OU on the BBC: The Bottom Line
Evan Davis gets to the heart of the big finance stories -...
Evan Davis gets to the heart of the big finance stories - by talking to the people who take the decisions that touch all our lives.
- Duration: 5 mins
- Published on: Friday 28th January 2011
- Introductory Level
- Posted under: Radio
The BBC and The Open University come together to bring Evan Davis and his CEO experts into your living room.
Each week, Evan invites three people from the very top of the world of business to share their insights from the top.
Here on OpenLearn, get extra insight and go beyond the headlines with experts from The Open University Business School and exclusive extended interviews with some of the guests.
The Bottom Line is broadcast every Thursday on BBC Radio 4 at 8.30pm, and is also shown on the BBC News Channel at weekends. For full details of upcoming broadcasts, and links to listen or watch again, visit bbc.co.uk.
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OU on the BBC: The Bottom Line - Rich and full-bodied
Evan Davis and his guests explore just how profitable selling crushed grapes really is. Read more : OU on the BBC: The Bottom Line - Rich and full-bodied
OU on the BBC: The Bottom Line - To the rescue
Evan Davis asks his guests what it takes to rescue a sinking company. Read more : OU on the BBC: The Bottom Line - To the rescue
OU on the BBC: The Bottom Line - Public sector pie
Evan Davis and guests discuss what it's like doing business with the state. Read more : OU on the BBC: The Bottom Line - Public sector pie
OU on the BBC: The Bottom Line - Bricks and mortar retail
Evan Davis and guests brainstorm ideas on how to save bricks and mortar retailing. Read more : OU on the BBC: The Bottom Line - Bricks and mortar retail
OU on the BBC: The Bottom Line - The economic powerhouse
Evan and guests discuss the challenges of doing business in and out of Africa. Read more : OU on the BBC: The Bottom Line - The economic powerhouse
OU on the BBC: The Bottom Line - Alternatives to banking
Evan Davis and guests discuss the financial alternatives to banking. Read more : OU on the BBC: The Bottom Line - Alternatives to banking
OU on the BBC: The Bottom Line - Goodbye paperback
Evan Davis and guests examine what the publishing landscape might look like following the growth of ebook sales. Read more : OU on the BBC: The Bottom Line - Goodbye paperback
OU on the BBC: The Bottom Line - A revolutionary gamble
Are the days of the local betting shop numbered? Evan and guests discuss the revolution in the way that people gamble. Read more : OU on the BBC: The Bottom Line - A revolutionary gamble
OU on the BBC: The Bottom Line - The family business
Evan Davis and guests explore the possibilities and pitfalls of family businesses. Read more : OU on the BBC: The Bottom Line - The family business
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Originally published: Friday, 28th January 2011
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Last updated on: Thursday, 24th January 2013
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