Dragons Den for those of you who do not know is a television program where wannbe entrepreneurs pitch their idea to a panel of potential investors.  The premise it’self is simple.  The package in my opinion now seems to be more about ratings and the stupid ideas that get into the den in the first place.

Don’t get me wrong.  I commend anyone who has an idea to go for it.  My frustrations are aimed at the producers who now know that they have a winning forumula of business and entertainment.

The show is all pantomime now.

“I’d like £100,000 for my little idea please” Says entrepreneur.  ”Oh no you don’t” Replies back the big scary dragon.  ”Oh but I do!” Says the entrepreneur getting a little bit nervous. “I’ll tell you where I am.”  Shouts back the scary dragon. “IM OUT”

Some entrepreneurs live happily ever after, or at least until the show ends or just before any due diligence is done.  If I was a dragon I would of course want to ensure that I got a reasonable return on my investment. Do I still watch it? Of course I do!

Dragons Den Every Wednesday BBC2 9:00PM