
When you’re born into a powerful business dynasty, what comes first: the family or the firm? Inheritance explores the family dynasties behind some of the biggest names in global business. Many brands are controlled by families through the generations. But who gets the top job? And how do they hold onto power?
In this brand-new 10-part series from the BBC World Service, we look behind closed doors-... more
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 11 | Founded | 2 months ago |
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Samsung finds global recognition through a relentless focus on quality and a little help from Hollywood. But in the mid-2000s, its leaders come under pressure about alleged bribery.
In this brand-new 10-part series from the BBC World Service, we tak... more
Things are changing at Samsung as the business looks to the internet for success. But when the dot-com bubble bursts, the company is left exposed to some awkward questions.
In this brand-new 10-part series from the BBC World Service, we take you beh... more
In the 1980s KH Lee takes charge of Samsung, but the business is struggling in a competitive global electronics market. It’s up to him to turn it around, and secure its future for the next generation with a complex succession plan.
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When Samsung’s chairman has to choose who will take over the business once he’s gone, he looks to his three sons. But a betrayal from within the heart of the family shakes up the succession. Which member of the Lee family should take the top job?
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A multi-episode deep dive into a legendary tech dynasty, tracing how family power, corporate strategy, and political influence shaped Samsung's global rise and the crises that followed. Across episodes, the narrative threads include leadership battles, high-stakes mergers, state interference, and dramatic reforms that redefined the conglomerate's approach to design, governance, and succession. Noteworthy elements include lavish archival storytelling, insider testimonies, and cinematic reconstructions of pivotal moments—from formulaic brand battles to legal and political entanglements that echo beyond business headlines. The series likely appeals to listeners who enjoy history-backed business turnarounds, chaebol governance, and high-stakes ... more
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