BBC Radio Podcasts from Wake Up to Money

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Back humans, tax robots.

Sean Farrington hears from the boss of one of Britain's largest recruitment firms

Feeling the Heat

Sean Farrington has the latest as the UK braces for a heatwave.

Where do we go from Keir?

Sean Farrington hears from businesses ahead of another Prime Ministerial change.

Brexit: Ten Years Later

Ten years since the Brexit referendum, Leanna Byrne hears how businesses have fared.

Made in Makerfield

Will Bain gets business reaction to the Makerfield by-election.

Art of the deal

We discuss what the US-Iran deal could mean for global trade with our experts.

They see me scrollin', they hatin'

Will Bain looks at Sir Keir Starmer's plan to ban under-16s from social media.

Strait-ening out?

Felicity Hannah has the latest as a deal for the reopening of Hormuz is announced.

Blast off for SpaceX?

Felicity Hannah looks ahead as SpaceX prepares to go public for the first time.

Kick-offs and Lift-offs

The 2026 World Cup starts today, and it's the eve of SpaceX's blockbuster IPO.

Debenhams Group boss on the fight with Chinese rivals

Dan Finley, Debenhams Group boss says the 'de minimis' loophole is harming UK businesses.

ChatGPT Maker Goes Public

The company behind the AI bot ChatGPT files to sell shares publicly.

Microsoft UK&I Chief Executive - Darren Hardman

Microsoft UK&I boss Darren Hardman speaks to Wake Up to Money.

Eye on AI

Will Bain wraps up a big week in the AI race.

The Festivals of Britain

Sean hears how rising costs are creating an uncertain future for Britain's festivals.

An Xclusive Offer

Ordinary British investors will have the chance to buy shares in SpaceX before it lists.

Benefit of the stout

Anthropic is set to list on the stock market, and Wetherspoons adds an alternative stout.

Bouncebackability

Felicity Hannah speaks to a small business owner who has paid off their COVID loan.

Down the drain

Felicity Hannah hears from businesses in Kent experiencing water outages in the heatwave.

Brick by brick

The UK's biggest housebuilder sayd it's the worst time for first-time buyers since 2008.

Cool profits in a hot market

As the UK sizzles, Sean Farrington hears how A/C sales have spiked alongside temperatures

Sir Alec Reed

James Reed reflects on the life of his father, Sir Alec Reed, founder of Reed Group

Business of Sport with Sean Farrington

Sean Farrington has a look at the money behind sport.

Business of Sport with Sean Farrington

A look into the world of the Premier League as the 2025-26 season kicks off

Business of Sport with Sean Farrington

A look into the world of Women's Football after the Lionesses' Euro 2025 victory

Business of Sport with Sean Farrington

A look at cycling as the final Tour de France on free-to-air TV is broadcast.

Business of Sport with Sean Farrington

A look at the rise of the use in technology in sport.

Business of Sport with Sean Farrington

A look at the money behind Women's Euros and the fast growing world of Padel.

Review of the Business Year

Will Bain presents a review of the business year with some of our best interviews.

Shein Slammed

Sean Farrington hears what Superdry's Julian Dunkerton makes of the retailer Shein.

Trials and Tribunals

A media mogul, a football club and a social media giant all get hearings today.

Does rail funding need a revamp?

Felicity Hannah finds out if the private sector should fund a new rail link.

Trump v Harris

Sean gets the latest as Trump and Harris went head to head in first presidential debate.

Apple: Intelligent Thinking?

Sean Farrington takes a look at how Apple's latest iPhone will feature all things AI.

Building after Grenfell

Will Bain looks at what has to change in construction following the Grenfell Inquiry.

The best of Wake Up To Money 2023

Will Bain looks back at some of the highlights from Wake Up To Money in 2023.

Wake Up To Money Special - Gary Neville

Gary Neville in conversation with Sean Farrington

Wake Up To Money - Elon Musk

The full BBC interview with Twitter owner Elon Musk

Boardroom Stories: Sir Ian Livingston

Rahul Tandon speaks to Sir Ian Livingston, founder of Games Workshop.

Million By 30: Timothy Armoo, part 2

Timothy Armoo returns for a second Million By 30 to talk to Sean about selling Fanbytes

Business of Sport: The Ashes

Rahul Tandon looks at the money behind The Ashes.

Boardroom Stories: Guy Hands, founder Terra Firma

Felicity Hannah speaks to one of the biggest names in private equity, Guy Hands.

