<p>Every country likes to think it’s world-class at something. The Italians claim style, the Germans have their engineering and the Americans have Silicon Valley - and swagger. So, what about us?  What’s Britain’s superpower?    It’s a serious question.  If we know what the UK is good at, we can play to our strengths and build an economy that pays for the things we all rely on – like hospitals, homes and schools.   Evan Davis and guests discuss what Britain does well across culture, innovation and capital.  And asks what works, what doesn’t and why it matters.   </p><p>Guests:
Ric Lewis, founding partner of Tristan Capital Partners
Kate Bingham, managing partner at SV Health Investors
Shona McCarthy, former CEO,  Edinburgh Festival Fringe Society</p><p>Production team:
Presenter: Evan Davis
Producers: Sally Abrahams and Neal Razzell  
Production Co-ordinator:  Katie Morrison
Sound: Jonathan Greer and James Beard
Editor: Matt Willis</p><p>The Bottom Line is produced in partnership with The Open University.</p>

The Bottom Line

BBC Radio 4

USPs: What Is The UK Good At?

JAN 8, 202632 MIN
The Bottom Line

USPs: What Is The UK Good At?

JAN 8, 202632 MIN

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<p>Every country likes to think it’s world-class at something. The Italians claim style, the Germans have their engineering and the Americans have Silicon Valley - and swagger. So, what about us? What’s Britain’s superpower? It’s a serious question. If we know what the UK is good at, we can play to our strengths and build an economy that pays for the things we all rely on – like hospitals, homes and schools. Evan Davis and guests discuss what Britain does well across culture, innovation and capital. And asks what works, what doesn’t and why it matters. </p><p>Guests: Ric Lewis, founding partner of Tristan Capital Partners Kate Bingham, managing partner at SV Health Investors Shona McCarthy, former CEO, Edinburgh Festival Fringe Society</p><p>Production team: Presenter: Evan Davis Producers: Sally Abrahams and Neal Razzell Production Co-ordinator: Katie Morrison Sound: Jonathan Greer and James Beard Editor: Matt Willis</p><p>The Bottom Line is produced in partnership with The Open University.</p>