Fans of the hit business investment show Dragons' Den were met with an unexpected surprise when they tuned into BBC Two on Thursday evening - the programme had completely vanished from its regular primetime slot.
The beloved series, which sees aspiring entrepreneurs pitch their business ideas to the formidable panel of millionaire investors, was conspicuously absent from the broadcasting schedule, leaving viewers searching for answers.
What replaced Dragons' Den?
Instead of the usual high-stakes business drama, BBC Two aired Rick Stein's Food Stories in the 8pm slot typically reserved for the Den. The culinary show was followed by Mortimer & Whitehouse: Gone Fishing at 8:30pm, creating a completely different viewing experience for Thursday night audiences.
When will Dragons' Den return?
Fear not, entrepreneurial enthusiasts - this is only a temporary hiatus. The BBC has confirmed that Dragons' Den will return to its regular Thursday night slot next week, continuing with more gripping pitches and potentially life-changing investment opportunities.
The current series features the popular lineup of Dragons including tech entrepreneur Steven Bartlett, retail expert Touker Suleyman, and seasoned investors Deborah Meaden, Peter Jones, and Sara Davies.
Why the schedule change?
While no official explanation was provided for this week's schedule adjustment, such temporary changes are not uncommon in broadcasting. They can occur due to special programming arrangements, sporting events, or to accommodate particularly long-running shows that precede them in the schedule.
Regular viewers can rest assured that their favourite business pitch show hasn't been permanently axed and will be back with more dramatic boardroom moments and business revelations very soon.
