21/10/2010
Evan Davis and his guests discuss the importance of raw materials for their companies. They also consider whether business is a place for emotion and sentimentality.
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.
Evan and a panel of guests from the worlds of farming, packaging and investment discuss the importance of raw materials - and how the price of commodities affects their companies.
The panel also discusses emotion. Evan asks his guests how 'touchy feely' they are, as they consider whether business is a place for emotion and sentimentality.
Evan is joined in the studio by William Chase, farmer and entrepreneur; Miles Roberts, chief executive of FTSE250 packaging company DS Smith; Colin Melvin, chief executive of Hermes Equity Ownership Services.
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My Bottom Line: Miles Roberts
Duration: 01:02
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My Bottom Line: Colin Melvin
Duration: 01:04
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My Bottom Line: William Chase
Duration: 01:29
Broadcasts
Thu 21 Oct 201020:30BBC Radio 4- Sat 23 Oct 201017:30BBC Radio 4
- Tue 26 Oct 201012:32BBC World Service Online
- Tue 26 Oct 201016:32BBC World Service Online
- Wed 27 Oct 201000:32BBC World Service Online
- Wed 27 Oct 201004:32BBC World Service Online
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The Bottom Line
The definitive business podcast from the BBC. Hosted by Evan Davis.
