Business Daily podcast

#BBC #Business #BBC World Service #Business Daily

25:00

It’s the very first episode of The Big Pitch with Jimmy Carr and our first guest is Phil Wang! And Phil’s subgenre is…This Place is Evil. We’re talking psychological torture, we’re talking gory death scenes, we’re talking Lorraine Kelly?! The Big Pitch with Jimmy Carr is a brand new comedy podcast where each week a different celebrity guest pitches an idea for a film based on one of the SUPER niche sub-genres on Netflix. From ‘Steamy Crime Movies from the 1970s’ to ‘Australian Dysfunctional Family Comedies Starring A Strong Female Lead’, our celebrity guests will pitch their wacky plot, their dream cast, the marketing stunts, and everything in between. By the end of every episode, Jimmy Carr, Comedian by night / “Netflix Executive” by day, will decide whether the pitch is greenlit or condemned to development hell! Listen on all podcast platforms and watch on the Netflix Is A Joke YouTube Channel . The Big Pitch is a co-production by Netflix and BBC Studios Audio. Jimmy Carr is an award-winning stand-up comedian and writer, touring his brand-new show JIMMY CARR: LAUGHS FUNNY throughout the USA from May to November this year, as well as across the UK and Europe, before hitting Australia and New Zealand in early 2026. All info and tickets for the tour are available at JIMMYCARR.COM Production Coordinator: Becky Carewe-Jeffries Production Manager: Mabel Finnegan-Wright Editor: Stuart Reid Producer: Pete Strauss Executive Producer: Richard Morris Executive Producers for Netflix: Kathryn Huyghue, Erica Brady, and David Markowitz Set Design: Helen Coyston Studios: Tower Bridge Studios Make Up: Samantha Coughlan Cameras: Daniel Spencer Sound: Charlie Emery Branding: Tim Lane Photography: James Hole…

Business Daily

Поширити

Головна серій•Feed

The daily drama of money and work from the BBC.

2214 епізодів

Business Daily

8,419 subscribers

updated день тому

Поширити

Головна серій•Feed

The daily drama of money and work from the BBC.

2214 епізодів

#BBC #Business #BBC World Service #Business Daily

Усі епізоди

1
Critical minerals: What does the future hold? 17:31

1 day тому17:31

17:31

In the final episode of our series, we've gather together a panel of experts who all have an interest in critical mineral mining. Demand for minerals like cobalt, lithium and copper is growing rapidly, as countries turn to green energy solutions. These minerals are used in EV batteries and wind turbines. So what does the future hold? How do countries approach China's dominance in both mining and processing, and what about the environmental and ethical concerns? Presenter: Sam Fenwick Producer: Lexy O'Connor (Photo: Off-shore wind turbines in Denmark, located on Middelgrunden a few kilometres outside Copenhagen. Credit: Getty Images)…

1
The environmental impact of mineral mining 20:45

2 дні тому20:45

20:45

Rising demand for critical minerals to fuel the green energy transition means an expansion of mining around the world. New mines are opening, existing mines are being scaled up. In the fourth programme in our series, we find out about the impact of mineral mining on the planet and for those people both working in the mines and living nearby. We head to the Democratic Republic of the Congo where there are claims that child labour is being used in so called ‘artisanal’ mines and there is little scrutiny of the supply chain. Presenter: Sam Fenwick Producer: Lexy O'Connor (Image: Artisanal miners carry sacks of ore at a mine near Kolwezi in 2022. Credit: Getty Images)…

1
Can Europe build a mineral supply chain? 17:28

3 дні тому17:28

17:28

China’s headstart in market dominance is significant, and its grip on critical mineral supply chains remains tight. The question now is whether other governments can move fast enough — and smart enough — to build something more secure, more sustainable, and less dependent. We head to La Rochelle in western France for a rare look inside one of the world’s biggest rare earth processing plants, and find out what it reveals about Europe’s efforts to build a supply chain of its own. Presenter: Jonathan Josephs Producer: Matt Lines (Image: A rare earth processing plant in La Rochelle, France, owned by chemicals giant Solvay)…

1
China: The mineral superpower 17:29

4 дні тому17:29

17:29

The country dominates the global processing of critical minerals - materials essential to clean energy, defence, and modern manufacturing. In the second part of our series on the global race to secure these resources, we explore how China built its control over the supply chain, from strategic state investment to partnerships abroad. We also head to Indonesia, where Chinese firms are leading the charge in nickel processing. Has one country gained too much power over the world’s green transition? Presenter: Sam Fenwick Producer: Lexy O’Connor (Image: Labourers work at the site of a rare earth metals mine at Nancheng county, Jiangxi province in 2010. Credit: Getty Images)…

1
Critical minerals: The global race is on 17:29

5 днів тому17:29

17:29

They’re essential to the green transition, modern tech, and defence systems—and global demand is soaring. In the first part of our series on critical minerals, we ask what they are, where they're found and why they matter? As countries scramble to secure supplies, we explore the rising geopolitical tensions shaping this fast-growing industry—including the Oval Office standoff between Presidents Trump and Zelensky over a landmark minerals deal. Presenter: Sam Fenwick Producer: Lexy O’Connor (Image: Hands holding rock samples of critical minerals)…

