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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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.
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Recruitment
Thu 6 Jun 2013
Recruitment companies discuss the marks left by recession on the employment market.
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The App Industry
Thu 30 May 2013
'Appreneurs' trying to make money in a new market discuss the challenges with Evan Davis.
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The Education Business
Thu 28 Mar 2013
Education and how to make a profit from it is the subject for Evan Davis and his guests.
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21/03/2013
Thu 21 Mar 2013
Evan Davis and guests explore the challenges and pitfalls of the wine trade.
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Doing Business with Governments
Thu 7 Mar 2013
Evan Davis chairs a discussion providing insight into business from the people at the top.
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Retail
Thu 28 Feb 2013
Evan Davis and guests brainstorm ideas on how to save bricks-and-mortar shopping.