Lukas Britschgi SRF Swiss documentary

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Originally posted in the 2025-26 OES News thread:

Lukas Britschgi has a documentary coming out about him.

SRF's press release: https://medien.srf.ch/-/«auf-dünnem-eis»-doku-serie-über-lukas-britschgi

Between glamour, pain and iron discipline, the three-part series "On Thin Ice" documents the career of a boy from the provinces who prevails in figure skating despite setbacks, resistance and prejudices.

The production traces Lukas Britschgi's journey from regional talent to international rising star, showcasing the personal and athletic challenges he overcomes along the way. He breaks with stereotypical gender roles and, as the newly crowned "Swiss Ice Prince," must face new expectations. A documentary series about a great passion on thin ice.

Broadcast: Every Wednesday on January 28, February 4 and February 11, 2026, at 9:00 p.m. on SRF 1

On thin ice – Hard work leads to success | Episode 1 (uploaded to SRF Dokus & Reportagen on Feb. 4, 2026): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hZ4iStxZ6kk
On thin ice – Sprint to the European Championship | Episode 2 (Feb. 11): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YvWz7Y6ybtc
(3rd & final episode to come)

ETA (thanks for your tip, @ice coverage!):

To change subtitles to English, the steps below worked on my computer. (I was not using a phone.)
Click on Settings "cogwheel" at lower right of YouTube screen. Menu will drop "up."
On menu, click on Subtitles (second choice from top).
On next menu, select Auto-translate. From Auto-translate menu, select English.