Get ready for another thrilling episode of “Dragons’ Den” as Season 21 Episode 14 hits the screens this Thursday, April 4, 2024, at 7:00 Pm on BBC One. In this highly anticipated installment, aspiring entrepreneurs from all walks of life will have the opportunity to pitch their innovative business ideas to a panel of five seasoned multi-millionaires, known as the Dragons.
With just three minutes to make their pitch, contestants must impress the Dragons with their creativity, passion, and business acumen. From groundbreaking inventions to revolutionary concepts, each entrepreneur hopes to secure the investment needed to turn their dreams into reality.
After the pitch, the pressure heats up as the Dragons grill the contestants with probing questions about their ventures, challenging them to defend their ideas and demonstrate their potential for success.
Join in on the excitement as the drama unfolds in the Den, where fortunes are made and dreams are shattered with each decision.
With just three minutes to make their pitch, contestants must impress the Dragons with their creativity, passion, and business acumen. From groundbreaking inventions to revolutionary concepts, each entrepreneur hopes to secure the investment needed to turn their dreams into reality.
After the pitch, the pressure heats up as the Dragons grill the contestants with probing questions about their ventures, challenging them to defend their ideas and demonstrate their potential for success.
Join in on the excitement as the drama unfolds in the Den, where fortunes are made and dreams are shattered with each decision.
- 3/29/2024
- by Posts UK
- TV Everyday
Get ready for another exciting episode of “Dragons’ Den,” airing this Thursday at 8:00 Pm on BBC One. In this popular reality series, entrepreneurs from all walks of life have the chance to pitch their business ideas to a panel of five seasoned investors, known as the Dragons.
Each entrepreneur has just three minutes to present their business proposal, hoping to persuade the Dragons to invest their own money and help bring their ideas to life. From innovative products to revolutionary services, the pitches cover a wide range of industries and concepts.
After the pitch, the Dragons have the opportunity to ask probing questions about the venture, diving deeper into the entrepreneur’s plans, projections, and potential for success. It’s a high-stakes game of negotiation and persuasion as both sides work to strike a deal that benefits everyone involved.
Don’t miss out on the action and excitement of “Dragons’ Den,...
Each entrepreneur has just three minutes to present their business proposal, hoping to persuade the Dragons to invest their own money and help bring their ideas to life. From innovative products to revolutionary services, the pitches cover a wide range of industries and concepts.
After the pitch, the Dragons have the opportunity to ask probing questions about the venture, diving deeper into the entrepreneur’s plans, projections, and potential for success. It’s a high-stakes game of negotiation and persuasion as both sides work to strike a deal that benefits everyone involved.
Don’t miss out on the action and excitement of “Dragons’ Den,...
- 3/22/2024
- by Posts UK
- TV Everyday
Get ready for an exciting and entrepreneurial evening with the latest episode of “Dragons’ Den,” airing this Thursday at 8:00 Pm on BBC One. In Season 21 Episode 12, viewers are treated to a diverse array of pitches from aspiring entrepreneurs eager to secure investment from the formidable panel of Dragons.
First up, a father-and-son duo showcase their innovative shower cleaning invention, hoping to impress the Dragons with its potential to revolutionize bathroom maintenance. Next, an investment banker turned entrepreneur presents her solution to bladder incontinence, confident that her product will address a pressing healthcare need.
Then, a passionate foodie shares her ambitious plans for her bean brand, aiming to capture the hearts and taste buds of consumers nationwide. Finally, a pair of skincare enthusiasts pitch their beauty price comparison app, seeking investment to scale their business and disrupt the beauty industry.
With each pitch offering its own unique blend of innovation,...
First up, a father-and-son duo showcase their innovative shower cleaning invention, hoping to impress the Dragons with its potential to revolutionize bathroom maintenance. Next, an investment banker turned entrepreneur presents her solution to bladder incontinence, confident that her product will address a pressing healthcare need.
Then, a passionate foodie shares her ambitious plans for her bean brand, aiming to capture the hearts and taste buds of consumers nationwide. Finally, a pair of skincare enthusiasts pitch their beauty price comparison app, seeking investment to scale their business and disrupt the beauty industry.
With each pitch offering its own unique blend of innovation,...
