This week on The English Show, we’re still buzzing from Fasnacht, and to keep the buzz going, we’re talking bees. In the new book Bee Wise, lead author Philip Atkinson combines his work as a business coach and beekeeper to offer insights into leadership learned from the beehive.
This week, our very own Ellie Golder interviewed stand-up comedian Glenn Wool. Glenn performed at the Kuppel as part of a world tour. He shared his comedy, his thoughts and his love of the road, as he contemplates settling down in Vancouver, BC.
This week, Stéphanie Erni and Martin Puetter of The Basel Journal came into the studio to tell us about this bilingual magazine. It contains many an interesting in-depth story in both German and English and is made for both expats and Swiss locals.
Ellie caught up with designer Johann of Soeder at the Blickfang design fair after catching sight of his beautifully crafted clothes and household items.
Children's author Faiz Kermani came into the studio to talk about his latest book, Golbo the Spider's Amazing Vacuum Cleaner Adventure. Faiz told us about how he came up with the story and how long it took to write the book. He has just returned from doing a book event in Manchester and is in the process of organising an event right here in Basel.
Rob Stuart came into the studio to tell us all about current cinema releases - plus the Cannes Film Festival. Cannes Film Festival runs from May 14 for ten days. Grace de Monaco, starring Nicole Kidman, will be the opening film at the festival.
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.
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.
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.
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.