Peter’s Intoxicated by Entrepreneur's Unadulterated Charm | Dragons’ Den

Rocky Arkwright is pitching for £75,000 in return for a 35% slice of his business, Mi Mam's Pies, but these were no ordinary pies. With one of his first creations being the ‘hangover pie’, a full-English breakfast inside a crusty pastry, Rocky’s concept is as unique as he is.
Season 16, Episode 13
An international sensation, Dragon's Den features entrepreneurs pitching for investment in the Den from our Dragons, five venture capitalists willing to invest their own money in exchange for equity.
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[@MetalFan10101]

Taj always looks like he has been awake for 2 weeks.

[@stinameaner]

🤣 doesn't take enough if his own vitamins

[@slickali7110]

Your right ✅

[@chilli-iceolive-abode2447]

Yup if he didn't have those bags he'd look young, man's carrying baggage.

[@mrsteinbergenson7348]

Probably sniffing all those vitamins

[@razakhalid4265]

Has Tej ever invested?

[@jackiecheng4161]

I love how Jenny was asking questions as if she was going to invest.

[@calvinthedestroyer]

She was just trying to get more pies!

[@craigmcloughlin1225]

🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@jackiecheng4161]

@@calvinthedestroyer lmaooooo

[@RhazCastillon]

😂😂😂😂

[@fyoutube9410]

"his hopes for investment lie with Jenny Campbell" lol, so no hope then?

[@scarfhs1]

She will give him nowt so for that reason she's out!

[@stevefg3067]

That’s worst than having no hope, it’s almost an insult 🤣

[@alirezasahba]

She ate half his profit lol

[@devonhendrix5476]

When he saw it was just Jenny in he should have just picked up his stuff and said thank you for your time guys

[@jameshammonds4687]

Cheque books closed Jenny.

[@LeedsAway]

He has a pie shop in my town. Seems to be doing quite well too.

[@realPromotememedia]

Good I’m glad to hear that. Wonder if he’ll send mail order pies daaan saaaf to me ?

[@riverdeep399]

That's great news. Nice to hear follow ups.

[@mibrahim5215]

Very happy for Rocky , he’s a great man with soothing personality.

[@action-slack4916]

@@realPromotememedia Is it in Yorkshire by any chance?

[@daxster35]

Where is he shop in Yorkshire, if you don't mind me asking

[@apocalypsed8]

This is my favorite entrepeneur of all time, I love him. He is like a time traveller from a must simpler past, with less worries. Took me at least 2 sentences to realise he was speaking english tho

[@oluwanifemiojo7302]

Me too

[@Ass_Burgers_Syndrome]

@@oluwanifemiojo7302 That's ironic.

[@crystalion3378]

I love how even though Deborah and Peter won't invest they take the time to give really good advice. Which in itself is hugely valuable.

[@raymac5235]

They all gave him nice advice. Even JENNY?!😱

[@RohitPant04]

Saw a few comments about him looking old & like a grandpa in his 80s so i will clarify. The man has had prostate cancer diagnosed. The disease alone has so many symptoms like back issues, skin deterioration, etc alongside the chemo/surgery/radiation therapies that people start to look old & sick. This is why he looks a lot older than he is. I am impressed with his enthusiasm still. What a nice gentleman!

[@i.r9395]

Also he was bashed about in a car accident just before the show as well. That's never going to make you look good.

[@SuitedConnectors]

He doesn't look 80. If he takes off the hat and the glasses he looks about his real age. On a separate note, anyone with a tumour should consider taking CBD oil that builds up the immune system.

[@99thehighstreet69]

He looks great.I would have said he's about 50.He doesn't look old.Hes King.The pie king.Long may you rule .Stay well Sir.

[@pog0777]

Rohit pant Wonderfully Commented ?👍🙏

[@BenjaminGoose]

@@SuitedConnectors "On a separate note, anyone with a tumour should consider taking CBD oil that builds up the immune system." Urgh, please don't dispense medical advice when you have no idea what you're talking about.

