'I'm a Dragons' Den star and this is what it's like working with Peter Jones'

A Dragons' Den star has shared what her co-stars are like off-screen. BBC star Deborah Meaden opened up on what it's like investing in real businesses with her colleagues when the cameras stop rolling, opening up on her relationships with fellow Dragons Peter Jones and Steven Bartlett.

She recently collaborated with Steven to paint a turtle that will be displayed as part of the street art exhibition for the Tusk Turtle Trail. When asked if she has a favourite Dragon to work with, Deborah, 66, exclusively told Express.co.uk: "I work well with all Dragons, Peter and I have had a lot of investments together that go back a long way so when we make a joint investment it kind of clicks in really easily. Steven is smart, quick, and so far we are pretty much on the same wavelength, which makes it much easier for everyone."

Deborah and Steven joined a host of famous faces this summer to bring 16 striking turtle sculptures to the capital's streets on behalf of African conservation charity Tusk. The campaign aims to raise awareness of endangered marine turtles and the climate threats facing our oceans.

Speaking on the importance of raising awareness for marine conservation, Tusk ambassador Deborah Meaden said: "We see wildlife on land, and it triggers emotion: it is visible, tangible, and easy to connect with.

"The ocean is too often out of mind, and yet it is the beating heart of our planet - the force that sustains all life forms. If the ocean dies, so does the planet. It's that simple, and that urgent." Deborah has collaborated with fellow Dragons' Den star Steven Bartlett to paint a turtle that will be displayed as part of the street art exhibition.

She added: "I am proud to have been an ambassador of Tusk since 2010. I have thoroughly enjoyed getting involved in the Tusk Turtle Trail to help raise funds for the charity's vital conservation work. During the chaos of busy lives, it's hard to keep track of what needs to be done for conservation, let alone the most effective way to do it.

"It's hard to choose just one enjoyable moment, but working with fellow Dragon Steven Bartlett to create our 'Bob the Turtle' for such an important cause was definitely a highlight. Seeing our sculpture at the campaign launch in Piccadilly Circus was also an unforgettable moment. Bob will be on display there for the rest of the summer so I encourage everyone to pay him a visit and explore the rest of the fantastic sculptures on display around London."

The proceeds from the Tusk Turtle Trail will go directly to support the vital work of the charity's marine conservation partners across Africa. People can bid for the sculptures online at auction.tuskturtletrail.com, leading up to a live auction in mid-October, or donate via tusk.org/donate to support this important cause and continue Tusk's impactful work.