- 3/15/2024
- by Posts UK
- TV Everyday
Get ready for another round of entrepreneurial excitement as “Dragons’ Den” returns with Season 21 Episode 2, hitting the screens on Thursday, January 11, 2024, at 8:00 Pm on BBC One. In this episode, the Den welcomes a diverse trio of hopefuls, each armed with innovative ideas and a passion for success.
First up are a former special effects make-up artist and her brother, showcasing their natural skincare range. The Dragons are in for a treat as they explore the potential of this unique venture, testing the waters of the beauty industry.
Following closely are a dynamic pair of twins, armed with a solution to aid renters in securing mortgages or leases. Their pitch promises to revolutionize the real estate landscape, leaving viewers curious about the Dragons’ reactions to this inventive proposal.
Lastly, a wild swimming entrepreneur dives into the Den, hoping to make a splash with their business idea. As the Dragons assess the viability of each pitch,...
First up are a former special effects make-up artist and her brother, showcasing their natural skincare range. The Dragons are in for a treat as they explore the potential of this unique venture, testing the waters of the beauty industry.
Following closely are a dynamic pair of twins, armed with a solution to aid renters in securing mortgages or leases. Their pitch promises to revolutionize the real estate landscape, leaving viewers curious about the Dragons’ reactions to this inventive proposal.
Lastly, a wild swimming entrepreneur dives into the Den, hoping to make a splash with their business idea. As the Dragons assess the viability of each pitch,...
- 1/5/2024
- by Posts UK
- TV Everyday
This Thursday on BBC One, the entrepreneurial stage is set for an exhilarating Season 21 Episode 1 of “Dragons’ Den” at 8:00 Pm. Aspiring entrepreneurs are gearing up for a shot at making their dreams come true as they step into the den to pitch their business ideas to five shrewd multimillionaire investors.
In this make-or-break episode, the tension is palpable as each entrepreneur has only one chance to impress the seasoned panel of investors. The stakes are high, and the pressure is on to secure the backing that could turn their business aspirations into reality. Viewers can anticipate a rollercoaster of pitches, ranging from innovative concepts to ambitious ventures, all with the hopes of winning over the dragons. “Dragons’ Den” continues its legacy of showcasing the highs and lows of entrepreneurship, providing an inside look at the cutthroat world of business investment. Tune in at 8:00 Pm for an evening of suspense,...
In this make-or-break episode, the tension is palpable as each entrepreneur has only one chance to impress the seasoned panel of investors. The stakes are high, and the pressure is on to secure the backing that could turn their business aspirations into reality. Viewers can anticipate a rollercoaster of pitches, ranging from innovative concepts to ambitious ventures, all with the hopes of winning over the dragons. “Dragons’ Den” continues its legacy of showcasing the highs and lows of entrepreneurship, providing an inside look at the cutthroat world of business investment. Tune in at 8:00 Pm for an evening of suspense,...
- 12/29/2023
- by Posts UK
- TV Everyday
Kelly Hoppen has quit Dragons' Den.
The interior designer will bow out of the BBC Two show at the end of the upcoming series, which begins this weekend.
She joined the programme back in 2013 as a replacement for Hilary Devey.
Hoppen said: "After two great years as an investor on Dragons' Den, I have decided the current series will be my last. I have had a brilliant time and made several successful investments.
"It has been a privilege to be part of a programme which champions entrepreneurs. However, due to a packed schedule and international commitments, including a new venture designing film sets, I sadly cannot commit to the filming schedule.
"I will continue to work and invest in young entrepreneurs. I have thoroughly enjoyed my time on Dragons' Den and met many inspiring entrepreneurs along my journey. I will miss my fellow judges and I'm sure someone amazing will fill my seat.
The interior designer will bow out of the BBC Two show at the end of the upcoming series, which begins this weekend.
She joined the programme back in 2013 as a replacement for Hilary Devey.
Hoppen said: "After two great years as an investor on Dragons' Den, I have decided the current series will be my last. I have had a brilliant time and made several successful investments.
"It has been a privilege to be part of a programme which champions entrepreneurs. However, due to a packed schedule and international commitments, including a new venture designing film sets, I sadly cannot commit to the filming schedule.
