Dragons' Den - Season 18
Season 18
After four years and multiple investments in the Den, Dragon Tej Lalvani has confirmed that this series will mark his last before he steps down to devote more time to his increasing business interests. Supplement supremo Lalvani is joined by fellow investors Deborah Meaden, Peter Jones, Sara Davies and Touker Suleyman for the 14-episode new series - filmed during 2020 following the introduction of new guidelines that allowed the UK's TV production industry to restart.
Episodes
Episode 1
A husband-and-wife team put the needs of NHS workers at the heart of their skin-care business, but will their altruistic approach go down well?
Episode 2
Products pitched to the Dragons this time include organic superfood powders, a low-calorie craft lager, a plaque-detecting dental app and a range of afro and curly hair products.
Episode 3
Featuring the inventor of a nifty construction bracket, a tech entrepreneur with a fitness app aimed solely at women, and a Scottish dog lover with a range of natural doggie treats.
Episode 4
A 29-year-old tech enthusiast is confident that his clever way of monetising people's personal online data will spark interest with the Dragons.
Episode 5
A pitch for a music-sharing app is brought down to earth, the Dragons interrogate an idea for an ethical clothing verification platform, and there's an emotion tale behind a range of active shapewear.
Episode 6
A plucky entrepreneur pitches an idea for genetically personalised meal shakes, and the Dragons are put to the test by the founders of a virtual escape-room business.
Episode 7
Pitches include a premium whisky subscription business, an easy-assemble lighting system and a clever sand-removing powder.
Episode 8
Entrepreneurs pitch plantable children's books, an at-home private chef service, luxury home fragrances and scent-detection courses for dogs.
Episode 9
A London-based entrepreneur with an assortment of naturally derived sugar alternatives hopes he can pull off a sweet deal, while a couple face a roasting over their optimistic projections for their vitamin-infused coffee. Multimillionaires Peter Jones, Deborah Meaden, Touker Suleyman, Tej Lalvani and Sara Davies are also approached by an inventor who hopes to fix a deal with her portable children's suction mats and consider investing in a business selling innovative eco-cleaning products. Presented by Evan Davis.
Episode 10
There's an explosive start to a pitch when a father and daughter duo demonstrate their airbag safety equipment, and a couple pitch their anti-roll changing mat for babies.
Episode 11
Pitches include a selection of premium spiced rums, a nursing bra designed to help mothers and babies breastfeed effectively, and a heatless hair-curling device.
Episode 12
Hoping to strike a deal tonight are the musical inventor of a drumming training device and an LA-born entrepreneur with a culinary alcohol product range.
Episode 13
A pair of optometrists hope the Dragons will see a bright future in their blue-light filtering products, and an eco-entrepreneur pitches a carbon-offset trading app.
Episode 14
In the series finale, products pitched to the Dragons include online hypnobirthing platforms, a unique building system, a plant-based chewing gum and bespoke ring-making kits.
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