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Dragons' Den · S16 · E11

Episode 11, Christmas Special

  • TV-PG
  • Dec 23, 2018
  • 60 min

A festive edition of the business ideas contest, with Peter Jones, Deborah Meaden, Touker Suleyman, Jenny Campbell and Tej Lalvani assessing the profit-making potential of ideas perfect for the Christmas season. An inventor introduces his innovative new form of Christmas tree stand, while other entrepreneurs pitch their ideas for a range of sweets and a puzzling family game. Finally, the creator of a personalised comic-book realises he must make a big personal decision if he is to secure funding.

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A festive edition of the business ideas contest, with Peter Jones, Deborah Meaden, Touker Suleyman, Jenny Campbell and Tej Lalvani assessing the profit-making potential of ideas perfect for the Christmas season. An inventor introduces his innovative new form of Christmas tree stand, while other entrepreneurs pitch their ideas for a range of sweets and a puzzling family game. Finally, the creator of a personalised comic-book realises he must make a big personal decision if he is to secure funding.

Season 16

15 episodes
  1. 1Episode 1

    60 minAug 12, 2018

    Entrepreneurs Deborah Meaden, Peter Jones, Touker Suleyman, Tej Lalvani and Jenny Campbell assess more unusual business ideas, including a shocking display from the owner of a live anatomy dissection business and a new model of tuk-tuk that turns out to have a fatal flaw. The final presentation is for a singer-for-hire scheme, which prompts the panel to show off their own musical talents.

  2. 2Episode 2

    60 minAug 19, 2018

    Entrepreneurs Deborah Meaden, Peter Jones, Touker Suleyman, Tej Lalvani and Jenny Campbell assess the profit-making potential of a father and son team's colourful wetsuits, two former politicians with ideas about alternative energy, a couple's African coffee ceremony business, and a fake tan product with a creator who has already braved the Irish version of the show.

  3. 3Episode 3

    60 minAug 26, 2018

    Peter Jones, Deborah Meaden, Touker Suleyman, Jenny Campbell and Tej Lalvani assess the profit-making potential of more business ideas, including a keen fisherman with a plan to market his own range of bait, a pasta home delivery service, and a brother and sister with a scheme to make money out of rubbish. Evan Davis presents.

  4. 4Episode 4

    60 minSep 2, 2018

    Self-made millionaires Peter Jones, Deborah Meaden, Touker Suleyman, Jenny Campbell and Tej Lalvani assess the profit-making potential of more would-be entrepreneurs' ideas, including a doctor who has invented a range of convertible clothing, a team of university friends with an online art platform, and a pair of hairdressers with a colour wash shampoo business.

  5. 5Episode 5

    60 minSep 9, 2018

    Peter Jones, Deborah Meaden, Touker Suleyman, Jenny Campbell and Tej Lalvani assess the profit-making potential of three more business plans, including a brand of gourmet cheesecakes, a company offering drones for hire and a blend of alcohol and beauty products involving collagen-infused gin. Presented by Evan Davis.

  6. 6Episode 6

    60 minSep 16, 2018

    An inventor with a passion for pets hopes Peter Jones, Deborah Meaden, Touker Suleyman, Jenny Campbell and Tej Lalvani will appreciate his cat whistle, while an ice-cream entrepreneur plans to tempt the multi-millionaires to invest in her coconut-based desserts. Plus, a carpenter brings the outside indoors for some fun and games.

  7. 7Episode 7

    60 minNov 4, 2018

    Peter Jones, Deborah Meaden, Touker Suleyman, Jenny Campbell and Tej Lalvani assess the profit-making potential of more business ideas. Up for consideration are a mother and son's range of spicy street food, a range of cocktails, and a former teacher's plan for a new system to mark students' schoolwork. Presented by Evan Davis.

  8. 8Episode 8

    60 minNov 11, 2018

    Peter Jones, Deborah Meaden, Touker Suleyman, Jenny Campbell and Tej Lalvani assess the profit-making potential of ideas for flour-free bread and hair extension storage, as well as an online business proposition from would-be entrepreneurs in the US. Presented by Evan Davis.

  9. 9Episode 9

    60 minNov 25, 2018

    Peter Jones, Deborah Meaden, Touker Suleyman, Jenny Campbell and Tej Lalvani assess the profit-making potential of three more business ideas. This week's would-be entrepreneurs are pitching a range of green tea, a bathroom construction invention that could revolutionise the building trade, and a new type of snack.

  10. 10Episode 10

    60 minDec 2, 2018

    Peter Jones, Deborah Meaden, Touker Suleyman, Jenny Campbell and Tej Lalvani assess the profit-making potential of a range of vegan drinks and chocolates and a condiment brand created by a visitor from Texas. Plus, two motoring enthusiasts have a business scheme in mind that offers big prizes to the consumer and potentially big profits for the investors.

  11. 11Episode 11, Christmas Special

    60 minDec 23, 2018Now viewing

    A festive edition of the business ideas contest, with Peter Jones, Deborah Meaden, Touker Suleyman, Jenny Campbell and Tej Lalvani assessing the profit-making potential of ideas perfect for the Christmas season. An inventor introduces his innovative new form of Christmas tree stand, while other entrepreneurs pitch their ideas for a range of sweets and a puzzling family game. Finally, the creator of a personalised comic-book realises he must make a big personal decision if he is to secure funding.

  12. 12Episode 12

    60 minJan 6, 2019

    Entrepreneurs make the pitch of their lives. A husband-and-wife team hope to toast success with a whisky-themed idea.

  13. 13Episode 13

    60 minJan 13, 2019

    Peter Jones, Deborah Meaden, Touker Suleyman, Jenny Campbell and Tej Lalvani test the profit-making potential of more business ideas. A Yorkshire chef showcases a range of bespoke pastries, a Dutch designer pitches a brand of eco-friendly furniture, and an entrepreneurial duo seek investment in their artisanal craft gin.

  14. 14Episode 14

    60 minJan 27, 2019

    A trio of cyclists present their idea for a bike taxi service, a former dentistry student introduces a range of children's toothbrushes, and two combat experts look for funding for a new kind of protein snack bar.

  15. 15Episode 15

    60 minFeb 3, 2019

    Peter Jones, Deborah Meaden, Touker Suleyman, Jenny Campbell and Tej Lalvani assess the profit-making potential of more business ideas, including an eco-friendly range of body and skincare products, a divisive savoury snack, and a brand of fruit-flavoured water.