www.bbc.co.uk On the second stage of its tour of the UK, Dragons’ Den: On Tour heads back on the road proving that, even in tough times, entrepreneurialism is fighting fit in our cities, towns and villages. The tour heads into London for episode two where a visit to one of the most successful entrepreneurs not to get investment – Shaun Pulfrey and his Tangle Teezer brush. But will Duncan Bannatyne agree with Shaun that the Dragons got it wrong? Theo Paphitis opens up his contact book to put the team of his recent investment ‘Ice Blading’ through their paces, and Peter makes a play for Theo’s title as the ‘Den Destroyer’ by getting physical with the products of Jason Robert’s Tech21. Deborah Meaden investigates a change of business direction for one of her early investments ‘Mix Album’, and the team from Blindsinabox get some serious motivational management from a fired up James Caan.
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www.bbc.co.uk On the third leg of its tour around the UK, Dragons’ Den: On Tour heads north. Peter Jones drops in on Eddie Middleton, who managed to anger the Dragons before getting – and turning down – an offer of investment to produce his eco-friendly patio heaters. Duncan Bannatyne rolls his sleeves up and goes window cleaning with his new investment UK Commercial Cleaning, whilst another Dragon spurned, Deborah Meaden, visits Naomi Timperley from Baby Loves Disco. James Caan goes to see Martin Wadsworth, who couldn’t convince the Dragons of the market for his slimline heated skirting boards, and Theo Paphitis catches up with young entrepreneur Vernon Kerswell from Extreme Fliers Toys, to see if he followed his fatherly advice – to go back to university and finish his degree.
www.bbc.co.uk Entrepreneurs brave enough to climb the infamous stairs into the Den should not expect an easy ride. With the Dragons investing their own money, only the best ideas and inventions will secure investment from five of the country’s most influential multimillionaires. With everything at stake, who will be victorious this time? For Lancashire-based Paul Ward, the current swine flu pandemic has boosted sales of his bug-busting cleaning products, but will the Dragons be impressed enough to invest? Carol Savage from Hertfordshire hopes to cook up a frenzy with her online community for food lovers, and whilst the Dragons are no strangers to fine wine, can serial entrepreneur James Nash entice them to pour investment into his innovative single serve wine containers? Meanwhile, can jewellery and fashion designer Jane Rafter walk away with investment for her range of customisable sandals? Finally, the Dragons come face-to-face with themselves as a Midlands trio ask for 50000 pounds for their customisable masks.
The co-founders of hungryhouse.co.uk, Shane Lake and Tony Charles, entered the Dragons’ Den on Monday 19th November, and received an offer of investment from Duncan Bannatyne and James Caan. Part 2 uk.youtube.com
www.bbc.co.uk On the second stage of its tour of the UK, Dragons’ Den: On Tour heads back on the road proving that, even in tough times, entrepreneurialism is fighting fit in our cities, towns and villages. The tour heads into London for episode two where a visit to one of the most successful entrepreneurs not to get investment – Shaun Pulfrey and his Tangle Teezer brush. But will Duncan Bannatyne agree with Shaun that the Dragons got it wrong? Theo Paphitis opens up his contact book to put the team of his recent investment ‘Ice Blading’ through their paces, and Peter makes a play for Theo’s title as the ‘Den Destroyer’ by getting physical with the products of Jason Robert’s Tech21. Deborah Meaden investigates a change of business direction for one of her early investments ‘Mix Album’, and the team from Blindsinabox get some serious motivational management from a fired up James Caan.
www.bbc.co.uk Entrepreneurs brave enough to climb the infamous stairs into the Den should not expect an easy ride. With the Dragons investing their own money, only the best ideas and inventions will secure investment from five of the country’s most influential multimillionaires. With everything at stake, who will be victorious this time? For Lancashire-based Paul Ward, the current swine flu pandemic has boosted sales of his bug-busting cleaning products, but will the Dragons be impressed enough to invest? Carol Savage from Hertfordshire hopes to cook up a frenzy with her online community for food lovers, and whilst the Dragons are no strangers to fine wine, can serial entrepreneur James Nash entice them to pour investment into his innovative single serve wine containers? Meanwhile, can jewellery and fashion designer Jane Rafter walk away with investment for her range of customisable sandals? Finally, the Dragons come face-to-face with themselves as a Midlands trio ask for 50000 pounds for their customisable masks.
