The definitive business podcast from the BBC. Hosted by Evan Davis.
Radio 4,·444 episodes
Would lifting the lid on pay spark resentment, or build fairness and trust?
12 Jun 2025,·29 mins
The definitive business podcast from the BBC, with Evan Davis.
09 Jun 2025,·2 mins
What it’s really like getting products made in ‘the world’s factory’?
05 Jun 2025,·35 mins
Richard Farleigh on becoming a successful investor and his humble stumbles along the way.
08 May 2025,·15 mins
Erinch Sahan on switching careers because he wanted one that aligned with his values.
01 May 2025,·14 mins
Sophie O’Brien on how she plans to disrupt the recruitment industry.
24 Apr 2025,·13 mins
Sir Kenneth Olisa on taking on management, being fired, and then striking out on his own.
17 Apr 2025,·15 mins
Chris May on how working from home became the path to a new career.
10 Apr 2025,·14 mins
Claire Daniels on how she became CEO of her family business.
03 Apr 2025,·13 mins
Julian Metcalfe on starting up fast food chain Pret A Manger and later Itsu.
27 Mar 2025,·15 mins
The Repair Shop star on defying her parents’ expectations
20 Mar 2025,·13 mins
Alan French on being at the helm of a collapsing company and turning it around.
13 Mar 2025,·14 mins
Top business brains tackle listener questions on how to succeed as an entrepreneur.
06 Mar 2025,·35 mins
Why are some retailers bringing back people to scan our shopping?
27 Feb 2025,·29 mins
Evan Davis asks what can be done to encourage firms to list on the London Stock Exchange.
20 Feb 2025,·37 mins
Evan Davis examines the business opportunities of companies which offer to repair things.
13 Feb 2025,·32 mins
Has the Trump-inspired vibe shift already reached the UK?
06 Feb 2025,·29 mins
Evan Davis talks to Ahti Heinla, co-founder of robot delivery firm Starship Technologies.
30 Jan 2025,·34 mins
Evan explores what happens to companies that decide to operate without managers.
23 Jan 2025,·35 mins
Evan Davis explores if working four eight-hour days could benefit employees and bosses.
16 Jan 2025,·46 mins
Evan Davis speaks with the advertising legend about his career advice.
12 Jan 2025,·13 mins
Evan gets tips on finding a new job and hears how the process of getting one has changed.
09 Jan 2025,·34 mins
The law firm founder on finding career clarity at the top of a mountain.
06 Jan 2025,·14 mins
Tom Pellereau (Stylideas, Inventor)
The beauty inventor on being dyslexic and working with Alan Sugar.
06 Dec 2024,·16 mins
Elmarie Marais (GoCrisis, Founder)
Elmarie Marais on leaving her job for her mental health and starting her own company.
05 Dec 2024,·13 mins
Julian Douglas (VCCP, Global CEO)
Julian Douglas on when to start side hustling, and learning when to step away.
04 Dec 2024,·14 mins
Jordan Brompton (Myenergi, Co-founder)
The smart energy tech entrepreneur on overcoming your background.
03 Dec 2024,·14 mins
Rob Law (Trunki Suitcases, Inventor)
The entrepreneur and inventor on how he avoided a manufacturing meltdown.
02 Dec 2024,·14 mins
Krisi Smith
Evan Davis sits down with Krisi Smith, co-founder of the tea company Bird and Blend.
04 Jun 2024,·40 mins
The Depop Story
Evan Davis sits down with Simon Beckerman, the founder of Depop.
28 May 2024,·44 mins