"I will continue to work and invest in young entrepreneurs. I have thoroughly enjoyed my time on Dragons' Den and met many inspiring entrepreneurs along my journey. I will miss my fellow judges and I'm sure someone amazing will fill my seat.
- 1/23/2015
- Digital Spy
Kelly Hoppen believes her ''creative background'' makes her stand out from the other Dragons on 'Dragons' Den'. The 54-year-old interior designer - who replaced Hilary Devey on the BBC Two show earlier this year - thinks she brings something different to the panel because of her artistic experience and imagination. Speaking exclusively to Bang Showbiz, she said: ''I became a Dragon because I love the show and am passionate about working with entrepreneurs. ''I hear interesting ideas and help guide entrepreneurs to having a successful business and if I find a great investment whilst doing that, wonderful! I knew I...
- 11/12/2013
- Virgin Media - TV
A trailer for the new series of Dragons' Den has debuted.
The trailer - which features footage of newly recruited Dragons Piers Linney and Kelly Hoppen - was unveiled today (July 29) ahead of the show's return in August.
The pair replace Hilary Devey and Theo Paphitis on the show, after both decided not to return to their roles. They join Duncan Bannatyne, Deborah Meaden and Peter Jones on the panel.
Linney recently told Digital Spy that he felt the BBC series was in need of a revamp, saying: "Personally, I've watched the programme previously and I think it needed to be reinvigorated and freshened up."
"I think what's good about Kelly and Piers is that they bring a different dynamic," co-star Meaden added.
Dragons' Den's eleventh series begins next month on BBC Two.
The trailer - which features footage of newly recruited Dragons Piers Linney and Kelly Hoppen - was unveiled today (July 29) ahead of the show's return in August.
The pair replace Hilary Devey and Theo Paphitis on the show, after both decided not to return to their roles. They join Duncan Bannatyne, Deborah Meaden and Peter Jones on the panel.
Linney recently told Digital Spy that he felt the BBC series was in need of a revamp, saying: "Personally, I've watched the programme previously and I think it needed to be reinvigorated and freshened up."
"I think what's good about Kelly and Piers is that they bring a different dynamic," co-star Meaden added.
Dragons' Den's eleventh series begins next month on BBC Two.
- 7/29/2013
- Digital Spy
Dragons' Den star Duncan Bannatyne has criticised former co-star Hilary Devey.
The businessman claimed Devey would often arrive up to six hours late on the set of the BBC series.
He also stated that she would likely have been fired from the show had she not quit last year.
"I don't miss Hilary. She was never on set, she was always late," he told The Sun.
"Hilary can turn up six hours late and walk in like nothing has happened. And then say, 'I wasn't late'."
The Scot continued: "I don't think she would have had another year on Dragons' Den. I think she would have been let go if she hadn't left."
Dragons' Den will introduce interior designer Kelly Hoppen and former investment banker Piers Linney as replacements for the outgoing Devey and Theo Paphitis.
Bannatyne said of the new additions to the den: "Kelly has got an amazing insight into design and nutrition.
The businessman claimed Devey would often arrive up to six hours late on the set of the BBC series.
He also stated that she would likely have been fired from the show had she not quit last year.
"I don't miss Hilary. She was never on set, she was always late," he told The Sun.
"Hilary can turn up six hours late and walk in like nothing has happened. And then say, 'I wasn't late'."
The Scot continued: "I don't think she would have had another year on Dragons' Den. I think she would have been let go if she hadn't left."
Dragons' Den will introduce interior designer Kelly Hoppen and former investment banker Piers Linney as replacements for the outgoing Devey and Theo Paphitis.
Bannatyne said of the new additions to the den: "Kelly has got an amazing insight into design and nutrition.
- 7/15/2013
- Digital Spy
'Dragon's Den' star Duncan Bannatyne has slammed his former co-star Hilary Devey for always being late. The Scottish businessman has hit out at the 56-year-old entrepreneur claiming she would have been sacked if she hadn't of left on her own accord because she contributed to the show's failure by turning up to filming almost six hours late. Speaking to The Sun newspaper, he said: ''I don't miss Hilary. She was never on set, she was always late. ''Hilary can turn up six hours late and walk in like nothing has happened. And then say, 'I wasn't late'. ''I don't think she would...
