The Bottom Line
Where it charts
Today’s combined position on our country charts.
Ranking history
About the show
Latest episodes
-
Antiques
October 1, 2026 · 48 minIf there’s one business that’s ingrained in popular culture, you could argue it's the buying and selling of antiques. You only have to count the number of TV shows where people find and flog something hoping for a profit to recognise the…
-
Drones: Small machines, big business
September 24, 2026 · 31 minDrones are no longer simply small flying cameras. They’re being used to fight wars, find people lost at sea, inspect infrastructure and gather intelligence. Evan Davis and guests discuss what’s driving the extraordinary growth of the drone…
-
Trainer Wars
September 17, 2026 · 37 minThe 2026 London Marathon saw new world record times set in both the men's and women's events. Eyes weren't just on the winning athletes but also on the Adidas trainers they were wearing. So what goes into designing and making a pair of…
-
The Bottom Line Business Awards 2026
July 23, 2026 · 34 minFrom breakthrough products and inspiring leadership to marketing disasters and strategic own goals, a panel of business leaders choose the winners and losers from the last 12 months in business. Evan Davis hosts The Bottom Line's…
-
Twenty Years in Business
July 16, 2026 · 44 minThe Bottom Line has been on BBC Radio 4 for twenty years. The programme was first broadcast in 2006. Back then smartphones weren't on sale, Facebook had only just gone public and people still went to Blockbuster to rent videos and DVDs…
-
Imposter Syndrome
July 9, 2026 · 33 minSuccess doesn't always bring confidence. In fact, some of the most accomplished people privately worry they're not as capable as everyone believes. They live with a nagging fear that one day, they'll be exposed as a fraud. It’s often…
-
The Costs and Benefits of Business Regulation
July 2, 2026 · 34 minFew disagree we need business regulations to protect the rights of workers and consumers, ensure markets operate fairly and set standards for a whole host of industries. However, one thing some business owners get frustrated about is the…
-
Digital Nomads
June 25, 2026 · 34 minA laptop, reliable wifi and a visa, the formula that has allowed millions to work from almost anywhere in the world. It’s a lifestyle that promises freedom and flexibility: one month in Lisbon, the next in Bali. But after years of…