Martyn Smith: Apology
We wish to make it clear that TV director, producer and writer Mr Martyn Smith, 40, of North London, responsible for Dragons' Den, was entirely unconnected with the case and has never been associated with any allegations of this sort. He continues to work with the BBC. We offer an unreserved apology to Mr Smith for the distress and embarrassment this story caused.
The case at Southwark Crown Court involved another TV producer of the same name who has no professional or personal relationship with the Dragons' Den Martyn Smith. The incorrect story appeared in first edition only and was corrected in later editions.