www.bbc.co.uk Evan Davis presents the series where budding entrepreneurs pitch their ideas to five multi-millionaires willing to invest. Hair colour technician, Shaun Pulfrey, pitches for investment in his Tangle Teezer, a unique device to de-tangle wet or dry hair. Polly Marsh and Helen Wooldridge pitch their Cuddledry apron-style bath towel which is designed to make bath times easier for parents with little babies. Dina Parbat’s Peaches of London produces fashionable underwear involving popping pants that pop at the crotch and at either side for ease of use and to allow the wearer to mix and match underwear. Les Laing’s Spot-On Golf golfing aids includes the Swing Plane to help players develop the muscle memory needed for that perfect golf swing. Michael Witham is looking for investment in his Caveman’s Bat Guano enterprise, offering bat dung as an organic, odourless fertiliser for gardeners. Masuma Fatima’s invention is the iBox, a wooden foldable ironing board and laundry storage solution concealed within a wooden cabinet. Jamie Jenkinson brings his Cush ‘n’ Shade, a fold away sunscreen that acts as a cushion and a shade whilst sunbathing. Chris Mayo’s Sweet Counter business produces maths and literacy products for the school and parents market. Will the entrepreneurs get a step closer to reaching their business dreams, or will the dragons cut them and their inventions down to size?
www.bbc.co.uk The series draws to a close, but not before the den doors are opened one last time to allow entrepreneurs the chance to pitch to the Dragons who have already pledged investment of well over a million pounds of their own money. Trying to convince the Dragons to part with their cash is 28-year-old Paul Tinton from Surrey. He’s hoping to bring a bit of eco-friendliness to the construction industry with his waste recycling business. Manchester based Naomi Timperley and her American business partner Andy Hurwitz look to get the Dragons into the groove of their Baby Loves Disco project – a novel take on night clubbing for both parents and children. And Simon Boyle, a chef with a Jamie Oliver-like mission to get homeless people back to work also pitches for investment. There will also be a look at some of the most memorable investments of the series and a catch up with a couple of the entrepreneurs to seeing how they’re getting on.
www.bbc.co.uk The series draws to a close, but not before the den doors are opened one last time to allow entrepreneurs the chance to pitch to the Dragons who have already pledged investment of well over a million pounds of their own money. Trying to convince the Dragons to part with their cash is 28-year-old Paul Tinton from Surrey. He’s hoping to bring a bit of eco-friendliness to the construction industry with his waste recycling business. Manchester based Naomi Timperley and her American business partner Andy Hurwitz look to get the Dragons into the groove of their Baby Loves Disco project – a novel take on night clubbing for both parents and children. And Simon Boyle, a chef with a Jamie Oliver-like mission to get homeless people back to work also pitches for investment. There will also be a look at some of the most memorable investments of the series and a catch up with a couple of the entrepreneurs to seeing how they’re getting on.
www.bbc.co.uk The series draws to a close, but not before the den doors are opened one last time to allow entrepreneurs the chance to pitch to the Dragons who have already pledged investment of well over a million pounds of their own money. Trying to convince the Dragons to part with their cash is 28-year-old Paul Tinton from Surrey. He’s hoping to bring a bit of eco-friendliness to the construction industry with his waste recycling business. Manchester based Naomi Timperley and her American business partner Andy Hurwitz look to get the Dragons into the groove of their Baby Loves Disco project – a novel take on night clubbing for both parents and children. And Simon Boyle, a chef with a Jamie Oliver-like mission to get homeless people back to work also pitches for investment. There will also be a look at some of the most memorable investments of the series and a catch up with a couple of the entrepreneurs to seeing how they’re getting on.