Broadcast on: 25 February, 2014
Composer, harpsichord player and bass singer Elam Rotem came into the studio to tell us about composing early baroque opera Joseph and his Brethren for the Profeti della Quinta vocal ensemble, of which he is the director.
Broadcast on: 18 February, 2014
Anna talked to We Invented Paris, an artist collective with Swiss roots - a pool of musicians and friends who constantly “re-invent” their subtly arranged Indiepop-songs in ever-changing instrumentation. The band have just released their second album Rocket Spaceship Thing.
Broadcast on: 11 February, 2014
This week, our cinema expert Rob Stuart came into the studios to talk about David O. Russell's American Hustle with Christian Bale, Amy Adams, Bradley Cooper and Jennifer Lawrence. Wonderfully acted and with a great 70s soundtrack. Another film worth checking out is George Clooney's World War II-set The Monuments Men.
Broadcast on: 4 February, 2014
This week, Joel talked to Istvan Akos, founding partner of Unser Bier. We learned about Unser's history and how it fits into Basel's tradition of brewing and breweries. Learn more about Unser Bier HERE, and of course, visit their brewery for a tour or a pint and a round with friends!
Broadcast on: 28 January, 2014
This week, Basel Art Room's Beth Procopio came into the studio to tell us about the drawing and painting classes that are starting up on February 3rd and 18th, respectively. The classes are designed for beginners with little to no experience and are conveniently scheduled for Tuesday evenings!
Broadcast on: 21 January, 2014
Broadcast on: 14 January, 2014
The Basel Children’s Trust (BCT) is a non-profit, volunteer-run organization which runs a wide variety of programmes and events to support its members as their children grow from bump to babe and beyond. English is the common language, but there are many nationalities represented in the current BCT membership, including Swiss.
Broadcast on: 7 January, 2014
This week, our skiing expert Nic Oatridge took us to Melchsee. Car-free family-friendly Melchsee-Frutt is a pleasant day trip with its well-priced passes and varied pistes. There is something for all standards, but it is effectively three resorts in one.
Broadcast on: 31 December, 2013
On the last day of 2013, The English Show team bring you a special New Year's Eve Show! It's our "lite" version, with more music than ever, each song hand-picked by the team as their track of the year.
Broadcast on: 24 December, 2013
Our skiing guru Nic Oatridge came into the studio this week to tell us about Klewenalp. A small resort above the villages of Beckenried and Emmetten, Klewenalp has stunning views over Lake Lucerne towards the Rigi and the Mythens. it is very conveniently located for a day trip from Luzern or from the towns and cities of Northern Switzerland.
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