The Bottom Line Podcast
The definitive business podcast from the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ.
Hosted by Evan Davis.
The definitive business podcast from the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ.
Each week, the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ'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.Β
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. Β
Podcasts are published every Thursday. And as well as being a podcast, we are also available every Thursday afternoon and Tuesday evening on Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.Β
You can now also listen to The Bottom Line on a smart speaker. If you want to listen, just say "Ask Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Sounds to play The Bottom Lineβ€. 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.Β 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.
Episodes to download
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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.
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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.