Series in which budding entrepreneurs get three minutes to pitch their business ideas to five multimillionaires willing to invest their own cash. Former dragon theo paphitis is also on the rich list. On tour was a series of five episodes which aired between 6 september and 7 october 2009. Lr duncan bannatyne, hilary devey, theo paphitis, deborah meaden, peter jones so, it just leaves it for me to say thank you to all past and present dragons, the brilliant. Dragon theo paphitis, who has announced he is leaving the show bbc. Im guessing the next series will be deborah meadens last, without her investment partner. Lisa armstrong cant stop smiling as she leaves filming for love island reunion show. Despite leaving school at 16 with no qualifications due to his. Cash is king in the current economic climate, but these multimillionaires wont be giving their hardearned money away lightly. Subscribe and to official bbc youtube stream original bbc programmes first on bbc iplayer there is proof that even dragons have. The dragons return, ready to invest in some of britains best and brightest businesses. In the final episode of the series, two friends hope the dragons are in the party spirit.
This is an unprecedented situation where the government has no idea what to do and he invented. Theodoros theo paphitis is a british greekcypriot retail magnate and entrepreneur. The show allows several entrepreneurs an opportunity to present their varying business ideas to a panel of five wealthy investors, the dragons of the shows title, and pitch for financial investment while offering a stake of the company in return. Will any of the entrepreneurs manage to clinch a deal. Paphitis with his former dragons so, it just leaves it for me to say thank you to all past and present dragons, the brilliant production teams that made the show what it is and of course the bbc. Bbc two controller janice hadlow paid tribute to paphitis, saying. See todays front and back pages, download the newspaper, order back issues and use the. Im out the retail magnate said he was sad to leave after nine intense and funpacked series but was leaving to concentrate on running. Theo paphitis london, greater london, united kingdom. Contestants have what they perceive to be a viable and potentially profitable business idea but lack funding, or are already operating their business but need additional f. Theo paphitis talks about his life, his family and his extraordinary business career. He attended a local school in north london, where he gained an entrepreneurial interest at the age of 15, after working in the schools snack shop, selling confectionery fingerfood, such as sweets, crisps and fizzy drinks. Theo paphitis is perhaps best known for being a former dragon, but he is also a champion of small businesses.
Each episode follows the dragons james caan, deborah meaden, peter jones, theo paphitis and duncan bannatyne as they travel by bus around the united kingdom to find out what some of the budding entrepreneurs who had. Peter jones and theo paphitis handed over money after he appeared on bbc show. It looks like we dont have a synopsis for this title yet. Nov 19, 2009 born in limassol, cyprus on september 24, 1959, his family immigrated to england in 1965.
Facebook is showing information to help you better understand the purpose of a page. In terms of viewers, it attracts business entrepreneurs and amateur enthusiasts alike. Theo paphitis was born in limassol, cyprus, and grew up in england. Aug 25, 2019 subscribe and to official bbc youtube stream original bbc programmes first on bbc iplayer there is proof that even dragons have hearts as a foodie. Extraordinary turnaround for entrepreneurs huge pricetag. This is not something we see again in our life but it will end. Theo paphitis is one of the uks most high profile businessmen. See actions taken by the people who manage and post content. Having recently purchased her, mr paphitis was introduced to us by the chaps at the jaguar enthusiasts club jec and the car came into twyford moors classic cars for a check over. Nov 27, 2014 theo paphitis was never known for his shy persona. Tv investor said hed rather stick pins in his eyes than back collapsible water bottle. The dragons are ready to invest in the best as the series continues.
Jun 17, 2018 outside of business, paphitis is a big football fan. Dragon theo paphitis close to robert dyas deal telegraph. The 54yearold disagrees with millionaires who do not pass on wealth. Paphitis said he was sad to leave after nine intense and funpacked series. Branded lazy at school but i was dyslexic entrepreneur and tv star theo paphitis has struggled with reading all his life. So which of the dragons is the richest of them all. In february 20, he announced that he would be leaving the show. He owns ryman, robert dyas, boux avenue and london graphic centre, and is chancellor of solent university. Introducing agp we are a fullservice awardwinning leading law firm in cyprus with strong presence in the international market, providing legal, corporate, fs advisory, tax and immigration services. His empire spans retail, property, finance and consumer goods. With evan davis, duncan bannatyne, james caan, rachel elnaugh.
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