Talking Business is a weekly business current affairs programme, offering in-depth discussion and analysis of key economic trends, major corporate developments, and the forces shaping global business today. Each episode explores one or more topics influencing markets, industries and consumer behaviour, delivering insights beyond breaking news headlines. The show is designed to help viewers understand how economic shifts and business strategies impact societies and the global economy.
The programme typically runs for around 30 minutes and brings together BBC business correspondents with senior executives, economists and thought leaders. These conversations unpack complex issues such as technological disruption, investment trends, supply chain dynamics and the economic effects of geopolitical events. The format blends interviews and expert commentary, making nuanced subjects accessible to a broad audience.
As business and economic issues continue to evolve rapidly, driven by innovation, policy change and shifting consumer behaviour, Talking Business offers viewers a platform to explore “why” behind the numbers and headlines. Its mix of expert insight and conversational analysis appeals to professionals, students of economics and anyone interested in understanding the global economy.
Talking Business is presented by a rotating team of experienced BBC business journalists who host the programme from cities that reflect the story focus of each edition. The current core presenters include Michelle Fleury, reporting from New York; Aaron Heslehurst, known for engaging interviews and business insight; and Tanya Beckett, with deep experience in business reporting from London. Together they lead discussions with leading thinkers, executives and analysts, bringing diverse perspectives to the global business stories covered in the show.