1
How marriage equality changed the wedding industry 17:29

8 днів тому17:29

17:29

It’s been 10 years since Ireland made history by becoming the first country to legalise same-sex marriage through a public vote. While other countries had legalised it, it was the first time a referendum had been held. We hear from wedding planners, photographers and venues about how things have changed for them since the 2015 referendum. As the overall number of marriages in Ireland decreases, the number of same-sex marriages is still increasing. We hear from same-sex couples who are now seen as prospective clients for this sector. Produced and presented by Leanna Byrne (Image: Alan Hatton and Darren Lawlor)…

1
Valencia: Recovering from the floods 17:28

9 днів тому17:28

17:28

Six months on, we head back to the Spanish city to hear from residents and businesses. If you would like to get in touch with the show, please email: businessdaily@bbc.co.uk Presented and produced by Ashish Sharma (Image: Floodwaters on the streets of Valencia, Spain, in October 2024. Homes, businesses, and public spaces were severely affected. Credit: Getty Images)…

1
The world’s most dangerous place to be a trade unionist 17:40

12 днів тому17:40

17:40

We're in Colombia where workers have been been shot at, threatened with violence and seen their work colleagues killed – all because of union membership or association. Why is this happening, what’s being done about it, and what drives people to still sign up for trade union membership? If you would like to get in touch with the show, please email: businessdaily@bbc.co.uk Presented and produced by Gideon Long (Image: Striking truck drivers in September 2024. Credit: Getty Images)…

1
A nuclear future for Africa? 17:29

12 днів тому17:29

17:29

Nuclear power is back in favour, as more countries across the world consider ways to cut carbon emissions to combat climate change. Countries like China and Japan are planning to build more reactors, but should nations in Africa invest in renewable sources of generating electricity, like solar panels, wind turbines and geo-thermal power, instead of nuclear? We examine how energy generated from nuclear fission has huge advance costs which would mean African governments finding loans from willing investors, but that might cede more economic influence to China or Russia. We also hear how Amazon, Google and Microsoft are investing in nuclear power, using smaller modular reactors to run data storage centres in the United States, as demand for electricity is expected to surge when artificial intelligence is running at full capacity. Could the developing technology of SMRs prove useful in Africa? If you would like to get in touch with the show, please email: businessdaily@bbc.co.uk Presented and produced by Russell Padmore (Picture: The Koeberg nuclear power station, Cape Town, South Africa. Credit: Getty Images)…

1
Nuclear power’s global revival 17:28

12 днів тому17:28

17:28

Dozens of new nuclear power projects are planned across the world, amid efforts to reduce the use of fossil fuels. But why build more reactors when renewable sources of generating electricity, like wind and solar might be cheaper? We explore why countries are turning - or returning - to nuclear fission, notably Japan, which dealt with a meltdown at its Fukushima plant in 2011. And we look at how Germany’s decision to close all of its reactors has caused problems for the country’s economy. We also learn how Amazon, Google and Microsoft are investing in nuclear power, with plans to use smaller modular reactors to run data storage centres in the United States, as demand for electricity is expected to surge when artificial intelligence is running at full capacity. If you would like to get in touch with the show, please email: businessdaily@bbc.co.uk Presented and produced by Russell Padmore (Pictures: A photo taken on November 6, 2024, shows the construction site of Units 7 and 8 of Tianwan Nuclear Power Plant in Lianyungang, China. Credit: Getty Images)…

1
Portugal's immigration dilemma 17:28

15 днів тому17:28

17:28

As Portugal heads into its third general election in four years, immigration is proving to be a key issue. The famously welcoming country is facing a backlash from residents who are experiencing rising living costs and a lack of housing. Now the country is tightening its immigration rules – so what could the economic impact be? If you would like to get in touch with the show, please email: businessdaily@bbc.co.uk Presented and produced by Antonio Fernandes (Image: A Portuguese flag flying over the capital, Lisbon. Credit: Getty Images)…

1
How airline fees turned baggage into billions 17:38

16 днів тому17:38

17:38

From extra bags to choosing a seat, airline passengers are faced with an array of extras, for a fee. And stricter limits for luggage in particular have turned 'compatible' suitcases and bags into big business. From bag manufacturers, racing to design the next travel bag innovation, to the travel influencers building audiences by sharing money-saving packing hacks. But what do passengers think about it all? Presenter: Sam Gruet Producer: Megan Lawton (Image: A woman packing a suitcase. Credit: Getty Images)…

1
Is dollar dominance coming to an end? 19:05

17 днів тому19:05

19:05

The value of the US dollar has fallen in recent months. Currencies rise and fall all the time, but since US President Donald Trump announced a raft of tariffs in early April, the drops have been sharp and dramatic. The greenback, as the US dollar is known, has been the world’s main reserve currency since the end of World War Two. But is this changing? Produced and presented by Ijeoma Ndukwe (Image: A hand holding US dollars. Credit: Getty Images)…

1
The US-Gulf relationship 17:28

18 днів тому17:28

17:28

The US president is flying in to Saudi Arabia for a high profile visit to the region. It's his first official foreign trip in office - apart from a brief visit to Rome. For Saudi Arabia, Trump's visit is about strengthening ties with their longest-standing Western ally - a relationship that grew strained during the Biden years. For President Trump, it is about landing investment deals that can be framed as a win for his economic agenda. So can both sides get what they want? Produced and presented by Sameer Hashmi (Image: President Trump and Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman pictured in 2019. Credit: Getty Images)…

1
Tariffs and terroir 17:37

19 днів тому17:37