Dragons' Den (UK TV programme) Dragons' Den (UK TV programme) Dragons' Den is a British television programme, hosted by Evan Davis. The format of the show is owned by Sony Pictures Television and is based on the original Japanese programme, which has been sold around the world. The programme has been produced by BBC Manchester since its inception and was first broadcast on BBC Two on 4 January 2005. The show allows several entrepreneurs an opportunity to present their varying business ideas to a panel of five wealthy investors, the "Dragons" of the show's title, and pitch for financial investment while offering a stake of
Legion M for cash, prizes, and opportunities to break into the entertainment industry; a "Shark Tank"-like show called "Up$ide" where viewers become venture capitalists as entrepreneurs pitch their ideas on live television; and a weekly music showcase called "New York Rock Exchange" that puts audience members in a music executive's seat. Another series, titled "Legion M", will allow creators and directors to pitch their TV or film concepts to a TV audience who will green light their favorite projects into production. Legion M partners with filmmakers to create and/or distribute movies and television shows. Some of Legion M's projects include the following: