Dragons' Den millionaires paid staggering amount for show but one called it a 'pittance'

They may sit behind piles of cold hard cash - but the stars of Dragons’ Den are actually being handed money by BBC bosses.

Each week the Dragons part ways with their hard-earned cash in the hope of making more with the next big business idea.

While some of the deals fall through before the contracts are signed or fail to be a success, many go on to make millions for the business tycoons.