[@Goku9000]

If only he showed his numbers with a... PIE CHART 😏

[@tafadzwabero6091]

😂😂😂😂

[@mrm5183]

That’s almost as bad as the narrators puns and I feel like decking him every episode 😂

[@centralscrutinizer1757]

He’s just trying to put food on the table 😏

[@plumberman4u]

Crumbs, what an awful joke about someone trying to earn a crust.

[@gee3883]

lol

[@DeepakOjha]

"Beauty is in the pie of the beholder." Oh god this narrator and his puns. 😂😂😂

[@kagif1]

what a cheeky fuckin pun lmfao, that hit different when i heard it haha

[@jezko1910]

If anyone has been wondering, name of the song as he enters and exits the den is "Antonín Dvořák: Symphony no. 9 (From The New World), 2. Largo", marvelous piece of bohemian music

[@JessPen00]

Just the comment I was looking for

[@Dreamlink91]

I feel like Jenny is faking beeing rich and sits there for dem memes 😂

[@craigpardy6204]

And free food and water, it's the only thing she eats all week..

[@chilli-iceolive-abode2447]

You know what's crazy she's richer than Sarah Willingham...

[@Songbirdofourgeneration]

I’m glad he didn’t get an investor. It would have taken the heart from his work. He needs to get his online presence up and send out pies

[@basstrammel1322]

Someone else here commented he opened a shop 6 months ago, in Leeds.

[@Songbirdofourgeneration]

@@basstrammel1322 nice. I hope he takes their advice and get the grandkids involved to do pics and videos to put on Instagram and Facebook

[@basstrammel1322]

@@Songbirdofourgeneration I would hope so :)

[@RIOMAN-]

@@basstrammel1322 glad he carried on , what a gent

[@basstrammel1322]

@@RIOMAN- I think he's better off on his own, having full control over his wholesome business. Seems like a guy who would be very heart-broken if pushed too hard. He has so much passion for what he's doing, the profits are likely just to cover the expences.

[@superflatjellyfish]

"Northern dietary requirement" 😂 He's so wholesome and sweet

[@haunter4708]

Surely he can see that as soon as he stops hand making each pie himself, they will never be the same and so it’s virtually impossible to scale up.

[@ajdexter4195]

I don’t know when this was, but I hope he’s doing well!

[@joker8bp745]

Haven't got any numbers, but it seems he's still active and the business is running.

[@joker8bp745]

This wąs exactly aired 2 years ago.

[@jackreacher5375]

1984

[@napm333]

He has a shop in a town called Morley in Leeds, West Yorkshire, it opened about 6 months ago, hope this helps.

[@LeedsAway]

He has a shop in my town and it seems to be doing well

[@JohnSmith-su3ze]

"His hopes for investment lie with Jenny Campbell" lol, well that's Rocky fucked then!

[@PATRYK-R1]

Rocky: "I need an investor" Jenny: "you don't need an investor, I'm out"

[@adetrants7380]

I feel sorry for him, because he does seem like a genuine and good guy, he has a good product which appears to be delicious, he enjoys what he does, and he's really good at selling himself and pitching, if anyone deserved an investment it would be him.

[@Phtevie69]

I totally agree that the man deserves some love for who he is and how he's pitchung but business-wise it's just not something that has the ability to scale dramatically and therefore it's not really worth the investment.

[@davidlynch9049]

You can't make artisinal pies in a giant factory, which is what he would have to do and what some of the Dragons wanted him to do. It would completely be opposite of why this works.

[@stephencollins9062]

@@Phtevie69 are you kidding Can't imagine what I'd pay for a Yorkshire hangover pie 😂😂😂

[@JIKitty]

He is the first person on this show that I wholeheartedly wish all the luck in the world.

