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The Prime Minister says it’s going to be "a celebration fit for heroes". The UK's triumphant Olympians will be parading before the crowds in the UK's second city, Manchester. But why Manchester and what might the Olympians bring to the region? Sports journalist Anil Senghera explained from Manchester.

Guests: Chris Bailey,Anil Sanghera

Published: Tue 23 August 2016

For fans of Rock and Roll, August 16th marks a significant day. On this day in 1977 the world learned of the news that Elvis Presley had died. Despite his passing, his music career hasn't ground to a halt. According to Forbes, the Presley estate earned an estimated $55million in 2015. So just how successful has his posthumous career been? Joe Aldridge investigates.

Guests: Chris Bailey,Joe Aldridge

Published: Tue 16 August 2016

Paid-for video and music subscriptions have certainly seen a surge in usage over the past two years, but it seems that it's the music market that's seen the highest amplification in consumer interest. Rebecca McGrath, Research Analyst at Mintel, joined Nigel Cassidy to discuss Mintel's new report.

Guests: Rebecca McGrath

Published: Fri 13 May 2016

The UK's creative industries are punching above their weight according to a report by Nesta. But a lack of government support means that crown could soon be lost. Only one country whose government does support its creative industries is South Korea, where government schemes have turned a small country into a pop culture titan. Robert Van Egghen looked into Korean culture's economic success.

Guests: Robert Van Egghen

Published: Mon 18 April 2016

Giles Peppiatt, Director of Bonham's auction house, discusses art and luxury auctions with Sandra Kilhof, as part of our focus on the economics of creative industries.

Guests: Giles Peppiatt

Published: Fri 21 August 2015

Sandra Kilhof speaks to Tim Reeve, Deputy Director at the Victoria & Albert Museum, on how museums draw in visitors and contribute to the UK economy.

Guests: Tim Reeve

Published: Thu 20 August 2015

Adrian Wootton, Chief Executive of Film London, speaks to Sandra Kilhof and Mark Johnson about the economics of the film and film production industry as part of this week's focus on creative industries and the economy.

Guests: Adrian Wootton

Published: Wed 19 August 2015

Daniel Morris-Gibbons, Creative Director at Bespoke Events, continues this week's focus on the economics of creative industries, by discussing events management and the economics behind the business.

Guests: Daniel Morris-Gibbons

Published: Tue 18 August 2015

Carlos Grande, Editor of thecreativeindustries.co.uk, joins Sandra Kilhof and Mark Johnson to talk about the West End and its contribution to the UK economy.

Guests: Carlos Grande

Published: Mon 17 August 2015

Giles Peppiatt, Director of Bonhams auction house, talks to Sandra Kilhof and Mark Johnson about art investment.

Guests: Giles Peppiatt

Published: Tue 7 July 2015