The Bottom Line Podcast
The definitive business podcast from the BBC.
Hosted by Evan Davis.
The definitive business podcast from the BBC.
Each week, the BBC'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 BBC Radio 4.
You can now also listen to The Bottom Line on a smart speaker. If you want to listen, just say "Ask BBC 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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The Future of the Web
Thu 30 Jun 2011
Evan Davis and his guests imagine the Web in 2020, and discuss storytelling in business.
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Keeping Score
Thu 23 Jun 2011
Evan Davis's guests discuss temporary relationships and keeping score in business.
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Contacts and Contracts
Thu 16 Jun 2011
Evan Davis's guests debate the importance of contacts, and reveal their greatest regrets.
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Raw Materials
Thu 9 Jun 2011
Evan Davis and guests discuss making better use of raw materials and building design.
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Is Greed is Good?
Sat 4 Jun 2011
Evan Davis and guests discuss the global economy and debate if greed is good in business.
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Fashion
Thu 24 Mar 2011
Evan Davis asks his guests how clothing and fashion differ from other businesses.
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Major Disaster Plans
Thu 17 Mar 2011
Evan Davis and guests discuss business continuity and life on the shop floor.
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Slow Growth
Thu 10 Mar 2011
Stephanie Flanders and guests discuss slow growth and Germany's current economic success.
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Business Time
Thu 3 Mar 2011
Stephanie Flanders and guests swap thoughts on timing and keeping up with current events.
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Consumer Research
Thu 24 Feb 2011
Evan Davis and guests swap thoughts on consumer research and business awards.
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19/02/2011
Sat 19 Feb 2011
Stephanie Flanders and guests discuss hyperconnectivity and intuition in decision-making.
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10/02/2011
Thu 10 Feb 2011
Stephanie Flanders and guests discuss political instability and how they value employees.
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03/02/2011
Thu 3 Feb 2011
Evan Davis and guests discuss moving with the times and the laws they'd like to scrap.
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27/01/2011
Thu 27 Jan 2011
Evan Davis and guests give their forecasts for 2016 and discuss the value of networking.
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18/11/2010
Thu 18 Nov 2010
Evan Davis and guests discuss the importance of location, and the role of email at work.
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11/11/2010
Thu 11 Nov 2010
Evan Davis and guests discuss how companies plan for the unexpected, and dress codes.
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04/11/2010
Thu 4 Nov 2010
Evan Davis and guests discuss upstart companies versus incumbents, and company names.
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28/10/2010
Thu 28 Oct 2010
Evan Davis and guests discuss the relationship of company chairman and chief executive.
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21/10/2010
Thu 21 Oct 2010
Evan Davis and guests discuss the business of raw materials and emotion in the workplace.
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14/10/2010
Thu 14 Oct 2010
Evan Davis and guests discuss the science of business logistics and customer service.
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07/10/2010
Thu 7 Oct 2010
Evan Davis and guests discuss new forms of marketing and the role of optimism in business.
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30/09/2010
Thu 30 Sep 2010
Evan Davis and guests discuss staying ahead of the competition and business gibberish.
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23/09/2010
Thu 23 Sep 2010
Evan Davis and guests discuss the importance of the US economy and corporate sponsorship.