[@Kimbururu]

"Rocky's hopes of making big dough out the pie business, rest solely on his fellow Northerner Jenny Campbell." This statement literally translates to "NO HOPE". Yes, in capitals!

[@jacksonlittle5993]

haha!

[@troysmith5749]

1:50 Rocky: I'd like to offer you some samples now. Jenny: I was just about to say "I'm out" but free food, ok.

[@jameshammonds4687]

Im sure she just turns up for free samples.

[@johnwest194]

i wish i lived in his town as i would be a regular customer. they look fantastic and he is a gem

[@lauriesicardaskey]

Jenny: 'I love pies so I'm out.'

[@puressenceuk35]

Just tried 2 of Rocky's pies tonight, he's still selling via mail order on Facebook. Best pastry I've ever had, amazing pies!

[@humanbeing9096]

He should open a cafe or restaurant instead. Barking up the wrong tree here, the pies will make him very successful in the catering industry.

[@mickm6309]

Stay small mate, if your pies are great people will come from miles away to enjoy them. A freshly baked pie is usually 100% better than a pie that has been sitting in a Supermarket freezer.

[@ducks7015]

Im 20 seconds in and I already love this old man. I just want to sit down and hear him talk about 5 centuries ago

[@nuovaman3118]

He's only 59 he's not Jesus 😂😂

[@RIOMAN-]

Ive rewatched this pitch at least 5 times, by far my favourite entrepreneur that's been on the show

[@ifollowillingly2]

Awh jus heard Peter say the same as me to him. Also Deborah made perfect sense about his business losing part of him by getting an investor.. He's so wonderful 💟💗💟💗

[@unknownpendragon]

I work with this bloke. A truly kind hearted man!

[@doctorsocrates4413]

What a lovely sincere salt of the earth man..he so deserves riches...Those pies looked simply delicious and i wish him the very best of luck.

[@gee3883]

Jenny reminds me of something I pulled from our local river, therefore she's trout.

[@JennsCorner777]

I'm confused he might not want to go full scale into the grocery stores, but what about the possibility of overseeing multiple locations of pie shops? 🤔 He could teach the staff the recipes and sell them in major marketplaces. Guess that wasn't an option.

[@Beetlefan]

I can see these pies being very popular in pubs when they reopen

[@andrewjones-productions]

Deborah's point of Rocky not likely enjoying the journey of rapid growth with an investor and Jenny's "you don't need an investor" at the end are very true. I think that the Dragons demonstrated that sometimes it is more honourable and ethical to walk away and not chase a profit and scaling to a much larger business that would ironically destroy that business' heart and soul. This time, I genuinely think that they were being cruel to be kind.

[@reverendx4ever]

When jenny is the last dragon left you know you're going home empty handed 😂

[@actionpeople04]

"You don't need an investor" those are easy words for a multi-million dollar person

[@basketanand]

Having an investor for a business that doesn’t need it is honestly the no 1 worst decision a business owner/founder can make. It’s just the worst

[@owainjohns2815]

His shop is called 'Mi-Mams' love it!

[@synthdude]

Music supervisor - it's the brass band version of the Dvořák that was used in the Hovis ad (and from then on synonymous with the north of the olden days)

[@global-reset]

I wonder if he does cream pies

[@T-Bone_Frank]

bruh

[@BenjaminGoose]

Why?

[@AsharadDracul]

@@BenjaminGoose she would like to have some all over her body I suppose

[@jamiesmith4745]

Oh know... 😂🤣😭

[@Dr--Prepper]

You're just put me off my lunch

[@YoloMoloPolo300]

Did this dudes voice change halfway through?

[@indefatigable8722]

Rocky: Thank you dragons. Jenny: Go Rocky!

[@dailyfails2472]

Was rooting for him more than anyone else av seen before. Genuine and passionate 😍

[@discombubulate2256]

well, i want to give this man money. don't have none.

[@RIOMAN-]

Mate same as , bless him !!

