Famed for their business prowess rather than their childish sense of humour, will the Dragons see the funny side of Sarah Lu’s creation the ‘Youdoodoll’, or will the small canvas dolls each customised with a photo of a Dragon’s face, fail to amuse and incur the wrath of the Dragons?

At 9pm on Monday 22 October on BBC Two’s Dragons’ Den, Youdoodoll will be seen on UK television for the very first time as Brighton-based designer Sarah Lu climbs the stairs armed with a set of small canvas dolls, each with the glaring face of a Dragon, hoping to secure £35k investment in return for 25% for her mini-me, replica doll business.

I don’t know yet whether or not the product attracts the backing of the Den, but after being sent one of the dolls to have a play with last week, I can tell you that it should.

On first examination,. the doll looks like any other, except for the fact that it lacks a face. But what makes this doll different is that in the box is an iron on transfer sheet, onto which you can print a photograph of your child, your loved one, or your favourite Hollywood hunk. Just imagine, going to bed with a mini Brad Pitt…..see the possibilities?

Proud owners of the first dolls have let their imagination run wild as you will see when the Youdoodoll gallery launches at www.youdoodoll.co.uk. Jimi Hendrix, Johnny Depp and George Bush being popular choices so far, although Amy Winehouse looks quite magnificent too.

Soon to be available at www.youdoodoll.co.uk and priced £19.99 (+P&P/UK) each, creator Sarah Lu is also currently in negotiations with a number of high street retailers to stock Youdoodolls in time for the festive rush this Christmas.

Speaking about her time in the Den, Sarah Lu said: “I was absolutely terrified before going into the Den – so much so that I told one of the crew members that I was going to grab hold of his leg and he’d have to drag me in there kicking and screaming. Hour and half later when I emerged, I practically collapsed I was so tired!”