FX: Dragons Den Intro Music
EWAN DAVIES
Welcome back to the Den. our next entrepreneur is 39 year old Daniel Alexander from Inverness, looking for a substantial investment in his tax policy
GRAMS: Dragons Den Intro Music
DANNY ALEXANDER
My names Danny Alexander, I work for the Treasury, and me & my new team of tax inspectors are looking for Seven Billion Pounds, from 50% of your income, to reduce the deficit by 2015
EWAN DAVIES
In an ambitious pitch, Westminster based Mr Alexander is looking to revolutionise the nation's tax system. Peter Jones looks bewildered
PETER JONES
Where are you expecting this money to come from Danny?
DANNY ALEXANDER
From tax avoiders in the 50% band, i.e. very wealthy individuals such as yourself
PETER JONES
Wealthy? I wish I was Danny
DANNY ALEXANDER
What about that huge pile of cash in front of you
PETER JONES
Where?
DANNY ALEXANDER
You've just moved it behind your back! I saw you do it!!
EWAN DAVIES
In a troubling blow for Mr Alexander, Peter Jones has declared he doesn't have enough money to qualify for his tax policy, Deborah Meaden is next to step up
DEBORAH MEADEN
Hi Danny, I just have one question...could I borrow two quid for the bus home?
DANNY ALEXANDER
Deborah I walked past your Rolls Royce on the way in.
DEBORAH MEADEN
Not mine Danny, I walked here
DANNY ALEXANDER
What about those expensive clothes
DEBORAH MEADEN
What clothes?
EWAN DAVIES
In a chilling den first, Deborah is now naked and pleading poverty, this pitch has not got off to the best start, Duncan Bannatyne is up next....
FX - Footsteps/ Door Slam / Tyres Screech
Unbelievable scenes in the den as yet another Dragon is out - Danny's last hope of securing an investment now rests with Cypriot born Theo Paphetis
THEO PAPHETIS
Ahhh Yai Sou Danny!! you want kebab my friend? cheeseburger chips?
DANNY ALEXANDER
(SIGHS)