- 7/15/2013
- Virgin Media - TV
Blue are set to take part in an episode of The Million Pound Drop Live.
Channel 4 has confirmed that the boyband will appear on the gameshow in a bid to raise money for their chosen charity, the Teenage Cancer Trust.
Duncan James, Simon Webbe, Antony Costa and Lee Ryan take advantage of the new rules, which now allow four people to take on the challenge, rather than two.
Another twist to the show this series gives contestants the option to risk their winnings on one final question for a chance to double their money.
The 'All Rise' singers join a host of other famous faces who have previously appeared on the Davina McCall-hosted quiz, including Dermot O'Leary, Fearne Cotton, Zara Phillips and Anthony Joshua.
Jls members Aston Merrygold and Jb Gill, took on the live gameshow last Friday (June 28), while Radio 1 DJ Greg James and Dragon's Den star...
Channel 4 has confirmed that the boyband will appear on the gameshow in a bid to raise money for their chosen charity, the Teenage Cancer Trust.
Duncan James, Simon Webbe, Antony Costa and Lee Ryan take advantage of the new rules, which now allow four people to take on the challenge, rather than two.
Another twist to the show this series gives contestants the option to risk their winnings on one final question for a chance to double their money.
The 'All Rise' singers join a host of other famous faces who have previously appeared on the Davina McCall-hosted quiz, including Dermot O'Leary, Fearne Cotton, Zara Phillips and Anthony Joshua.
Jls members Aston Merrygold and Jb Gill, took on the live gameshow last Friday (June 28), while Radio 1 DJ Greg James and Dragon's Den star...
- 7/5/2013
- Digital Spy
Aston Merrygold and J.B. Gill are to star on 'The Million Pound Drop Live'. The Jls singers will team up on the Channel 4 game show - which is hosted by Davina McCall - in an attempt to win money for their charity, the Jls Foundation, which is in conjunction with Cancer Research UK. Former 'Dragons' Den' star Hilary Devey and Radio 1 DJ Greg James will also join forces on the programme for their chosen charities the Stroke Association and the Carers Trust. The celebrity pairings will aim to keep hold of £1 million by betting the cash on...
- 6/21/2013
- Virgin Media - TV
Jls, Greg James and Hilary Devey have all signed up for celebrity editions of The Million Pound Drop Live.
Aston Merrygold and Jb Gill, from X Factor boyband Jls, will take on the Davina McCall-hosted quiz on Friday, June 28.
Radio 1 DJ James and former Dragons' Den star Hilary Devey will conclude the latest series run on Saturday, July 20.
Merrygold and Gill are hoping to win money for their Jls Foundation in conjunction with Cancer Research UK.
Devey and James will be raising money for the Stroke Association and the Carers Trust.
Previous celebrities who have taken on the challenge and won money include Larry and George Lamb, Harry Judd, Andrew Flintoff, Jack Whitehall, Chris Moyles and Last Leg duo Josh Widdicombe and Alex Brooker.
The current series of Million Pound Drop Live continues tonight (June 21) at 9pm on Channel 4.
Watch highlights of Jack Whitehall's Million Pound Drop...
Aston Merrygold and Jb Gill, from X Factor boyband Jls, will take on the Davina McCall-hosted quiz on Friday, June 28.
Radio 1 DJ James and former Dragons' Den star Hilary Devey will conclude the latest series run on Saturday, July 20.
Merrygold and Gill are hoping to win money for their Jls Foundation in conjunction with Cancer Research UK.
Devey and James will be raising money for the Stroke Association and the Carers Trust.
Previous celebrities who have taken on the challenge and won money include Larry and George Lamb, Harry Judd, Andrew Flintoff, Jack Whitehall, Chris Moyles and Last Leg duo Josh Widdicombe and Alex Brooker.
The current series of Million Pound Drop Live continues tonight (June 21) at 9pm on Channel 4.
Watch highlights of Jack Whitehall's Million Pound Drop...
