Dragons’ Den TrackerWhat Happened to Back to the Movies After Dragons’ Den?
Back to the Movies appeared on Dragons’ Den in 2007, Series 5 Episode 6. The business was a performance shows based on movie soundtracks. No deal was made — the Dragons decided not to invest. The business is still active today.
The Pitch
Sid Sims walked into the Den in 2007 with a performance shows based on movie soundtracks. They were asking for £50,000 in exchange for 25% of the business.
Despite their best efforts, the pitch didn’t convince the Dragons to open their wallets.
The Deal
No deal was made. The Dragons weren’t persuaded to invest, and Sid Sims left the Den without backing.
What Happened After the Show
Back to the Movies is one of those Den stories that actually lasted. Having appeared on the show back in 2007, the company has now been trading for well over a decade — an outcome that puts it ahead of the vast majority of startup ventures, let alone television pitches.
Is Back to the Movies Still in Business?
Yes. Back to the Movies appears to still be trading. Companies House records confirm the business is currently active.
Related Companies
If you’re curious about other businesses from the same episode, you might also want to look at Steri Spray, Caribbean Ready Meals, Dig 'n' Drive, Lemongold. Each has its own story of what happened after the Den.
Watch the Pitch
Companies House Data
- Status
- active
- Company Number
- 12781024
- Registered Name
- BACK TO THE BASES LTD
- Incorporated
- 2020-07-30
- Company Type
- ltd
- SIC Codes
- 43290
- Registered Address
- 4 Cornhouse Buildings, Claydons Lane, Rayleigh, Essex, SS6 7UP, England
- Accounts
- micro-entity (period ending 2025-07-31)
- Latest Financials
- Total Assets Less Liabilities
- £59688
- Employees
- 6
- Period
- 01/08/2024 to 31/07/2025
- Officers
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BARRY, Anthony James
— director
4 Cornhouse Buildings, Claydons Lane, Rayleigh, Essex, SS6 7UP, England
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GALLAGHER, Darren John
— director
4 Cornhouse Buildings, Claydons Lane, Rayleigh, Essex, SS6 7UP, England
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BARRY, Anthony James
— director