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

Sue Style came into the studio to tell us about the Neue Alte Markthalle in Basel.


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.


Broadcast on: 17 December, 2013

We're always happy when Sue Style comes into the studio for her once-a-month food and drink slot. Bulging [excuse me, ed. Sue] with baking recipes or dissecting dinner ideas, Sue is never at a loss when it comes to what to eat - and what to drink with it. This week, seasonal as ever, she took Christmas and holiday food as her theme. "So, lots of cooking then?" quipped Andrew.


Broadcast on: 10 December, 2013

This week's show was music-centric, with season-appropriate skiing thrown in for good measure!