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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Batteries
Thu 5 Oct 2017
Is battery technology the key to a sustainable and emission free world? Evan Davis chairs.
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There's no business like show business
Thu 27 Jul 2017
There's no business like show business. Evan Davis examines why UK theatres are thriving.
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Cost cutting and business transformation
Thu 20 Jul 2017
What is the best way of cutting costs and transforming a business?
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One Company, Many Brands
Thu 6 Jul 2017
Why do some companies have multiple brands? Evan Davis discusses with industry experts.
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Corporate Espionage
Thu 15 Jun 2017
How do businesses protect themselves from copyright infringement? With Evan Davis.
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The Future of Farming
Thu 8 Jun 2017
What is the future for UK farming? Evan Davis discusses with three food producers.
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The Bottom Line: Can We Trust Big Business?
Thu 1 Jun 2017
Is it time to trust big business? Evan Davies asks the former head of BP, Lord Browne.
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Britain's nuclear future
Thu 30 Mar 2017
Britain's multi-billion pound nuclear dream. Three nuclear rivals join Evan Davis.
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Migrant Entrepreneurs
Thu 23 Mar 2017
Migrants create one in seven businesses in the UK. Evan Davis meets three of them.
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Fintech
Thu 16 Mar 2017
Does financial services technology - fintech - pose a threat to traditional banking?
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The Secrets of Fixing a Price
Thu 9 Mar 2017
From budget airline seats to insurance, Evan Davis discovers the secrets of pricing.
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How does stuff get to us?
Thu 2 Mar 2017
A hidden industry that makes globalisation work: Evan Davis and guests discuss logistiscs.
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The UK Space Industry
Thu 23 Feb 2017
Evan Davis does some black sky thinking as he hears about the growing UK space industry.
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Managing Workplace Relationships
Thu 16 Feb 2017
How do you manage employees who have become involved in a relationship?
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The Challenges of Running a Charity
Thu 9 Feb 2017
The challenges of running a charity. Evans Davis meets the experts.
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Negotiating a Trade Deal
Thu 26 Jan 2017
How to negotiate international trade deals after Brexit. Evan Davis meets the experts.
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17/11/2016
Thu 17 Nov 2016
From eBay to multi-million dollar deals. Evan Davis and guests discuss auctions.
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The Future of the Car Industry
Thu 10 Nov 2016
The future of the car industry - is it driverless? Evan Davis and guests discuss.
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The Youth Market
Thu 3 Nov 2016
Evan Davis explores how companies are trying to sell their stuff to young people.
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Activist Investors
Thu 20 Oct 2016
Are activist investors good or bad for the firms they target? Evan Davis presents.
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Careers without College
Thu 13 Oct 2016
Why are top employers offering the school leavers a fast track career without university?
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Brexit: What Next?
Thu 6 Oct 2016
Evan Davis and guests discuss doing business in times of uncertainty.
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Theresanomics
Thu 29 Sep 2016
Theresa May wants a bigger role for government in business. Will it happen? Can it work?
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How to Build an Olympics
Thu 21 Jul 2016
Olympic economics. Evan Davis discovers how the world's biggest sporting event is managed.
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Brave or Naive?
Thu 14 Jul 2016
Lessons learned from pursuing the entrepreneurial dream, presented by Evan Davis.
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The Price of Life
Thu 7 Jul 2016
How do drugs companies and the NHS decide the value of prescription medicines?