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Duncan Walker Bannatyne, OBE (born 2 February 1949) [1] is a Scottish entrepreneur, philanthropist, and author. His business interests include hotels, health clubs, spas, media, TV, and property. He is most famous for his appearance as a business angel on the BBC programme Dragons' Den. He was appointed an OBE for his contribution to charity ...
Dragons' Den is a British reality television business programme, presented by Evan Davis and based upon the original Japanese series.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 the company in return.
As of December 2023, Bannatyne has 69 health clubs, 45 spas and three hotels across the UK. [6] On 9 August 2006, Bannatyne Fitness Ltd acquired the LivingWell Premier Health club chain from the Hilton Hotel UK Group. [7] The company also bought Clarice House and Xpect Leisure in 2015, growing its membership by 14% over the year to 186,456. [2]
Jones is the sole remaining original Dragon on the BBC's Dragons' Den, which started in January 2005 and has continued with a new series approximately yearly.Jones had regular conflicts in the Den with former Dragon Duncan Bannatyne, who appeared on the show from 2005 to 2014.
Duncan Bannatyne Failed [note 4] Dissolved (2024) [11] [12] Episode 6 15 September 2013 Chris Rea and Tom Carson Young Ones 75,000 40 Clothing and accessories company aimed at university and college students Duncan Bannatyne Failed [note 5] Dissolved (2021) [13] [14] Episode 7 26 January 2014 Rob Tominey and Aden Levin Mainstage Travel
Hilary Lorraine Devey CBE (née Brewster; 10 March 1957 – 11 June 2022) was an English businesswoman and television personality best known for her role on the BBC Two programme Dragons' Den until she left to present the Channel 4 series The Intern.
Family Fortunes is a British television game show based on the American game show Family Feud.The programme ran on ITV from 6 January 1980 to 6 December 2002. A celebrity version, All Star Family Fortunes, followed from 2006 to 2015.
Duncan Bannatyne Unclear [note 1] Active [102] [103] Episode 1 14 July 2010 Kirsty Henshaw Worthenshaw's (rebranded as Kirsty's) 65,000 30 A frozen dessert which is a dairy-free healthy alternative to ice cream Duncan Bannatyne and Peter Jones Signed [note 2] Active [104] [105] Episode 2 21 July 2010 Angela Newman Vintage Patisserie 100,000 39