[@kennethwjjones]

What a lovely guy.

[@anibaldk]

For once, I have to agree with the investors here: This guy should be THE pie bakery in whichever city he resides. His personal touch would be so lost if it became a mass production product.

[@bash547]

There were many compliments about him and marketing advice but no one said the pies were delicious and I don’t think anyone finished their slice. 🤔 “That’s a good pie” at the end is a rather weak praise for a food product.

[@getin3949]

The only problem with that is you don't make nearly as much cash.

[@anibaldk]

​@@getin3949 Well, that's the trade off. Either you make money by abandoning your signature pie process or you earn a modest living by staying true to your way of working. In such industry, unfortunately, both scenarios are mutually exclusive

[@ifwecouldvote]

I think he should make pies in the shape of his own face, and then actually become a pie in real life.

[@olyjfitness]

Theres a local pie maker in wales and plenty of them involved in the family have gone on to be very wealthy .

[@kropchik]

What a wonderful character! Worth all success!

[@blacktemplar5970]

I don't know why they didn't suggest opening ba few shops and trying to franchise it like a gourmet hotdog joint

[@nanda_8]

Such a wholesome guy

[@Xposthmous]

He's 59 years old? I thought he was at least 70.

[@axgarcia5654]

Rocky you are a hell of a gentleman, but just to watch the dragon faces i just laught my head off. You are the best. Carry on man.

[@netweed09]

I, just felt so sad at the end. That felt merciless, especially with the top down view in the lift. Hope he did well afterward

[@Squoggs]

He is so wholesome

[@cgtnetwork]

That man is an absolute gent and his pies look great.

[@martinrooney6883]

He didn't get an investment, but I reckon an investor from the outside will watch this, be attracted by his charisma and then make him an offer

[@dianapeek6936]

I certainly hope so.

[@davidadams421]

Wasn't Harry Ramsden's fish'n'chips a local artisan business before its explosive growth? I'd love to see these in Tesco. I actually want a breakfast pie right now!

[@zacharywright1196]

What a gent. I'd give him all of my money

[@MushroomMamaa]

English accents vary so much it’s crazy. I can barely understand some of it, i loved it and now i couldn’t picture him speaking any other way. he embodies that accent for me lol i’m American though so what do i know.

[@a697ag]

'Hangover Pie' Genius!

[@johnmc3862]

Followed by a hangover Poo lol.

[@Suicide_Kid]

I love his laugh so much.

[@christopherloh936]

I love the background music & it would be very nice to eat his handmade pies while listening to it.

[@Trumpmore]

Truly baffling. Could see a big market for this. People would pay a premium, instead of dog food pasties from greggs.

[@sanjanewmoonlife]

Beautiful, perfect, I love pies. Perfect title of inventions.

[@KnowThyFuture]

Did he literally say in the end that he wants to take Jenny OUT?

[@matthewbell4273]

Just found the comment I was about to make (your one) and so you beat me to it! :)

[@Hulks92]

‘A long face on the man behind the short crust’ is probably the best of Evan’s puns that I’ve heard haha

[@drshreenie]

One thing that could really sell and has a multiplier effect is his charm and recepies that can be broadcasted..so If i had it, i'd invest for a 60 percent of half of what he asked, and scale down his plan, and try to add a regular TV show hosting him

[@ShopSongs]

"I'd like to offer you some samples now" Camera cuts to Jenny

[@TimmyVision]

😂😂

[@magusxxx]

Yeah, I hear Jenny is famous for her free samples.

[@Argumemnon]

"Beauty it seems, is in the pie of the beholder." Gods, someone put a muzzle on that man.

[@trevorbarre5616]

What a nice guy!!

