The Bottom Line

The Bottom Line

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

The Bottom Line

Episodes (290 available)

The Bottom Line, The Bottom Line, 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

The Bottom Line, The Bottom Line, How Do You Deal with a Workplace Bully?

What can individuals and employers do to tackle workplace bullying?

19 Feb 2026

32 mins

The Bottom Line, The Bottom Line, 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

The Bottom Line, The Bottom Line, Dynamic Pricing: Who Profits?

How do businesses use it, and how much does it benefit the customer?

5 Feb 2026

35 mins

The Bottom Line, The Bottom Line, 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

The Bottom Line, The Bottom Line, Airport Lounges: For the Many or the Few?

How should operators balance the tension between demand and exclusivity?

22 Jan 2026

33 mins

The Bottom Line, The Bottom Line, 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

The Bottom Line, The Bottom Line, USPs: What Is The UK Good At?

From award-winning theatre to life-saving drugs, what are the UK’s biggest strengths?

8 Jan 2026

32 mins

The Bottom Line, The Bottom Line, The Decisions That Made Me: Ben Branson (Seedlip)

Seedlip founder, Ben Branson, on crafting non-alcoholic spirits from nature

1 Jan 2026

14 mins

The Bottom Line, The Bottom Line, 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

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