Episode 2
Series on how Britain pays its way in the world. Evan Davis looks at how Britain's focus on the knowledge economy contributes greatly to the nation's bank balance.
How can Britain stay ahead of its competitors in the global economy? In the second part of his investigation into what we do and make in Britain, Evan Davis argues it's right for Britain to concentrate on excelling in the knowledge economy.
Industries such as pharmaceuticals and technology, which rely on innovation creativity and invention, can contribute greatly to the nation's bank balance. Evan travels to Silicon Fen outside Cambridge to see the high-tech company worth billions after designing chips for mobile phones, and tells the story of how one invention transformed the fortunes of glass makers Pilkington. He also visits China to investigate how British branding and marketing expertise is faring in this new and booming market.
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The Value Chain-Three steps to economic heaven
Duration: 01:53
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X-Ray Dog
X-Ray Dog Part 1
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Sigur R贸s
Svefn-G-Englar
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Christophe Goze
Fuji Spirit
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Sigur R贸s
Flugufrelsarinn
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David Michael/Lee Pomeroy
City Streets
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Terry Devine-King
Brought to Life
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Igor Dvorkin/Duncan Pittock
Worries
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Adam Skinner & Dan Skinner - Rise of the Mechs
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Barrie Gledden/Steve Dymond
Dream House
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Mat Andasun
The Void
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Chris Norton/Jonathan Sharp
Timeline
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Barrie Gledden/Richard Lacy/Simeon Wood
Echo Valley
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Sigur R贸s
Vidrar Vel Til Loftarasa
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Gareth Johnson
Electron
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Ted Weems
Washing Dishes With My Sweetie
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X-Ray Dog
Unveiled
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Darren Leigh Purkiss
Lotus Leaves
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Matt Hill
Shogun
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Anne Nikitin
Exotic Secrets
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Igor Dvorkin/Duncan Pittock
Technology Drone
Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Presenter | Evan Davis |
| Executive Producer | Dominic Crossley-Holland |
| Series Producer | Michael Tuft |
| Producer | Jon Stephens |
| Director | Jon Stephens |
