The Bottom Line

BBC Radio 4

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

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20 episodes
Updated July 23

Episodes20

Newest first

July 23 · 34 min
The Bottom Line Business Awards 2026
What was the best business move of the last 12 months and who made the biggest blunder?
July 16 · 44 min
Twenty Years in Business
Evan Davis reflects on how the business landscape has changed since the show began in 2006
July 9 · 33 min
Imposter Syndrome
Why do so many capable people still feel like frauds, despite clear evidence of success?
July 2 · 34 min
The Costs and Benefits of Business Regulation
How do we weigh up the costs and benefits of regulations on businesses in the UK?
June 25 · 33 min
Digital Nomads
How the rise of the digital nomad is transforming business, cities and the future of work.
June 18 · 33 min
When brands collaborate
The rise of brand collaborations – who wins, who loses and why they matter.
June 11 · 37 min
How the oil industry works
Evan discusses the financial costs of drilling for oil and refining it into products.
June 4 · 36 min
Trainer Wars
What goes into making a pair of trainers and why are some of them so expensive to buy?
March 5 · 36 min
Entrepreneurs: Your Questions Answered
Three top entrepreneurs answer your questions about starting and managing a business.
February 26 · 32 min
Product Innovation: Better, Or Just New?
From spark to shelf – why do companies like Mars and P&G keep developing their products?
February 19 · 32 min
How Do You Deal with a Workplace Bully?
What can individuals and employers do to tackle workplace bullying?
February 12 · 35 min
Private Renting: Who Wants to Be a Landlord?
Why do private landlords attract so much criticism – and how fair is it?
February 5 · 34 min
Dynamic Pricing: Who Profits?
How do businesses use it, and how much does it benefit the customer?
January 29 · 33 min
What Happens When Brands Change Hands?
Corporate mergers and takeovers are on the rise. Who are the winners and losers?
January 22 · 32 min
Airport Lounges: For the Many or the Few?
How should operators balance the tension between demand and exclusivity?
January 15 · 36 min
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.
January 8 · 32 min
USPs: What Is The UK Good At?
From award-winning theatre to life-saving drugs, what are the UK’s biggest strengths?
January 1 · 14 min
Decisions That Made Me: Ben Branson (Seedlip)
Seedlip founder, Ben Branson, on crafting non-alcoholic spirits from nature
Dec 25, 2025 · 16 min
Decisions That Made Me: Margaret Heffernan
Former tech CEO, Margaret Heffernan, on switching from programme-maker to business leader
Dec 18, 2025 · 22 min
Decisions That Made Me – Joey Gonzalez (Barry’s)
From sweating in class to leading Barry’s fitness brand: Joey Gonzalez’s CEO journey

The Bottom Line

The Bottom Line Business Awards 2026

Twenty Years in Business

Imposter Syndrome

The Costs and Benefits of Business Regulation

Digital Nomads

When brands collaborate

How the oil industry works

Trainer Wars

Entrepreneurs: Your Questions Answered

Product Innovation: Better, Or Just New?

How Do You Deal with a Workplace Bully?

Private Renting: Who Wants to Be a Landlord?

Dynamic Pricing: Who Profits?

What Happens When Brands Change Hands?

Airport Lounges: For the Many or the Few?

Boom And Bust: Is AI The New Dotcom Bubble?

USPs: What Is The UK Good At?

Decisions That Made Me: Ben Branson (Seedlip)

Decisions That Made Me: Margaret Heffernan

Decisions That Made Me – Joey Gonzalez (Barry’s)