Dragons' Den: On Tour
Episode 1
Broadcast: 17/04/2011
In this brand new series, the dragons are on tour, and this week they'll be visiting Dublin, Carlow, Kerry, Wexford and London where they'll be checking up on the successes, failures and the ones that got away.
First up is Surf Seeds and Tim Rooney. 2 years on and Tim has maintained the record for the largest investment in the show, so do Bobby and Sean think it was worth the money?
In Carlow we ask Michelle Power if she regrets declining Sean's offer in series 1. The children's game Animatazz hits the shelves in London. In Wexford, we see how Green Flame is doing without the dragons' investment and the lads manage to wangle some advice out of Gavin Duffy. Bobby Kerr gets his hands messy in Kerry, making Béal Organic cheese and talks to Kate Carmody about realising her dreams. And Niall O'Farrell heads to Kilkenny for the opening of the Karen Morgan store.
All of that, along with backstage footage of the dragons and a few tips and gags, this is sure to be an exciting journey.
Episode 2
Broadcast: 24/04/2011
In the second episode of the On Tour special, we start off with a look at our new dragon and see how keen she is to invest as she gives the lads a run for their money.
First up, we look at the business that set off a battle between new dragon Norah Casey and Gavin Duffy. John Joyce impressed the dragons in the den with his innovative kid's computer game and now we get an inside look into what really happens straight after the den. Next up, Bobby heads north to visit a product from series 1, Kevin O'Connor and Dine In Sauces; he brings along an expert to see how Kevin's getting on after not receiving investment. One pitch the dragons will never forget is Paddy Games. After that yellow suit, we see if Colin Carroll pulled off his heist. In Kildare, Gavin Duffy checks in on one of his most successful investments, Tan Organic and we see how this business has exploded since the den.
Backstage, we hear what the dragons' real motivation is and what drives them in the den.
Dragons' Den 2 timer Colm Stundon caught the attention of the dragons the second time that he arrived in the den. After not receiving investment for 2 years in a row, could this be the one that got away? Colm is determined to prove the dragons wrong. Since receiving investment in the second series from Sean and Bobby, Kev Valve has had a few changes and we chat to Kevin Hester to see what the journey with the 2 dragons has been like. Finally, we come to the investment that Niall O'Farrell describes as one of the best pitchers to come into the den. After Deirdre Collins impressed the dragons and received 4 offers, Niall compromised his equity and after only 1 year, Dee's burgers are flying off the shelves.
This exciting episode brings us an exclusive insight into what really happens after the den.
