Dragons' Den

Name: Dragons' Den
Genre: Reality
Released: 2005-01-04
Rating: 6.4
Cast: Touker Suleyman, Peter Jones, Deborah Meaden, Evan Davis, Steven Bartlett

RETURNING23 Seasons284 Episodes★ 6.4

Dragons' Den is a reality series on BBC One that premiered in 2005, with 23 seasons and 284 episodes to date. Its most recent episode aired on Sep 25, 2026, and more episodes are on the way.

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NetworkBBC One

First AiredJan 4, 2005

Last AiredSep 25, 2026

GenreReality

Runtime60 min

LanguageEnglish

CountryUnited Kingdom

ProductionBBC Studios, BBC Studios Productions, BBC Studios Factual Entertainment Productions

Budding entrepreneurs get three minutes to pitch their business ideas to five multi-millionaires willing to invest their own cash.

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Cast

Touker Suleyman

Dragon

Peter Jones

Dragon

Deborah Meaden

Dragon

Evan Davis

Presenter

Steven Bartlett

Dragon

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Seasons & Episodes23 seasons · 284 episodes

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E1Episode 1

Jan 29, 202659m

Dragons' Den returns with an exciting line-up of celebrity guests. In this episode, cosmetic powerhouse Jenna Meek joins Peter Jones, Deborah Meaden, Steven Bartlett and Touker Suleyman.

E2Episode 2

Feb 5, 202658m

The pitches in this episode are for skincare made from rescued food, a device that keeps golf balls spotless, an app that helps you to overpay your mortgage and spicy seasoning balls.

E3Episode 3

Feb 12, 202659m

Beauty empire founder Susie Ma joins the Dragons to test a set of pitches that comprises a money-saving app, home-baking kits, an AI-powered cat flap and a fresh take on composting toilets.

E4Episode 4

Feb 19, 202659m

A cookie business founded by two brother, a mission-led sports events company, an online business with products for limb mobility and a sea-moss-powered wellness brand.

E5Episode 5

Feb 26, 202658m

CEO of Refy Beauty, Jenna Meek, returns to the Den. The pitches this time are a phone call-first dating app, a glam makeover to a camping classic, gut-friendly ferments and headphone kits for kids.

E6Episode 6

Mar 5, 202658m

In this episode, the pitches are a 'nose-friendly' home composter, a GP with a medical bag redesign, a DIY drinks entrepreneur, and a husband-and-wife team with a pre-loved kitchen business.

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E7Episode 7

Mar 12, 202658m

The pitches are for an oat-powered snack range, a father-and-son duo's DIY gadget, real-world hide-and-seek adventures, and a sun-shielding lip care range.

E8Episode 8

Aug 20, 202658m

The pitches in this episode are water-saving hair care, traditional confectionery, handcrafted spice blends and a mission-led travel start-up.

E9Episode 9

Aug 27, 202658m

The pitches to the Dragons are nut-and-seed-based snacks, a gadget for tackling water waste, a vision for upscaling a mural installation business and cricket gear designed to empower girls and women.

E10Episode 10

Sep 3, 202658m

The pitches to the Dragons this week are alcohol-liberated wine, music events with social enterprise at their core, a proposal for a new retail venue and all-natural, plant-based ice cream.

E11Episode 11

Sep 10, 202658m

The business ideas seeking investment in this episode are miniature golf for your fingers, premium canned seafood, botanical brews and an ethical clothing brand.

E12Episode 12

Sep 17, 202658m

The pitches in this episode are a Cumbria-based spelt pasta business, a family-run inflatable pub venture, smart plant sensors and a vegetable-packed instant soup brand.

E13Episode 13

Sep 24, 202658m

The pitches to the Dragons are embroidered pet portraits, flat-pack women's urinals, specialist fishing equipment and flavoured pickling liquids.

E14Episode 14

Sep 25, 202659m

This time, pitches include turning gift cards to cash, calisthenics for kids, hand-picked hidden escapes, and a husband-and-wife duo offering fairground-style experiences.

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About Dragons' Den

Dragons' Den is a reality series on BBC One. The show first aired on Jan 4, 2005 and currently has 23 seasons and 284 episodes. Dragons' Den is currently airing; its most recent episode aired on Sep 25, 2026. It has a rating of 6.4/10 based on 36 votes. The cast includes Touker Suleyman, Peter Jones, Deborah Meaden, Evan Davis, Steven Bartlett.