s first conveyor belt sushi bar and restaurant chain – and is reported to have netted a tidy £10 million from part-selling the business in 2003.

  • Doug Richard

    Dragon Doug Richard

    Founder of the UK high-tech investment company Library House, Californian Doug is a serial entrepreneur and philanthropist that has made his name and fortune trading in IT and software.

    Doug's award-winning work in launching new enterprises into uncertain markets has made him a business hotshot around the globe.

  • Rachel Elnaugh

    Dragon Rachel Elnaugh

    As the only female Dragon, Rachel is waving the flag for women in business – and she knows her stuff.

    At the age of 24, she gained fame and fortune founding the luxury gift business Red Letter Days, which she grew from nothing on a shoestring budget into a multi-million pound household brand.

Business School

Top business advice and tips from Dragons' Den star Peter Jones...

  • Peter Jones

    Attitude

    Peter Jones on having the right head for business. >>

  • Peter Jones

    Plan

    Peter Jones on preparing the perfect business plan. >>

  • Peter Jones

    Backing

    Peter Jones on how to secure financial backing. >>

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You have 60 seconds to answer 10 BUSINESS JARGON questions. Good luck!

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