Why is Dragons’ Den not on TV tonight? BBC schedule change and what is on instead
Dragons’ Den has been bumped from the BBC schedule by MasterChef 🚨
- Dragons’ Den returned with a new episode at the end of July after six months.
- The series has already gone back on hold amid a BBC schedule change.
- But why is Dragons’ Den not on as you would expect tonight?
Dragons’ Den returned at the end of July but it is already back on a break. The BBC will not be airing new episodes from the 2025 season in the near future.
The iconic show resumed its 22nd series at the end of July, five months after it went on pause in February. However, the delayed return of MasterChef has caused a schedule shake-up.
But when can you expect Dragons’ Den to return? Here’s all you need to know:
Why is Dragons’ Den not on TV tonight?
The show returned with its first new episode since late February on Thursday, July 31. Fans might have been expecting further episodes at the same time in the follow weeks, however, it has been pushed from the schedule again.
Dragons’ Den normally airs in the 8pm slot on Thursday nights, but MasterChef’s delayed 2025 season has thrown a spanner in the works. The show airs three episodes a week, from Wednesday to Friday.
Usually, MasterChef airs earlier in the year and runs throughout the spring. However, due to the investigations into both of the show’s presenters, it was pushed back to the late summer.
Despite sacking both Gregg Wallace and John Torode the BBC has decided to air the season, which was filmed last year. The Beeb described it as not being an “easy decision”.
Dragons’ Den will have to wait until the season of MasterChef finishes before it can reclaim its Thursday evening spot. Usually, a series of the cooking show will last for just shy of two months.
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