- 6/21/2013
- Digital Spy
Aston Merrygold and J.B. Gill are to star on 'The Million Pound Drop Live'. The Jls singers will team up on the Channel 4 game show - which is hosted by Davina McCall - in an attempt to win money for their charity, the Jls Foundation, which is in conjunction with Cancer Research UK. Former 'Dragons' Den' star Hilary Devey and Radio 1 DJ Greg James will also join forces on the programme for their chosen charities the Stroke Association and the Carers Trust. The celebrity pairings will aim to keep hold of £1 million by betting the cash on...
- 6/20/2013
- Virgin Media - TV
Peter Andre's new ITV2 show My Life scored good ratings for the channel on Thursday evening (April 4).
The latest chapter of Andre's ITV2 canon attracted 949,000 (4.1%) viewers at 9pm, while a further 266k (1.5%) tuned in on ITV2+1, overnight data reveals.
Celebrity Juice climbed from last week to an impressive 1.27 million viewers at 10pm.
BBC One came out on top in the primetime ratings overall, with MasterChef rising from Wednesday evening to 4.99m (21.9%) at 8pm.
Prisoners' Wives came to an end with a slight increase from last week, attracting 3.97m (17.1%) at 9pm.
BBC Two's Horizon special about a Minority Report-style crime prediction system secured 1.09m (4.7%) at 9pm.
Channel 4's latest episode of Secret Eaters brought in 1.46m (6.4%) at 8pm. Raunchy documentary Dogging Tales attracted 1.60m (9.5%) at 10pm.
Dragons' Den star Hilary Devey's new show The Intern launched to a relatively poor 1.11m (4.8%) at 9pm.
Meanwhile, Jodie Marsh's...
The latest chapter of Andre's ITV2 canon attracted 949,000 (4.1%) viewers at 9pm, while a further 266k (1.5%) tuned in on ITV2+1, overnight data reveals.
Celebrity Juice climbed from last week to an impressive 1.27 million viewers at 10pm.
BBC One came out on top in the primetime ratings overall, with MasterChef rising from Wednesday evening to 4.99m (21.9%) at 8pm.
Prisoners' Wives came to an end with a slight increase from last week, attracting 3.97m (17.1%) at 9pm.
BBC Two's Horizon special about a Minority Report-style crime prediction system secured 1.09m (4.7%) at 9pm.
Channel 4's latest episode of Secret Eaters brought in 1.46m (6.4%) at 8pm. Raunchy documentary Dogging Tales attracted 1.60m (9.5%) at 10pm.
Dragons' Den star Hilary Devey's new show The Intern launched to a relatively poor 1.11m (4.8%) at 9pm.
Meanwhile, Jodie Marsh's...
- 4/5/2013
- Digital Spy
Hilary Devey says her new show is nothing like 'The Apprentice' because it has ''a heart''. The businesswoman - who quit BBC Two investment programme 'Dragons' Den' to host her own show, 'The Intern' for Channel 4 - hit out at comparisons between her new programme and the Lord Alan Sugar-fronted BBC show, saying she can guarantee contestants a ''dream job'' every week. She said: ''It's got a heart, and me, kicking the candidates and tearing a strip off them when they need it. ''Every week there's a winner who walks away with a dream job.'' Hilary also slammed some of the...
- 4/2/2013
- Virgin Media - Celebrity
Hilary Devey says her new show is nothing like 'The Apprentice' because it has ''a heart''. The businesswoman - who quit BBC Two investment programme 'Dragons' Den' to host her own show, 'The Intern' for Channel 4 - hit out at comparisons between her new programme and the Lord Alan Sugar-fronted BBC show, saying she can guarantee contestants a ''dream job'' every week. She said: ''It's got a heart, and me, kicking the candidates and tearing a strip off them when they need it. ''Every week there's a winner who walks away with a dream job.'' Hilary also slammed some of the...
- 4/2/2013
- Virgin Media - TV
Hilary Devey quit 'Dragons' Den' because she didn't want to be part of an ensemble. The businesswoman - who left the BBC Two investment programme to host her own show, 'The Intern' for Channel 4 - has revealed she gave up her seat in the Den after two years because she wanted to be the main star in her own show. She said: ''I left for two reasons, really. I wanted to work on 'The Intern' project and I wanted to present on my own rather than work as part of an ensemble. ''I could still help entrepreneurs with investment because I have...