[@ghosttoast2073]

Haha thought my Spotify was playing, very surprised to hear the lovely largo from Dvorak 9th in here

[@melaniebushby1974]

Lovely man

[@Luisvarelaaa]

There is no need for these "shock" headlines - you drop a dragons den video, we will watch. Calm down

[@borkingdoggouwuuwuw]

It generate the clicks

[@ajokefatoye4565]

Agreed

[@Ctrl_Alt_Elite]

Clickbait is not about viewer retention. It's about an overall growth in views by pulling in someone who wouldn't usually watch it.

[@truthbeckons6053]

Paul Newman's Own Sauce, Uncle Ben's Rice, Levi Roots Reggae Reggae sauce, Rocky Arkright's Pies...Someone missed a trick here.

[@penelopeoates511]

Don't forget Peter Sutcliffe's fart inducing pot noodles.

[@tommydenato8863]

Love this guy

[@Suicide_Kid]

Those look so good tbh. Wish i could get some here in Japan.

[@ccirish4519]

I would love to try that. Very interesting!

[@robertschriek1353]

right person brings out the best in all dragons.

[@stephenfox8685]

Nice guy. Admirable goals, considering his age and past health. My salute.

[@WellOilBeefHooked]

"Beauty is in the eye of the pie holder" hahahaa

[@hafiznaveed306]

Wish you all the BEST ROCKY.

[@georgenicolaou5646]

*walks in with a bicycle* Jenny: For that reason I'm out

[@SuhailStudies]

Any idea what that background music is right in the beginning from 01 seconds ? Takes me back right back to my childhood in Wales but cant remember where its from. Anyone ???? :)

[@greatergoodfijithegreaterg6272]

upload another one please, its been three days :)

[@realPromotememedia]

Supermarkets should stock theses pies with their lunchtime sandwiches. Fantastic. Not a sandwich everyday, have a pie today! Winner winner

[@lescoe]

I've never heard anyone with two voices. Very interesting bloke.

[@getin3949]

GREAT advice Jenny, none of the other dragons offered much. I think she's right on the money with her comment about having his kids video tape him and put it on line.

[@ConsciousEntrepeneur]

I agree, Jennie's advice is the best. I can see him taking social media with the help of younger people and sell online which later will open doors for specialty markets.

[@mikebentley5892]

Agree, great advice from Jenny. And how old was Colonel Sanders when he succeeded on a big scale?

[@jackiecheng4161]

@@mikebentley5892 when he died so I guess he was pretty successful huh?

[@alexgallardo9306]

Rockys's pie is the proper pie!

[@ray_tupper_eTosser]

my hangover could do a breakfast pie right about now

[@ray_tupper_eTosser]

@Lee Claxton yeah

[@paulmallon9292]

@@ray_tupper_eTosser What a strangely judgemental comment there. 'In lockdown?'.... Odd.

[@ray_tupper_eTosser]

@@paulmallon9292 thought exactly the same thing.

[@NUFC_1]

@Lee Claxton We have all judged you as being too judgemental

[@Sir_Henry_Bossocks]

You covidiot - stay indoors and don't go drinking in pubs

[@bobbydukes5407]

I can’t believe he said he’s 59. Honestly, the man comes across as being about 30 years senior to that.

[@bbomber2299]

He's like the Fred dibnah of pies 😂

[@Vladishit_Putler]

I love the guy for not starting with the usual "hello dragons, my name is ...."

[@TheMadTatter]

Narrator: "...Rocky's hopes of making big dough from baking now rest solely with fellow Northerner Jenny Campbell" Rocky: "I'll get me coat"

[@horatiohornblower741]

Arkwright brilliant

[@johnfoster7428]

Life in a pie - luxury.

[@ColonelJGHyde]

Ave got Curry Pies!!! exclaimed Rocky. Camera immediately clips to Tej Lalvani smirking.

[@damien7151]

You know those pies are bomb

[@dominiquezgarka7485]

Sad, such a great products and a wonderful man.

[@jordanireland6298]

What an absolute legend

[@madala9324]

All the very best young man ! Your a true example to us all

[@jeffery7558]

What a man, I like him