The Bottom Line is back for a post-pandemic world

The Bottom Line

A new nine-part series of the OU/BBC collaboration The Bottom Line on Radio 4, presented by OU honorary graduate Evan Davis, starts on Thursday 27 May.

Dr Björn Claes, a Senior Lecturer in Operations Management, and Dr Henry Lahr, a Senior Lecturer in Finance, continue as the OUBS academic consultants for the programme. This series will look at the business world post-pandemic, covering a variety of topics with top business leaders from Britain and around the world. Issues and industries include: Digital Currencies; Disability and Design; The Resurgence of Suburbia; Cruises; and Electric Cars.

The programme is broadcast at 20:30 every Thursday and repeated on Saturdays at 17:30. The podcast is available on the Radio 4 website following transmission.

You can find out more about The Bottom Line via the OpenLearn website which will have extensive content in connection with this and past series, as well as business in general.

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Wednesday, September 2, 2026 - 09:00 to Friday, September 4, 2026 - 17:00

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