- 4/2/2013
- Virgin Media - TV
Hilary Devey quit 'Dragons' Den' because she didn't want to be part of an ensemble. The businesswoman - who left the BBC Two investment programme to host her own show, 'The Intern' for Channel 4 - has revealed she gave up her seat in the Den after two years because she wanted to be the main star in her own show. She said: ''I left for two reasons, really. I wanted to work on 'The Intern' project and I wanted to present on my own rather than work as part of an ensemble. ''I could still help entrepreneurs with investment because I have...
- 4/2/2013
- Virgin Media - Celebrity
Hilary Devey says her new show is nothing like 'The Apprentice' because it has ''a heart''. The businesswoman - who quit BBC Two investment programme 'Dragons' Den' to host her own show, 'The Intern' for Channel 4 - hit out at comparisons between her new programme and the Lord Alan Sugar-fronted BBC show, saying she can guarantee contestants a ''dream job'' every week. She said: ''It's got a heart, and me, kicking the candidates and tearing a strip off them when they need it. ''Every week there's a winner who walks away with a dream job.'' Hilary also slammed some of the...
- 3/28/2013
- Virgin Media - TV
Hilary Devey quit 'Dragons' Den' because she didn't want to be part of an ensemble. The businesswoman - who left the BBC Two investment programme to host her own show, 'The Intern' for Channel 4 - has revealed she gave up her seat in the Den after two years because she wanted to be the main star in her own show. She said: ''I left for two reasons, really. I wanted to work on 'The Intern' project and I wanted to present on my own rather than work as part of an ensemble. ''I could still help entrepreneurs with investment because I have...
- 3/28/2013
- Virgin Media - TV
Dragons' Den has announced Piers Linney as the fifth and final Dragon for its new series.
The co-ceo of Outsourcery - an award-winning cloud service provider - has previously appeared in Channel 4's The Secret Millionaire, where he worked with prisoners in a Young Offenders Institution.
He is also named on The Power List as one of the 100 most influential black Britons.
Linney joins Duncan Bannatyne, Peter Jones, Deborah Meaden and fellow new Dragon Kelly Hoppen on the 11th series of the BBC show.
"I am excited to have the opportunity to join Dragons' Den and once again support entrepreneurs both financially and through my extensive network," Linney said
"I also think I can widen the appeal of the Den to information economy entrepreneurs as they are key to the future success of the UK economy."
Watch a clip of Piers Linney giving his advice to entrepreneurs below:
Ceri Aston,...
The co-ceo of Outsourcery - an award-winning cloud service provider - has previously appeared in Channel 4's The Secret Millionaire, where he worked with prisoners in a Young Offenders Institution.
He is also named on The Power List as one of the 100 most influential black Britons.
Linney joins Duncan Bannatyne, Peter Jones, Deborah Meaden and fellow new Dragon Kelly Hoppen on the 11th series of the BBC show.
"I am excited to have the opportunity to join Dragons' Den and once again support entrepreneurs both financially and through my extensive network," Linney said
"I also think I can widen the appeal of the Den to information economy entrepreneurs as they are key to the future success of the UK economy."
Watch a clip of Piers Linney giving his advice to entrepreneurs below:
Ceri Aston,...
- 3/11/2013
- Digital Spy
Kelly Hoppen has joined 'Dragons' Den'. The interior design guru and businesswoman will join the panel of the BBC Two show for its 11th series, replacing Hilary Devey, who departed the show last year after inking a deal with Channel 4. She said: ''I have always been passionate about championing entrepreneurs, so being able to take it to the next level by investing my money in innovative new businesses is very exciting. ''Having started my design business as a teenager, building a global brand through two recessions, I understand the reality of running a creative business. I'm looking forward to bringing a different...
- 2/19/2013
- Virgin Media - Celebrity
Dragons' Den has appointed designer Kelly Hoppen MBE as one of the new 'Dragons' for series 11.
Hoppen has 37 years of experience in the design industry, runs the Kelly Hoppen Design School and has fronted Channel 5's Superior Interiors.
She started her career at the age of 16, when she designed a family friend's kitchen, and she was awarded an MBE for design in 2009. She is also an ambassador for the Prince's Trust and the Prince's Initiative for Mature Enterprise.
