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Episode 9

Episode 9 of 9

Evan Davis asks whether now is the time for businesses to pursue ambitious plans. He also discusses banking and takes stock of the consumer sector in the run-up to Christmas.

The view from the top of business. Presented by Evan Davis, The Bottom Line cuts through confusion, statistics and spin to present a clearer view of the business world, through discussion with people running leading and emerging companies. The programme is broadcast first on ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Radio 4 and later on ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ World Service Radio, ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ World News TV and ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ News Channel TV.

Evan and his panel debate whether now is the time for companies to pursue big, ambitious ideas - or is it a time for more modest aspirations? They also discuss banking with the boss of retail banking at Royal Bank of Scotland, and take stock of the consumer sector in the run-up to Christmas.

Joining Evan in the studio are Brian Hartzer, chief executive of RBS UK Retail, Wealth and Ulster; David Martin, chief executive of transport company Arriva; Nadim Ednan-Laperouse, founder and managing director of WOW toys.

30 minutes

Last on

Sat 19 Nov 2011 22:30GMT

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Presenter Evan Davis
Series Producer Neil Koenig

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