Boardroom Stories: John Lyttle, Chief Executive, Boohoo

Sean Farrington talks to the boss of of Boohoo, John Lyttle.

Business of Sport: Tokyo Olympics

Felicity Hannah looks at the money behind the games as the Tokyo Olympics get underway.

The Origins of Reebok

Sean Farrington along with Reggie Nelson talk to the founder of Reebok, Joe Foster.

Million By 30: Roei Samuel

Roei Samuel talks to Sean Farrington about setting up e-sports business RealSport.

Million By 30: Tom Beahon, co-founder Castore

Sean chats with Tom Beahon, the Co-Founder of luxury sportswear brand Castore.

Million By 30: CC Clarke

CC Clarke is a big influencer in the beauty industry with two million followers.

Business of Sport: Future of Football

Sean Farrington on the future of football after plans for European Super League collapse.

Million By 30: Grace Beverley, influencer and founder of sustainable style brand TALA

How Grace Beverley built up a million followers and launched her own fitness companies.

Million By 30: Chester Mojay-Sinclare, founder and chief executive of Enthuse

How Chester Mojay-Sinclare's business built the tools to raise millions for charities.

Million By 30: Jenna Brown, co-founder and chief executive of Shipamax

How Jenna Brown turned her passion for start-ups into a multi-million backed business.

Million By 30: Alex Lovén, founder of Net World Sports

Sean Farrington interviews Alex Lovén, founder of Net World Sports.

Million By 30: Kofi McCalla, The Unknown Vlogs

Kofi McCalla, a menswear fashion YouTuber, on how he hit over 100 million views.

Million By 30: Liberty Foreman, CEO and founder of DynamXMedical

Sean Farrington interviews Liberty Foreman, founder of DynamXMedical

Million By 30: Maciek Kacprzyk and Karina Sudenyte, founders of Flawsome!

Sean Farrington interviews Maciek Kacprzyk and Karina Sudenyte, the founders of Flawsome!

Million By 30: Timothy Armoo, chief executive of Fanbytes

The story of how 26-year-old Timothy Armoo built a million-pound marketing business.

Million By 30: Adnan Ebrahim, founder of Car Throttle

The story of how Adnan Ebrahim developed the YouTube channel and website Car Throttle

Business of Sport: Rugby World Cup

Sean Farrington looks at the money behind the Rugby World Cup in Japan.

Business of Sport: The Price of Gold

It's just under a year to the Tokyo Olympics. It could be one of the most expensive yet.

Business of Sport: Not just about the scores

Sean and Mickey look at how sport is being reported off the pitch.

Business of Sport: eSports

The industry is worth over $1bn globally. Is it time to take eSports more seriously?

Boardroom Stories: Sanjeev Gupta, Liberty Steel

Danni Hewson talks with Sanjeev Gupta, boss of one of the world's largest steel producers

Boardroom Stories: Co-Op

Danni Hewson talks to the Chief Executive of the Co-Operative Group, Steve Murrells.

Boardroom Stories: Lovehoney

Danni Hewson meets Lovehoney co-founders Neal Slateford and Richard Longhurst.

Boardroom Stories: Paul Pomroy, McDonald's UK

Chief Executive of McDonald's for UK and Ireland, Paul Pomroy, talks to Sean Farrington.

Boardroom Stories: Linda Jackson, Citroen

Sean Farrington talks to Linda Jackson, Chief Executive of Citroen.

Boardroom Stories: Rob Stringer of Sony Music Entertainment

Stars, streaming and keeping David Bowie’s secrets. The Business of Music.

Boardroom Stories: Pure Gym

Humphrey Cobbold, boss of Pure Gym talks to Sean Farrington.

Boardroom Stories: Intu's David Fischel

Intu boss David Fischel says retail is alive and kicking.

Boardroom Stories: Marston's Ralph Findlay

Marston's boss Ralph Findlay: Beer, buyouts and bad times for the restaurant industry.

Boardroom Stories: Domino's Pizza

Domino's Pizza CEO David Wild on executive pay, The Simpsons and chanting.

Boardroom Stories: Bronek Masojada, Hiscox

Hiscox. Cyber crime, terror attacks and the homes of the rich and famous.

Boardroom Stories: Craig Donaldson

The Metro Bank boss on why he left RBS to set up a new bank.

Boardroom Stories: David Duffy

David Duffy, CYBG boss, talks Open Banking, drones and the rise of the robots.