"I have always been passionate about championing entrepreneurs, so being able to take it to the next level by investing my money in innovative new businesses is very exciting," said Hoppen.
"Having started my design business as a teenager, building a global brand through two recessions, I understand the reality of running a creative business.
"I'm looking forward to bringing a different perspective into the Den and to hopefully finding an undiscovered gem or two!
Hoppen has 37 years of experience in the design industry, runs the Kelly Hoppen Design School and has fronted Channel 5's Superior Interiors.
She started her career at the age of 16, when she designed a family friend's kitchen, and she was awarded an MBE for design in 2009. She is also an ambassador for the Prince's Trust and the Prince's Initiative for Mature Enterprise.
"I have always been passionate about championing entrepreneurs, so being able to take it to the next level by investing my money in innovative new businesses is very exciting," said Hoppen.
"Having started my design business as a teenager, building a global brand through two recessions, I understand the reality of running a creative business.
"I'm looking forward to bringing a different perspective into the Den and to hopefully finding an undiscovered gem or two!
- 2/19/2013
- Digital Spy
Theo Paphitis has uttered the two words all prospective entrepreneurs pitching their business ideas on the BBC’s Dragons’ Den fear the most: “I’m Out”.
The long-serving “Dragon” in the BBC Two entrepreneurship series first joined the show in the second series back in 2005, but has called time on his role in order to focus his efforts on his new lingerie brand.
In leaving Dragons’ Den, he departs the show in something of a crisis. Fellow Dragon Hilary Devey informed producers that she would be quitting the show midway through series 10 so that she could front Channel 4′s The Intern, which is set to air later this year.
Paphitis was also one of the more likable of the five Dragons – the odd-ball Devey, moody Duncan Bannatyne, often arrogant Peter Jones and cantankerous Deborah Meaden made for a relatively unlikable panel of Dragons, yet Paphitis charmed audiences with his good nature,...
The long-serving “Dragon” in the BBC Two entrepreneurship series first joined the show in the second series back in 2005, but has called time on his role in order to focus his efforts on his new lingerie brand.
In leaving Dragons’ Den, he departs the show in something of a crisis. Fellow Dragon Hilary Devey informed producers that she would be quitting the show midway through series 10 so that she could front Channel 4′s The Intern, which is set to air later this year.
Paphitis was also one of the more likable of the five Dragons – the odd-ball Devey, moody Duncan Bannatyne, often arrogant Peter Jones and cantankerous Deborah Meaden made for a relatively unlikable panel of Dragons, yet Paphitis charmed audiences with his good nature,...
- 2/9/2013
- by Joseph Dempsey
- Obsessed with Film
Theo Paphitis has confirmed that he is leaving Dragons' Den.
The entrepreneur, investor and former chairman of Millwall Football Club is leaving to spend more time working on his retail chains, including recent acquisition Robert Dyas.
"After nine intense and fun packed series working with the BBC and the Dragons' Den team, sadly it's time for me to say for the final time, 'I am out'," said Paphitis in a statement issued on Thursday morning (February 7).
"This has not been an easy decision or one that I have taken lightly, but with the workload involved in growing my exciting, successful new lingerie brand Boux Avenue both in the UK and internationally, along with my recent purchase of the Robert Dyas retail chain and the running of the 240 Ryman stationery shops, the time felt right to give up my seat, stop breathing fire and allow someone else to enjoy the wonderful...
The entrepreneur, investor and former chairman of Millwall Football Club is leaving to spend more time working on his retail chains, including recent acquisition Robert Dyas.
"After nine intense and fun packed series working with the BBC and the Dragons' Den team, sadly it's time for me to say for the final time, 'I am out'," said Paphitis in a statement issued on Thursday morning (February 7).
"This has not been an easy decision or one that I have taken lightly, but with the workload involved in growing my exciting, successful new lingerie brand Boux Avenue both in the UK and internationally, along with my recent purchase of the Robert Dyas retail chain and the running of the 240 Ryman stationery shops, the time felt right to give up my seat, stop breathing fire and allow someone else to enjoy the wonderful...
- 2/7/2013
- Digital Spy
Last Sunday saw the broadcast of the sixth episode of Series Three of BBC2 sketch show Harry & Paul. Or the fourth if you count Ruddy Hell It’s Harry & Paul as its first series. And to be honest, I wouldn’t be surprised if the next episode – the final in the series – turns out to be the last overall.
