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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A new era for the housing market?
Thu 3 Nov 2022
What will higher interest rates mean for mortgages and house prices? With Evan Davis.
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The business of being a GP
Thu 27 Oct 2022
GPs are not salaried staff but contracted service providers. How do the economics work?
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Dealing in Defence
Thu 20 Oct 2022
Evan looks at the UK's defence industry and asks what's changed since the war in Ukraine.
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Changing Tack
Thu 13 Oct 2022
What do you do when your business vision isn't working? Evan Davis and guests discuss
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Has Britain stopped working?
Thu 6 Oct 2022
Why are there more job vacancies in Britain than there are people looking for work?
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Excess Profits, Windfall Taxes and Incentives
Thu 29 Sep 2022
Is a windfall tax a fair way to restore equilibrium in an economic recession?
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Little Boxes?
Thu 28 Jul 2022
House-building. What are the challenges faced by UK house builders? With Evan Davis.
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'Sorry, all our agents are busy right now'
Thu 7 Jul 2022
Why does it seem so hard to get in touch with a business? Presented by Evan Davis.
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Employment Tribunals
Thu 30 Jun 2022
What to expect when a workplace dispute ends up in court. With Evan Davis.
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How to run a petrol station
Thu 23 Jun 2022
As fuel prices rise, Evan Davis looks at the economics of running a petrol station.
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Online Reviews
Thu 16 Jun 2022
Can we trust the wisdom of the crowd on online review platforms? Presented by Evan Davis.
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The price of bread
Thu 9 Jun 2022
The 'crust' of living: Evan Davis looks at the spiralling costs of baking a loaf of bread.
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Levelling Up
Thu 17 Mar 2022
Evan Davis and guests examine the prospects for business from this government priority.
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Russia and the global economy
Thu 3 Mar 2022
What will the invasion of Ukraine mean for the world's economy - and for us?
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Buy Now, Pay Later
Thu 24 Feb 2022
What's behind the explosion in popularity of Klarna and its competitors?
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The Price Shock
Thu 10 Feb 2022
Prices are rising - but are we heading into an unprecedented economic period?
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Your childhood in the workplace
Thu 3 Feb 2022
Psychotherapist Naomi Shragai on how our emotional baggage can damage our work life.
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Class in the workplace
Thu 11 Nov 2021
How can companies treat people from lower socio-economic backgrounds more fairly?
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The Lottery Business
Thu 4 Nov 2021
With the National Lottery contract up for grabs, how does this sector work?
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The Quick Commerce Economy
Thu 28 Oct 2021
Evan Davis looks at the expanding world of ultrafast home delivery, or Q-commerce.
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Labour shortages and the new model economy
Thu 7 Oct 2021
The HGV sector is one of many sectors plagued by labour shortages - so how do we fix it?
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Clinical Trials
Thu 22 Jul 2021
Clinical trials have barely changed in decades but will Covid-19 transform the business?