Broadcast on: 29 April, 2014

The English Show was delighted to have Peter Kaufmann and Natalie Corman of the Basel Guide Dog School (Blindenhundeschule) in the studio. They were on hand to tell us about the mission of the foundation that supports the schools which breeds and trains guide dogs.


Broadcast on: 1 April, 2014

Angela and Faiz from Centrepoint came into the studio to talk about the Joint English Book Sale from April 3 - 5. The sale is being organised by Centrepoint, American Women's Club of Basel, Anglican Church Basel and GGG.


Broadcast on: 25 March, 2014

Artist Kevin Hill came into the studio to talk about his newest exhibition, which will be shown at Centrepoint until the end of June 2014. Kevin has lived in Basel for almost 40 years.


Broadcast on: 18 March, 2014

Megan Rodgers, Exhibition Coordinator at frontofbicycle art agency, came into the studio to tell us about the agency's mission: it provides the stepping stone for professional and non-professional artists and gives them the opportunity to get their work seen.


Broadcast on: 4 March, 2014

Vicky Dungan of Basel Irish Club came into the studio to talk about the upcoming St. Patrick's Day event.


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!