Created by sketch show virtuosos Harry Enfield and Paul Whitehouse, Harry & Paul saw their return to sketch comedy with them mixing their intrinsic talent for class and character-based comedy with the absurdity of the modern world. The initial few series were never going to reach the level of their previous hit Harry Enfield’s Television Programme but it was still entertaining enough with reliably funny sketches such as a middle class family with a pet Geordie, and the Benefits, an aggressive antisocial family living on state handouts. It wasn’t astounding,...
Created by sketch show virtuosos Harry Enfield and Paul Whitehouse, Harry & Paul saw their return to sketch comedy with them mixing their intrinsic talent for class and character-based comedy with the absurdity of the modern world. The initial few series were never going to reach the level of their previous hit Harry Enfield’s Television Programme but it was still entertaining enough with reliably funny sketches such as a middle class family with a pet Geordie, and the Benefits, an aggressive antisocial family living on state handouts. It wasn’t astounding,...
- 12/8/2012
- by James T. Cornish
- Obsessed with Film
BBC One's Good Cop was beaten by ITV1's The Bletchley Circle at 9pm last night, according to overnight data. The ITV1 drama managed 4.26m (19.2%) to win the hour, with a further 322k (1.9%) on timeshift. In the same timeslot, Good Cop aired to 3.51m (16.6%). On BBC Two, Wartime Farm grabbed 2.43m (11.3%), Hilary Devey's Women at the Top took 773k (3.7%) from 9pm and Mock the Week had 1.6m (8.5%). Channel 4's Location, Location, Location earned 1.82m (8.4%) from 8pm (+1: 375k/1.8%). The Audience averaged 1.07m (5.1%) and 190k (1.1%) on (more)...
- 9/14/2012
- by By Ben Lee
- Digital Spy
Stephanie Beacham has revealed that she based her Trollied performance on Hilary Devey. The Dynasty actress joins the cast of the Sky1 comedy for its second series as new supermarket boss Lorraine. Beacham told reporters: "She looks a little bit, and maybe sounds a tiny bit like someone on Dragons' Den." Devey was part of the panel on BBC Two's Dragons' Den from February 2011 until June 2012, going on to sign (more)...
- 8/28/2012
- by By Morgan Jeffery
- Digital Spy
Dragons' Den star Hilary Devey has signed on to host a new show about benefit claimants. Channel 4's Dole Office will see people live by the strict welfare rules of 1949 - when the system was just a year old - in the three-part series. The show will "instil values of independence and responsibility, and see how the experience changes and challenges their attitudes to work, unemployment and living off the state". Devey will run her dole office from a specially recreated 1949-style benefits office, before following claimants as they attempt to live within their new entitlement. Julia Harrington, commissioning editor for history at Channel 4, said: "Living history formats asks the question. 'Was the past better or worse today?' In this experiment we'll be applying (more)...
- 8/24/2012
- by By Colin Daniels
- Digital Spy
Hilary Devey has left Dragons' Den, it has been announced. The 55-year-old entrepreneur, who joined the BBC business series in February 2011 following the departure of James Caan, has chosen to instead sign an exclusive two-year deal with Channel 4. According to the BBC's Ariel blog, Devey will be fronting a new factual entertainment series called The Intern for the channel, where hopefuls will compete to win an internship with a prestigious British business. However, she will be appearing in the forthcoming series of Dragons' Den, which is currently being filmed in Salford to air in (more)...
- 6/1/2012
- by By Amy Bell
- Digital Spy
Hilary Devey claims she's scored 22 marriage proposals since appearing on 'Dragon's Den'. The multi-millionaire businesswoman joined the BBC Two show last year - in which the Dragons decide whether or not to invest in people's ideas - and admits she's been bombarded by offers from male viewers, who have taken a particular shine to her huge shoulder pads and ballsy demeanour. She said: ''I've had 22 proposals. One 76 year old sent an itinerary of what we'd be doing together every day. ''He refused to take no for an answer and turned up with his bank balance showing £6,500 for us to...
- 3/14/2012
- Virgin Media - TV
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