Broadcast on: 22 October, 2024

After resounding success in 2022, Basel Proms is back on 2 November 2024! Inspired by the legendary music festival at the Royal Albert Hall in London, Basel Proms – the first of its kind in Switzerland – is a glittering gala evening that brings together Swiss, UK and international artists in a grand celebration of music, arts and culture.


Broadcast on: 8 October, 2024

Scottish singer-songwriter Amy Papiransky is a classically trained multi-instrumentalist with folk roots. Since releasing her debut «Read Me Write» in 2019, Amy has continued to hone her craft on the live music scene, playing several high-profile festivals across the UK.


Broadcast on: 1 October, 2024

This week, Ian the Gadget Guru looked at three wildly different topics. The first was Space X, which plans to send uncrewed missions to Mars. But how realistic is this, and what time frame are we talking about?

 

 

 

 


Broadcast on: 24 September, 2024

Over the summer, you heard us talk about aperós, talks and family nights at the Foundation Beyeler, the Kunstmuseum, Sinfonieorchester Basel, and Theater Basel. These were organised by «I Love the Arts», an event series aimed at connecting English speakers with the city’s cultural institutions.


Broadcast on: 17 September, 2024

If you’ve been cooped up this week avoiding the clouds and rain, our show will have you dancing on the ceiling.


Broadcast on: 10 September, 2024

Summer is winding down, even though it seems like just last week we were swimming in the Rhine and spending long nights by the grill. This week on the show, we played new songs from the season that we didn’t get to in past weeks. You’ll hear fresh tracks from Kylie Minogue, Snow Patrol, and Post Malone with Dolly Parton. We also go back in time with artists like Prince and Fleetwood Mac.

 


Broadcast on: 3 September, 2024

The Great Leslie is a UK indie/alt-rock four-piece – a group of misfits who fit together, creating something unmissable.


Broadcast on: 27 August, 2024

Micro Four Thirds camera and lensesSchool is back in session, work vacations are in the past, and temperatures are beginning to dip. This week on The English Show we celebrate September and still try to hold on to the last bit of summer. In our culture calendar, we highlight some fun indoor and outdoor events. Soak up the last rays of summer sun, or hide in a cool movie theater if the heat comes roaring back for one last hoorah. 


Broadcast on: 20 August, 2024

The Boutique Theatre Basel's upcoming production is Willy Russell's stage comedy «Educating Rita», a play for two actors. The play takes place entirely in the office of an Open University professor.


Broadcast on: 13 August, 2024

The international arts community has united to support Lisa Horten-Skilbrei, a beloved dancer from Ballett Basel who has recently been diagnosed with an aggressive form of cancer.