24 January 2012: Axel Rowedder, music, culture, news, and sports!

Dr Axel Rowedder - the doctor is in the houseOur aim at the English Show is to contribute to the quality of life of our listeners, especially the large and diverse expatriate community for whom Basel is home, even if only for a time. So, what do we have? Well, there’s music, a bit of chat, plus news reviews. But it’s also tips and information about other services in the area, such as medicine and healthcare. Did you know that we have our very own clinic, right in the centre of Basel that’s open 15 hours a day, every day of the year? This week our guest is Dr. Axel Rowedder of Medix Toujours, and he tells Kiwi Jon you don’t even need an appointment to speak to one of their doctors in English.

And naturally we couldn’t leave you without an update on what’s going on in the area with the Basel and Over the Borders Cultural Calendars. And there’s more: Sports Report with Jake Dixon, plus of course, Basel News with Andrew Craven and a Wrap of what’s been happening in Switzerland with Andrew Brown. What more could you ask for (ideas requested here!)? The English Show – we’re probably all you need.

 

COMPETITION TIME

We have TWO competitions this week:

The English Show has 2 FREE TICKETS to The Dubliners show on the 2nd February 2012 at the Stadt-Casino. Just answer this simple question: Name any member of band (dead or alive). To win the tickets, send an email with your answer to info@theenglishshow.com.

And don't forget, you can win a FREE 4-week German language course if you send us the answer to the following question: What does "Bebbisagg" mean? Write to info@theenglishshow.com with your name, address and telephone number - good luck! We will draw the winner on February 7th.

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17 January 2012 Sue Style and Ursula Niederberger

This week we had another sizzling show with lots of new music from up-and-coming artists from the UK and US. Some of the names to look out for are Clement Marfo & The Frontline, Spector, Post War Years and Son of Rust.

On the news front, we have our regulars: Basel News, the Sports Report with Jake Dixon, and the Swiss Wrap, prepared and presented as always by Andrew Brown.

Oh, and don't forget Over the Borders, The English Show's very own Cultural Calendar.

But for our first guest on tonight's show we welcome back...

Fantastic fondues, courtesy of Sue Style...Sue Style, with tips on preparing Switzerland’s own favourite seasonal item - fondue. She tells us how to avoid all the things that turn a convivial winter meal with guests into a table-top disaster. For more details and a step-by-step guide on how you can prepare your own masterpiece, check out Sue’s own recipe here.

Ursula Niederberger from the Benedict SchoolLanguage Learning. Ursula Niederberger from Benedict Language School in Basel joined Kiwi Jon in the studios next. She explained the value of learning German for Expats living here. Ursula was born in Peru, grew up in the USA and came to Switzerland not knowing a single German word. You can find out more about the Benedict Language school by visiting their website www.Benedict-Basel.ch

COMPETITION TIME

Don't forget, you can win a FREE 4-week German language course if you send us the answer to the following question: What does "Bebbisagg" mean? Write to info@theenglishshow.com with your name, address and telephone number - good luck! We will draw the winner on February 7th.

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10 January 2012 DJ Proteus, HE Sarah Gillett, Rob Stuart

Another great show with a diverse and interesting list of guests. Plus of course the usual cultural events, local and Swiss news, sports report and more!

DJ Proteus at workFirst up, Anna talked to DJ Proteus on New Year's Eve in Basel, just minutes after his midnight set. Proteus hails from Finland and is one of the world’s best-known Hardstyle DJs. He told us about the Hardstyle music genre, how to deconstruct a track, and the perils of 6-hour DJ sets. You can listen to the report here.

Proteus will certainly be back in Basel at some point, so if you like to dance to this kind of music - and you really should - then don't miss his set.

HE Sarah Gillett - looking after Britain's interests in Switzerland, including its citizens.Britain's Ambassador to Switzerland (and Liechtenstein!) paid a visit to Basel this evening. HE Sarah Gillett was guest of honour at a New Year reception organised by the British-Swiss Chamber of Commerce.

Suitably camouflaged as a captain of industry, reporter Andrew Craven slipped in before proceedings got under way. After welcoming the Ambassador to Basel and for her maiden appearance on The English Show, he asked her what we can look forward to in 2012. Click here to hear the interview.

Rob StuartAnd finally, Rob Stuart came into the studio to tell us what's happening at a cinema near you. From Sherlock Holmes to Mission Impossible, from George Clooney to Kate Winslet, they're all featured in another in-depth look at current films.

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