Dragons' Den

Dragons' Den

It's make or break time.

On BBC One, BBC Two

2005–23 seasons278 episodes60 min6.4 / 10

A long-running competition format built on entrepreneurial aspiration and the high-stakes three-minute pitch, where the weekly reset and encouraging tone make it rewatchable despite genuine tension.

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

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Like Dragons' Den

Nearest across the full emotional profile.

Same Mood as Dragons' Den

Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.

Like Dragons' Den, But Darker

Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.

Like Dragons' Den, But Lighter

Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.

Like Dragons' Den, But Less Popular

Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.