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Episode 2

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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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Thu 27 Oct 2011 03:00
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  • X-Ray Dog

    X-Ray Dog Part 1

  • Sigur Rós

    Svefn-G-Englar

  • Christophe Goze

    Fuji Spirit

  • Sigur Rós

    Flugufrelsarinn

  • David Michael/Lee Pomeroy

    City Streets

  • Terry Devine-King

    Brought to Life

  • Igor Dvorkin/Duncan Pittock

    Worries

  • Adam Skinner & Dan Skinner - Rise of the Mechs

  • Barrie Gledden/Steve Dymond

    Dream House

  • Mat Andasun

    The Void

  • Chris Norton/Jonathan Sharp

    Timeline

  • Barrie Gledden/Richard Lacy/Simeon Wood

    Echo Valley

  • Sigur Rós

    Vidrar Vel Til Loftarasa

  • Gareth Johnson

    Electron

  • Ted Weems

    Washing Dishes With My Sweetie

  • X-Ray Dog

    Unveiled

  • Darren Leigh Purkiss

    Lotus Leaves

  • Matt Hill

    Shogun

  • Anne Nikitin

    Exotic Secrets

  • Igor Dvorkin/Duncan Pittock

    Technology Drone

Credits

Presenter Evan Davis
Executive Producer Dominic Crossley-Holland
Series Producer Michael Tuft
Producer Jon Stephens
Director Jon Stephens

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