Canada2006

I saw this programme on the BBC - for those into entrepreneurship it's really excellent.

http://www.cbc.ca/dragonsden/

brussels_sprout

For me it is just amusing television, it consists of a panel of "entrepreneurs" who are just bored rich "TV wannabes" especially the scotish guy, the "dragons" spend their time humiliating the hopeful punters with the ideas/inventions.

Tiffin Tease

Not true at all - these guys and woman are brilliant. Yes, sometimes they can be a bit harsh but they know their stuff. I don't know if CBC have the latest version but it is hilarious - you get to see their more human side too. Bet they don't have time to be bored either LOL

This is got to be one of the best shows around. I wish I had some of their business sense... and their money

Canada2006

I agree, they are generally good and you do see the business sense in their decisions.

Just to underline: this is the CANADIAN version, not the imported Brit version.

brussels_sprout

"a bit harsh ?" - the "dragons" in the English version are just bored, rather unintelligent guys with huge egos, they snigger and smirk at the punter´s ideas. Bannatyne is absolutely desperate to get on TV , he will do anything, he has tried (and failed) acting, even paid to be on tv dramas etc, it doesn´t say much for "entrepreneurs" when they just want to appear on TV rather than run their companies. i guess that you probably like the other such program with Trump/Alan Sugar too ? It is just good TV, well the first few times you watch it, at least. Personally , i would tell all these jumped up salesmen where to go. The fact that we are discussing such drivel is even a waste of time, it´s all a question of personal taste, i guess

PS I have just realised that you are talking about the Canadian version, apologies

dbd33

It's here, innit, the home of moules frites?

http://www.google.ca/maps?hl=en&lr=&...ct=result&cd=1

Tiffin Tease

Yep, as I said... sometimes a bit harsh and occasionally downright rude - I wouldn't go on there, but then I don't have and idea I want to get money for from people who have already made theirs through being tough nuts and sensible with their investments.

I cannot stand Alan Sugar or Donald Trump. I would HATE to work with these people but only because I know I haven't got the business accumen that they require (that and I really do think Sugar is an ass)

But yes, all personal taste - I mean, I like Battlestar Galactica and CSI, doesn't mean everyone else has to

Deer Hunter

I suspect that most people (the smart ones) go on the program for a free 15 min advert of thier product rather than the pittance that the 'experts' offer them for 95% of the business. If I had the chance I certainly would.

Canada2006

Yes, I would go on for the free advertising too. A do actually think that some of these entrepreneurs have a lot of good advice to give. It's aligned with a lot of standard business practice.

Of course, some of the "contestants" open themselves up for ridicule, haven't done their homework and aren't prepared.

It's good fun through!

TheVickers

the woman used to own a company called red balloon day or something, you could go hot air ballooning or race care driving and the company went bankrupt! I know cause I bought Paul a day and he never got to go.

I used to fine it to embarrassing to watch I used to feel for the people putting their ideas forward and getting them trampled on by the panel.

Canada2006

Yes that's true. The other dragons actually bought the company (Red Letter Days). The dragon in question has been replaced by another.

Biiiiink

I've never seen it but am glad you posted that link as now a large chunk of Armando Iannucci's "Time Trumpet" makes sense to me

Canada2006

Armando Iannucci's "Time Trumpet"??? Sorry, don't know about that!

Biiiiink

Very witty spoof nostalgia programme set in 2031, featured "Dragon's Den" heavily and I didn't know what it was...

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Time_Trumpet