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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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.
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Business in Africa
Thu 21 Feb 2013
Evan Davis and guests discuss the challenges of doing business in and out of Africa.
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Alternative Finance
Thu 14 Feb 2013
Evan Davis chairs a discussion providing insight into business from the people at the top.
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Books
Thu 7 Feb 2013
Evan Davis and guests explore the impact of the digital revolution on the book industry.
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Gambling
Thu 31 Jan 2013
Evan Davis and guests discuss how technology is transforming the gambling industry.
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Family Firms
Thu 24 Jan 2013
Evan Davis and guests explore the ups and downs of running a family business.
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Planet New
Thu 15 Nov 2012
Evan Davis and guests consider how developing new products can help the economy.
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Financial Services
Thu 8 Nov 2012
Evan Davis and guests consider how to reform financial services in the 21st century.
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Pricing
Thu 1 Nov 2012
Evan Davis and guests discuss the different strategies companies use to set their prices.
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The World of Sport
Thu 25 Oct 2012
Three of sport's top business brains share their stories and secrets with Evan Davis.
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Overcrowded markets
Thu 18 Oct 2012
Evan Davis and guests discuss overcapacity and how to ensure positive product placement.
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Quality
Thu 11 Oct 2012
Evan Davis and guests discuss quality and compare notes on their relative weaknesses.
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Boardroom battles
Thu 4 Oct 2012
Stephanie Flanders and panel discuss boardroom politics and big companies versus start-ups
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Products
Thu 27 Sep 2012
Evan Davis's guests discuss a product that has shaped the fortunes of their business.
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20/09/2012
Thu 20 Sep 2012
Evan Davis and guests consider whether talk of the decline of Europe is exaggerated.
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12/07/2012
Thu 12 Jul 2012
Evan Davis and guests discuss the business of infrastructure and media training.
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05/07/2012
Thu 5 Jul 2012
Evan Davis and guests discuss the evolution and hierarchy of brands, and consumer taste.
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28/06/2012
Thu 28 Jun 2012
Evan Davis and guests debate whether the market allocates capital to the right companies.
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21/06/2012
Sat 23 Jun 2012
Evan Davis's guests compare their working days and discuss shareholder discontent.
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14/06/2012
Thu 14 Jun 2012
Evan Davis and guests discuss temptation marketing and the psychology of competition.
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07/06/2012
Thu 7 Jun 2012
Evan Davis and guests swap thoughts on employment contracts and monitoring employees.
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31/05/2012
Thu 31 May 2012
Evan Davis and guests swap thoughts on the risks and opportunities in the global economy.
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Ruthlessness
Thu 29 Mar 2012
Evan Davis and guests discuss ruthlessness, and investing and selling in deprived areas.
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22/03/2012
Thu 22 Mar 2012
Evan Davis and guests swap thoughts on making everyday executive decisions and stress.