The Bottom Line Podcast
The definitive business podcast from the ѿý.
Hosted by Evan Davis.
The definitive business podcast from the ѿý.
Each week, the ѿý's Evan Davis is joined by bosses, entrepreneurs and industry experts, to lift the lid on how their businesses work, and what it’s like to be in charge.
They discuss a big issue, a big challenge, or a big question facing their industry.
From managing AI to managing millennials, from supermarkets to supercharging a new product.
And our guests will share their stories of success and failure along the way.
Podcasts are published every Thursday. And as well as being a podcast, we are also available every Thursday afternoon and Tuesday evening on ѿý Radio 4.
You can now also listen to The Bottom Line on a smart speaker. If you want to listen, just say "Ask ѿý Sounds to play The Bottom Line”. It works on most smart speakers.
The Bottom Line has published a spin off series - Decisions That Made Me - where Evan asks entrepreneurs and business leaders about the most crucial moments in their lives and careers. You can watch these episodes here: https://t.ly/oJ8lW.
Got a question or a comment? Get in touch with Evan and the team on email at bottomline@bbc.co.uk.
The Bottom Line is produced in partnership with The Open University and is an EcoAudio certified production.
Episodes to download
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Mental Health
Thu 3 Jul 2014
Evan Davis and guests discuss coping with depression and business success at the same time
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Single Product Companies
Thu 26 Jun 2014
Evan Davis and guests discuss the pros and cons of focusing on just one source of income.
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The Muslim Pound
Thu 19 Jun 2014
Muslim consumers, and how best to serve them, are the topics for Evan Davis and guests.
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Sex and Drugs
Thu 12 Jun 2014
Making money from products with a controversial image. Evan Davis and guests discuss.
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Bitcoin
Thu 5 Jun 2014
Evan Davis and guests discuss the bitcoin economy, its strengths and pitfalls.
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Cyber Security
Thu 29 May 2014
Can business be kept safe from hackers? Evan Davis and guests discuss cyber attacks.
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Energy Upstarts
Thu 27 Mar 2014
New energy firms tell Evan Davis about the challenge of taking on established companies.
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Serving the Super-Rich
Thu 20 Mar 2014
Evan Davis and guests discuss how to look after the wealthy elite.
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Transformation
Thu 13 Mar 2014
Evan Davis and guests discuss how to bring a business back from the brink.
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Chocolate
Thu 6 Mar 2014
Evan Davis and guests discuss cocoa, chocolate and how to feed a global sweet tooth.
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Self-Improvement
Thu 27 Feb 2014
Evan Davis and guests discuss the business of making your life better.
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Life After CEO
Thu 20 Feb 2014
Is there life after being a CEO? Evan Davis and guests discuss life after being boss.
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TV Formats
Thu 13 Feb 2014
Evan Davis and guests discuss the business of selling TV formats around the world.
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The Sharing Economy
Thu 30 Jan 2014
Making money in the 'sharing' economy is discussed by Evan Davis and guests.
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Shipping
Thu 14 Nov 2013
It's the lifeblood of the world's economy - Evan Davis and guests discuss shipping.
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Planning for the Future
Thu 7 Nov 2013
Infrastructure projects can take decades to complete. How do you plan for the future?
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Deals
Thu 31 Oct 2013
Why is deal-making so seductive? Evan Davis and guests talk takeovers and mergers.
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Who's the Boss?
Thu 24 Oct 2013
Upside-down management is discussed by company bosses and Evan Davis.
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Digital Marketplaces
Thu 17 Oct 2013
How are digital marketplaces changing the way we shop? Evan Davis and guests discuss.
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The Business of War
Thu 10 Oct 2013
Ex-army leaders-turned-businessmen discuss private defence and security with Evan Davis.
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Investor Relations
Thu 25 Jul 2013
The power and role of investors in business is discussed by Evan Davis and guests.
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Water
Thu 18 Jul 2013
Water is big business. Evan Davis and guests discuss the global challenges ahead.
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Futurology for Business
Thu 11 Jul 2013
How can businesses predict the trends of the future? Evan Davis and guests discuss.
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Managing in a Crisis
Thu 4 Jul 2013
Managing corporations through crisis is the discussion for Evan Davis and his guests.
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Travel
Thu 13 Jun 2013
Travel companies discuss coping with recession at home and upheaval in sunny destinations.