Podcast Episodes

Turning Tables

Evan Davis and guests discuss why some restaurant chains thrive and others fail. Why are so many chains closing down branches now?

GUESTS

Paul Campbel…

8 years, 7 months ago

The Shock of the New

Evan Davis and guests discuss the relationship between three important pillars of modern society: science, business and the consumer. Is the public r…

8 years, 7 months ago

How to Build a Bridge

Civil engineers would argue they are the unsung heroes of the railways, roads and bridges we all take for granted. But building major infrastructure …

8 years, 8 months ago

Sir Terry Leahy

In the final programme of the current series Evan Davis will be talking to Sir Terry Leahy, former Tesco CEO, in front of an invited audience at Sir …

8 years, 10 months ago

Department Stores

Are you being served? Where do you shop - online, a department store or one of the large shopping centres around the country? Evan Davis looks at the…

8 years, 10 months ago

Foreign Investment in the UK

What makes the UK an attractive place for foreign companies to invest in? Britain has tended to enjoy high levels of inward investment thanks to its …

8 years, 10 months ago

Pets Mean Pounds

In the UK we spend £4.5 billion a year on domestic pets. Where does the money go? Evan Davis and guests discuss the business of keeping pets.

GUESTS …

8 years, 10 months ago

Agents

This week the programme looks at the business of agents. What exactly do they do and are they adding value to their clients' careers? Evan Davis disc…

8 years, 11 months ago

Is there a business case for having a diverse workforce?

What is the business case for having a diverse workforce? Evan Davis and guests debate whether a mix of talents in the workplace leads to better comp…

8 years, 11 months ago

Shake-up in the skies

What's behind the recent collapse of airlines such as Monarch, Alitalia and Air Berlin? Is it a case of supply outstripping demand or is there a larg…

8 years, 11 months ago