The Bottom Line

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Germany: From Wunder to Woe

October 08, 2026

What is going wrong with the largest economy in Europe? It accounts for roughly one-third of the continent's total manufacturing output but since 2020 there's been very little growth. Some people suggest the problems facing the country have been brewing for decades. It's argued Germany has been slow to adapt to modern ways of doing business and hasn't kept up with industrial competition from abroad. Evan Davis is joined by a panel of experts to understand how much trouble the German economy i...

Antiques

October 01, 2026

If 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 appeal. But how does the business really operate? Is it accurately portrayed on television and how do antiques come up for sale in the first place? Evan Davis is joined by a panel of experts to get some answers and asks whether anything we manufacture today w...

Drones: Small machines, big business

September 24, 2026

Drones 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 industry. And, as the technology gets cheaper, smarter and longer-range, what does it take to build a successful drone business? Guests: Mike Armstrong, MD, Stark Defence UK Gemma Alcock, Founder and CEO, Skybound Mark Westwood, Director of Defence and a ...

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What is the email for The Bottom Line?

The publicly listed email for The Bottom Line: podcast.support@bbc.co.uk.

How many listeners does The Bottom Line have?

Podseeker estimates The Bottom Line reaches 10,000 to 100,000 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.

Who is an ideal guest for The Bottom Line?

The Bottom Line typically books industry leaders. Typical guest background: Chief executives, founders, former chairs and senior directors of established companies, senior leaders of industry bodies, and recognized specialists with direct experience of the business issue under discussion. Common among recent guests: Leadership of established companies or major industry organizations; Founding or scaling significant businesses; Senior board, chair, or executive roles. Recent guests include Wayne Edy, Tom Astrella, and Tony Evans.

How hard is it to get booked on The Bottom Line?

High. It mostly books established leaders in its field.

What topics does The Bottom Line cover?

Recent episodes cover Business, Entrepreneurship, Leadership, Marketing, and Mental Health. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.