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Big Boss Interview is where the most high-profile chief executives and entrepreneurs come to give you their insights and experiences of running the world's biggest and well-known businesses. The series is presented by Sean Farrington, Felicity Hannah and Will Bain, who you'd normally hear presenting the business news on BBC Radio 4's Today programme as well as BBC 5 Live's Wake Up To Money. Each week they'll be finding out just what it takes to run a huge organisation and what the day to day challenges and opportunities are. You can get in contact with the team by emailing bigboss@bbc.co.uk

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#34 Autotrader CEO: Chinese Car Growth is "Mind-boggling"AutoTrader CEO Nathan Coe discusses UK car-buying shifts driven by petrol price spikes, rapid growth of Chinese car brands, EV policy/support gaps, and AutoTrader’s response to a UK Competition and…8 Apr 2026 · 41 min · 22 chapters
#33 Octopus CEO: Energy Bills Likely to Rise From JulyOctopus Energy CEO Greg Jackson discusses UK household energy bills amid a gas/oil crisis, why prices may fall in April–June but likely rise from July, and how Octopus prepares customers and the…29 Mar 2026 · 42 min · 20 chapters
#32 BlackRock CEO: Global Recession Looms if Iran War ContinuesLarry Fink, CEO of BlackRock, discusses how the Iran war could drive extreme oil-price outcomes ($40 vs $150+ per barrel), triggering either abundance or a “stark and steep” global recession.25 Mar 2026 · 35 min · 12 chapters
#31 Mountain Warehouse CEO: Middle East Conflict Impacts UK RetailMark Neale, Founder and CEO of Mountain Warehouse16 Mar 2026 · 36 min · 15 chapters
#30 PwC UK: The Chancellor Should Break Her Fiscal RulesMarco Amitrano, European boss of PwC13 Mar 2026 · 40 min · 25 chapters
#29 Sotheby's CEO: Art World Money Laundering Claims Are Misguided29 Sotheby's CEO: Art World Money Laundering Claims Are Misguided10 Mar 2026 · 37 min · 13 chapters
#28 Holland & Barrett CEO: Social Media Self-Diagnosis Reshaping Health RetailIn this episode of "Big Boss Interview," Anthony Houghton, the Chief Executive of Holland & Barrett, discusses the evolving landscape of health retail influenced by social media and online…5 Mar 2026 · 43 min · 24 chapters
#27 Volvo UK: Battery Fire Risk Means We're Recalling 10,500 VehiclesSean Farrington, Felicity Hannah, Will Bain26 Feb 2026 · 45 min · 18 chapters
#26 Landsec CEO: Big Shopping Centres are the FutureIn this episode, Mark Allan, the CEO of Landsec, discusses the current state and future of the UK commercial property market, with particular emphasis on office spaces and shopping centres.18 Feb 2026 · 52 min · 20 chapters
#25 PureGym CEO: Cancer Made Me a More Empathetic LeaderThis podcast features high-profile chief executives and entrepreneurs sharing insights and experiences from their leadership roles in major companies.12 Feb 2026 · 45 min · 20 chapters
#24 Gousto CEO: The UK's Food System is Broken.Sean Farrington, Felicity Hannah, Will Bain5 Feb 2026 · 40 min · 21 chapters
#23 Starbucks CEO: We lost our focusSean Farrington, Felicity Hannah, Will Bain2 Feb 2026 · 26 min · 18 chapters
#22 L&G CEO: 'This Is Our Moment' for the UK EconomyIn this episode of Big Boss Interview, Will Bain interviews António Simões, the CEO of Legal & General (L&G), discussing his perspectives on the UK economy, pension savings, corporate culture, and…28 Jan 2026 · 49 min · 27 chapters
#21 Kurt Geiger CEO: Education System Isn't Fit For PurposeA series featuring high-profile executives and entrepreneurs sharing insights on running major businesses, presented by Sean Farrington, Felicity Hannah, and Will Bain.20 Jan 2026 · 42 min · 18 chapters
#20 LEON CEO: We Could Benefit From Weight-Loss Jab RevolutionIn this episode of *Big Boss Interview*, John Vincent, the founder and CEO of Leon, discusses the impact of emerging weight-loss medications on the food industry and outlines his plans for Leon's…16 Jan 2026 · 39 min · 15 chapters
#19 Castore CEO: Replica Kits Aren’t Too ExpensiveSean Farrington, Felicity Hannah, Will Bain7 Jan 2026 · 49 min · 24 chapters
#18 Lush CEO: I Enjoy Being a Woke NerdIn this episode of Big Boss Interview, hosts Sean Farrington, Felicity Hannah, and Will Bain engage in an insightful discussion with Mark Constantine, the founder and CEO of Lush, a well-known…22 Dec 2025 · 42 min
#17 CBI Chair: I'm Shocked at Government's Lack of Business UnderstandingSean Farrington, Felicity Hannah, and Will Bain15 Dec 2025 · 42 min
#16: GSK CEO: Why We Prioritise USA Over UKThe Big Boss Interview podcast features high-profile chief executives and entrepreneurs sharing insights and experiences from their businesses.10 Dec 2025 · 36 min
#15 Waterstones CEO: I Disdain AI Written Books, But Might Sell Them If LabelledI Disdain AI Written Books, But Might Sell Them If Labelled4 Dec 2025 · 40 min
#14: St James's Place CEO: Budget Speculation Damaged People's PensionsIn this episode of the Big Boss Interview, Sean Farrington speaks with Mark Fitzpatrick, the Chief Executive of St. James’s Place, the UK’s largest wealth management company.3 Dec 2025 · 40 min
#13: Vodafone CEO: International Cooperation Needed For Sea Cable SecuritySean Farrington, Felicity Hannah, Will Bain24 Nov 2025 · 37 min
#12 Ford UK's Lisa Brankin: Pay Per Mile Tax Could Suppress EV Uptake.A podcast featuring high-profile executives and entrepreneurs sharing insights on managing large organizations. Hosted by Sean Farrington, Felicity Hannah, and Will Bain.20 Nov 2025 · 32 min
#11 Google CEO: AI Will Cause Societal DisruptionsSean Farrington, Felicity Hannah, Will Bain18 Nov 2025 · 29 min