These programme listings are not by way of recommendation or endorsement by the Kennel Club but for information purposes only.

The Kennel Club is not involved in the making of any of the proposed programmes and does not accept any responsibility or liability to those deciding to participate in any of the listed programmes.  Participation is at the discretion and own risk of any dog owner choosing to do so.

Are you thinking about getting a pet?

Could you provide a loving home to a dog or cat looking for a second chance?

This summer, Animal Rescue Live, a new BBC One series, is searching for  the UK’s finest pet owners to rehome rescue dogs and cats.

Do you have experience of owning dogs or cats?

Do you live out of town or work from home?

Then apply now!

email: animalrescuelive@bbc.co.uk

tel: 0871 66 44 808  *Calls cost 10p per minute from a BT landline. Mobiles & other networks may vary.

Do you need cash for your business idea?

Dragons’ Den is in its fifth series and continuing to offer entrepreneurs from across the country the chance to make their business dreams come true.

 Last series 10 entrepreneurs received investment from the Dragons’ Den.

 based Levi Roots secured an investment of £50,000 when he serenaded the Dragons’ convincing them that his Reggae Reggae Sauce was hot stuff.  Just 3 ½ weeks after his appearance on the programme he launched his sauce in 607 Sainsbury’s’ stores nationwide with his first batch selling out across the country in the first day.

Imran Hakim pitched his I-Teddy, a teddy bear with an integrated multi-media player, securing an investment of £140,000, he has just signed a multi-million pound deal and is preparing to launch later this year.

And, 19 year old Christian Lane received an investment of £80,000 from Theo Paphitis for his business Foldio, the first ever stationary folder that decreases the size of the paper by 50%, curving the paper without causing any creases.

Of course, not everyone gets investment in the Den but plenty go on to find success.  Paige Allen has begun trialling her inflatable, protective carriers for fruit in nationwide stores.  Kate and Jerry Daly’s Send a Kiss is about to be tested in a major high street chain, and, Anna Dickson is on the verge of signing an exciting deal with a large distributor for her Mummy Mitts after appearing in the Den.

The rules are simple: the entrepreneurs can ask for any amount of investment in return for equity in their business.  However, they must get the amount they ask for or they will walk away with nothing.  The Dragons are prepared to listen to a pitch for any kind of business but they must be convinced that it will make money.

As demonstrated by the investments in the last four series, ideas, businesses and products that meet some or all of the following criteria stand a good chance of securing the Dragons’ interest:

•         The Unique Selling Point: a product that serves a need like nothing else.

•         Scalability: something that can be up scaled to make real money.

•         Route to Market: the clear way the product can be sold and marketed.

•         Mutually Beneficial Arrangement: just what will the Dragons get out of it?

•         Exit Strategy:  a plan of how the entrepreneur/Dragon will exit and make money.

The BBC is currently searching for Britain’s best entrepreneurs and will be auditioning throughout the coming months.  We want to hear from anyone who thinks they’ve got what it takes to enter the Dragons’ Den.

If you would like an application form please send an e-mail to dragonsden@bbc.co.uk, telephone 09011 110825 (Calls cost 25p from a BT Landline, other operators and mobiles may vary) or visit www.bbc.co.uk/dragonsden

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