Topic: Rachel Elnaugh

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Media Liescape
Episode 1358 2:23:09 - 2:26:55

1358: Media Liescape

Dragon's Den, Reality TV Manipulation

Original "Dragon" Rachel Elnaugh reveals that the British show Dragon's Den (the precursor to Shark Tank) was highly manipulated through editing. Producers would intentionally trigger the investors to create a "ruthless" persona that did not reflect the actual supportive advice given to entrepreneurs. Mark Burnett is credited with popularizing this "unscripted drama" genre in the U.S.