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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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.
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Leadership
Thu 15 Mar 2012
Evan Davis and his guests discuss the essence of good leadership and dematerialisation.
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Cock-ups and Conspiracies
Thu 8 Mar 2012
Evan Davis and guests swap thoughts on corporate cock-ups and conspiracies.
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Reinvention
Thu 1 Mar 2012
Evan Davis asks his guests about reinventing a business and what to teach our children.
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Selling Expertise
Thu 23 Feb 2012
Evan Davis and guests talk about selling expertise and religion in the workplace.
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Young Entrepreneurs
Thu 16 Feb 2012
Evan Davis asks three young entrepreneurs about their business headaches and hopes.
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Automotive
Thu 2 Feb 2012
Evan Davis and guests discuss the automotive industry and the pros and cons of a salary.
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Capitalism
Thu 26 Jan 2012
Evan Davis and guests swap thoughts on capitalism and peaking in business.
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Ambition
Thu 17 Nov 2011
Evan Davis asks his guests if now is the time for businesses to pursue big, bold ideas.
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Business Bonds
Thu 10 Nov 2011
Evan Davis and guests on what bonds mean for business and the trials of running airports.
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Special Relationship
Thu 3 Nov 2011
Evan Davis and guests on key relationships and whether flat organisations work best.
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Product Proliferation
Thu 27 Oct 2011
Evan Davis and guests serve up a smorgasbord of topics - from Ikea to proliferation.
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Producers or Parasites?
Thu 20 Oct 2011
Evan Davis and guests discuss financial services - is the sector productive or parasitic?
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Marketing and Mess
Thu 13 Oct 2011
Stephanie Flanders and guests discuss the art of marketing, and messiness in business.
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Startups and Mistakes
Thu 6 Oct 2011
Evan Davis asks his guests about the perils and pitfalls of creating a business online.
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McDonald's and New Tech
Thu 29 Sep 2011
Evan Davis and his guests debate whether the progress of technology has slowed down.
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Economy and Rumours
Thu 22 Sep 2011
Evan Davis and his guests discuss the global economy and the role of rumours business.
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Limits of Automation
Thu 14 Jul 2011
Evan Davis and guests discuss the limits of automation and the benefits of the awayday.