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The Bottom Line

The definitive business podcast from the BBC. Hosted by Evan Davis.

Radio 4,475 episodes

Episodes

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What Is the UK Good At?
From award-winning theatre to life-saving drugs, what are the UK’s biggest strengths?
08 Jan 2026,32 mins
The Decisions That Made Me: Ben Branson (Seedlip)
Seedlip founder, Ben Branson, on crafting non-alcoholic spirits from nature
01 Jan 2026,14 mins
The Decisions That Made Me: Margaret Heffernan
Former tech CEO, Margaret Heffernan, on switching from programme-maker to business leader
25 Dec 2025,16 mins
The Decisions That Made Me – Joey Gonzalez (Barry’s)
From sweating in class to leading Barry’s fitness brand: Joey Gonzalez’s CEO journey
18 Dec 2025,22 mins
The Decisions That Made Me: Sameer Vuyyuru
Sameer Vuyyuru on the power of AI and the influence of his grandfather.
11 Dec 2025,14 mins
The Decisions That Made Me: Harry Destecroix (Ziylo, Science Creates, SCVC)
Harry Destecroix on spinning out a company from Bristol university and making millions
04 Dec 2025,14 mins
The Decisions That Made Me: Sophie Mirman
Sophie Mirman who founded SockShop and Trotters on moving from junior secretary to MD
27 Nov 2025,14 mins
The Decisions That Made Me: Jesper Brodin (IKEA)
An optimist and a risk-taker, Jesper Brodin on taking IKEA digital and making it greener
20 Nov 2025,14 mins
The Decisions That Made Me: Heather Vernon (Woburn Partners)
From teaching to politics to PR - Heather Vernon on her path to becoming an entrepreneur
13 Nov 2025,14 mins
Hypotheticals: How Would You React If You Were Boss?
Guests consider imagined scenarios inspired by real business challenges
06 Nov 2025,31 mins
Productivity: How Can British Business Work Smarter?
Britain works hard, yet our output is lower than our rivals. Can AI help close the gap?
30 Oct 2025,34 mins
Introverts: Can Quiet Voices Conquer The Corporate World?
What can introverts do to stand out in the workplace?
23 Oct 2025,38 mins
Human Resources: Is HR Out of Control?
From payslips to policy, how HR now plays a central role in how businesses are run.
16 Oct 2025,31 mins
Chaos Management: Do Fewer Rules Make For Better Workplaces?
When leaders embrace chaos, can innovation thrive or does everything fall apart?
09 Oct 2025,33 mins
Spinouts: How Can Universities Turn Research Into Successful Businesses?
How university research creates huge rewards – for founders, universities and the economy.
02 Oct 2025,31 mins
Direct to Consumer: A Better Way to Sell?
How do businesses navigate selling directly to their customers?
25 Sep 2025,33 mins
Decisions That Made Me: Greg Jackson (Octopus Energy)
Greg Jackson left school at 16, then built Octopus Energy into a multibillion-pound giant
18 Sep 2025,15 mins
Decisions That Made Me: Charlie Bowes-Lyon (Wild)
Charlie Bowes-Lyon on co-founding Wild, the refillable deodorant brand bought by Unilever
11 Sep 2025,13 mins
Decisions That Made Me: Mark Dixon (IWG)
IWG’s Mark Dixon went from hot dog seller to founder of a flexible office space provider.
04 Sep 2025,13 mins
Decisions That Made Me: Thomas Beahon (Castore Co-Founder)
Castore's Tom Beahon launched a billion-pound sportswear brand backed by Andy Murray.
28 Aug 2025,19 mins
Decisions That Made Me: Anthony Eskinazi (JustPark Founder)
The parking app creator on ditching a top graduate scheme to set up his own business
21 Aug 2025,16 mins
The Decisions That Made Me
Alan French (Thomas Cook, CEO)
Alan French on being at the helm of a collapsing company and turning it around.
09 Aug 2025,14 mins
The Decisions That Made Me
Tom Pellereau (Stylideas, Inventor)
The beauty inventor on being dyslexic and working with Alan Sugar.
06 Dec 2024,16 mins
The Decisions That Made Me
Elmarie Marais (GoCrisis, Founder)
Elmarie Marais on leaving her job for her mental health and starting her own company.
05 Dec 2024,13 mins
The Decisions That Made Me
Julian Douglas (VCCP, Global CEO)
Julian Douglas on when to start side hustling, and learning when to step away.
04 Dec 2024,14 mins
The Decisions That Made Me
Jordan Brompton (Myenergi, Co-founder)
The smart energy tech entrepreneur on overcoming your background.
03 Dec 2024,14 mins
The Decisions That Made Me
Rob Law (Trunki Suitcases, Inventor)
The entrepreneur and inventor on how he avoided a manufacturing meltdown.
02 Dec 2024,14 mins
The Decisions That Made Me
Krisi Smith
Evan Davis sits down with Krisi Smith, co-founder of the tea company Bird and Blend.
04 Jun 2024,40 mins
The Decisions That Made Me
The Depop Story
Evan Davis sits down with Simon Beckerman, the founder of Depop.
28 May 2024,44 mins
The Decisions That Made Me
Martha Lane Fox
Evan Davis sits down with the British businesswoman, philanthropist and public servant.
21 May 2024,46 mins