Trace the format without merging its productions
CBC's official programme description identifies Canadian entrepreneurs pitching to Canadian business figures. Nippon TV's own 2021 release identifies the UKBBCproduction and explains the format's origin as Money Tigers inJapan. It also names differently titled international versions, including Shark Tank. Sony's format page describes the underlying pitch-based format.
Those sources establish a franchise relationship, not identical episodes. A title such as Shark Tank can indicate another adaptation; it is not a universal English translation for every Dragons’ Den recording. Keep the original national programme label with the work.
A panel member is a clue tied to a particular period
The UK 2021 announcement lists the panel for that announced season. That historical roster should not be copied as today's lineup. The same principle applies to a remembered Canadian Dragon: use the name to help locate a dated episode, then preserve the episode and entrepreneur details rather than treating the panel as permanent.
For a specific pitch, save the business or product name, entrepreneur, national edition and original episode date or number. An interview with the founder, a follow-up report and the edited television pitch are separate items. A short clip can identify the product without containing the complete discussion.
Keep programme evidence separate from business outcomes
A television reference tells you which pitch was broadcast. Do not turn a promotional clip or a recollected offer into an unsupported statement about the business's current ownership, funding or success. If the task concerns what happened after the episode, that requires separate dated evidence from the relevant business or publisher.
For viewing, compare the opening branding, panel and pitch identity with the official programme reference. If the wrong country version appears, report that specific mismatch instead of asking generally for Dragons’ Den. This article concerns programme identity and source scope, not investment advice or a review of the businesses. No episode was watched, and no current Canadian provider catalogue, exact pitch availability or service affiliation has been verified.
Sources and scope
Scope notes distinguish published documentation, supplied information and editorial methods. They do not report a hands-on service test.
- CBC/Radio-Canada: DragonsDen — Official indexed synopsis identifies Canadianentrepreneurs/Canadianpanel; not businessoutcome evidence.
- NipponTV: DragonsDen UK announcement — Official2021release describes MoneyTigersorigin and UKBBCproduction; datedpanel notassertedcurrent.
- Sony Formats: DragonsDen — Official indexed formatdescription; marketingrankings notadopted.
