Dragons' Den season 23 confirms 2026 premiere for brand new episodes – and it's this month
The Den is back in business!
Dragons' Den is back in business as Britain's boldest entrepreneurs are put to the ultimate test for another competitive series.
Peter Jones, Deborah Meaden, Touker Suleyman and Steven Bartlett all return to the Den to strike deals and uncover the latest collection of game-changing business ideas.
The new series returns on Thursday 29th January at 8pm on BBC One and iPlayer with seven brand new episodes, with more episodes to follow later this year.
This series also features an exciting line-up of guest dragons, including music mogul and rapper Tinie Tempah, REFY CEO and serial entrepreneur Jenna Meek, and Tropic Skincare powerhouse Susie Ma. Footballing icon and entrepreneur Gary Neville will also return to the Den.
Every episode will feature one of the four sitting alongside the resident Dragons, injecting excitement and fresh new insights into the world of business for audiences.
It was announced in March 2025 that Sara Davies would be stepping down from her Dragon duties, as she shifts her focus to her own business, Crafter's Companion.
Announcing the news on Instagram, Davies wrote at the time: "Little update from me... As this last run of Dragons’ comes to an end I have to say I’ve loved every minute of this series so far and I’m so proud of the businesses I’ve invested in this year!
"As a lot of you will know, I’ve taken up my position again as CEO of Crafter’s Companion and my business is my big priority this year. And when I commit to a business, I really commit, which is why I find Dragons’ Den such a rewarding role.
"As well as filming an incredible show, being a Dragon requires so much dedication and time behind the scenes as you join the life of each business you invest in."
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She continued: "It means seeing through your investment and committing to your part in that organisation. It’s so much more than a TV show. That’s why I’ve taken the decision to step away from the Den for now, to focus on my own business, which was my first baby! So I won’t be filming with the team this year for the next series.
"Sending so much love to my fellow Dragons and the amazing team behind it all. In the meantime, you can still catch me in the second half of this series of Dragons’ Den later in the year – it will not disappoint!"
On the announcement of Davies's departure from Dragons' Den and in a statement to RadioTimes.com, Kalpna Patel-Knight, Head of Entertainment Commissioning, commented: "Sara has been an exceptional Dragon, investing in numerous entrepreneurs over her years in the Den.
"We wish her all the best and hope to have her back in future series."
Dragons' Den returns on Thursday 29th January at 8pm on BBC One and iPlayer.
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Katelyn Mensah is the Senior Entertainment Writer for Radio Times, covering all major entertainment programmes, reality TV shows and the latest hard-hitting documentaries. She previously worked at The Tab, with a focus on reality TV and showbiz news and has obtained a BA (Hons) in Journalism.
