The Bottom Line

Evan Davis hosts the business conversation show with people at the top giving insight into what matters

Radio 4,484 episodes

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Trainer Wars
What goes into making a pair of trainers and why are some of them so expensive to buy?
04 Jun 2026,36 mins
Entrepreneurs: Your Questions Answered
Three top entrepreneurs answer your questions about starting and managing a business.
05 Mar 2026,36 mins
Product Innovation: Better, Or Just New?
From spark to shelf – why do companies like Mars and P&G keep developing their products?
26 Feb 2026,32 mins
How Do You Deal with a Workplace Bully?
What can individuals and employers do to tackle workplace bullying?
19 Feb 2026,32 mins
Private Renting: Who Wants to Be a Landlord?
Why do private landlords attract so much criticism – and how fair is it?
12 Feb 2026,35 mins
Dynamic Pricing: Who Profits?
How do businesses use it, and how much does it benefit the customer?
05 Feb 2026,34 mins
What Happens When Brands Change Hands?
Corporate mergers and takeovers are on the rise. Who are the winners and losers?
29 Jan 2026,33 mins
Airport Lounges: For the Many or the Few?
How should operators balance the tension between demand and exclusivity?
22 Jan 2026,32 mins
Boom And Bust: Is AI The New Dotcom Bubble?
Lessons learned from a dotcom entrepreneur on the boom and bust of his company, boo.com.
15 Jan 2026,36 mins
USPs: 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
Decisions That Made Me: Ben Branson (Seedlip)
Seedlip founder, Ben Branson, on crafting non-alcoholic spirits from nature
01 Jan 2026,14 mins
Decisions That Made Me: Margaret Heffernan
Former tech CEO, Margaret Heffernan, on switching from programme-maker to business leader
25 Dec 2025,16 mins
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
Decisions That Made Me: Sameer Vuyyuru
Sameer Vuyyuru on the power of AI and the influence of his grandfather.
11 Dec 2025,14 mins
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
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
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
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
The Decisions That Made Me: Richard Farleigh (Dragon’s Den, entrepreneur)
Richard Farleigh on becoming a successful investor and his humble stumbles along the way.
23 Aug 2025,15 mins