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Thursday, April 01, 2010

Radio Netherlands Program Guide - April 3-9


Welcome to our weekly guide to Radio Netherlands Worldwide's English Service - a list of the new programs coming up on Radio Netherlands Worldwide this week, beginning on Saturday.

SATURDAY 3 APRIL
*** The State We're In ***

Courtroom dramatics: Rob Fransman's parents were murdered in Sobibor prison camp during WWII. John Demjanjuk is on trial for being a prison guard at the camp. Rob explains what attending the trial in person means, and doesn't mean, in his personal quest for justice.

Chrislam: Nigeria has seen a lot of bloody conflict between Christians and Muslims, especially recently. But in one community, the two faiths have melded together in what's called "Chrislam". We hear from Christians and Muslims who worship together, including a Christian pastor and his Muslim wife.

House churches: Christianity in China is being persecuted as it grows in popularity. Underground churches are being demolished and their leaders thrown into labour camps. The vast network of government informants and enforcers are ensuring that underground churches remain there: underground.

Broadcast times on SW (UTC):
10.00 East and Southeast Asia 11895, South Asia 15110, China 12065
14.00 South Asia 11835, 15745
18.00 East and central Africa 15535, Southern Africa 6020
20.00 East and central Africa 11970, West Africa 11610, Southern and central Africa 7425

Broadcast times on WRN
10.00 Africa and Asia
12.00 North America
17.00 Europe
22.00 Asia and North America

*** Network Europe Week ***

A collaboration by Europe's leading broadcasters

A pan-European team links up across the continent every day to provide a fresh perspective on events and life in Europe. If you missed any editions of Network Europe satisfy your needs with this digest of the program's top stories.

Broadcast times on SW (UTC):
19.30 East and central Africa 11970 and 15535, West Africa 11610, Southern and central Africa 7425

Broadcast times on WRN
17.00 Europe
22.00 Asia and North America

SUNDAY 4 APRIL
*** Radio Books ***

'Ice Creams at Easter' - by Naima Albdiouni

The young Flemish author Naima Albdiouni was born in Antwerp in 1981. She recently published her first novel which is set in Morocco. It's also the setting for her Radio Books story. The Sheik of Qatar is making a state visit to Morocco but not everyone is happy with his arrival. It highlights the divisions in the country and pits old against new, tradition against progress.

Broadcast times on SW (UTC):
18.30 East and central Africa 15535, Southern Africa 6020
19.30 East and central Africa 11970 and 15535, West Africa 11610, Southern and central Africa 7425

Broadcast times on WRN
04.30 Africa, Asia and North America
10.30 Africa and Asia
12.30 North America
14.40 Europe

*** Network Europe Extra ***

Arts and Culture brought to you each Sunday from Europe's widest partnership of international broadcasters.

· Saving Russia's architectural gems - not from bombs but from decay.
· Rotary Renaissance - the service club turns 80 in Slovenia.
World Cup Fever - the European-African football connection explored.
· Despite Ireland's financial hardships, a recently opened theatre in Dublin injects new life into the city's cultural scene.

Broadcast times on SW (UTC):
1530 South Asia 11835, 15745

MONDAY 5 APRIL
*** Classic Dox ***

'Running with Atalanta' (Orig. Broadcast February 2006)

Two young women were studying law - one in the Netherlands and the other in Latvia. Ten years later their lives would intersect in what the United Nations calls the fastest growing criminal activity in the world: human trafficking. Both women have written about their experiences - one as an advocate and the other as a victim of trafficking. David Swatling won a Prix Marulic award for the programme at a festival in Croatia.

Broadcast times on SW (UTC):
10.30 East and Southeast Asia 11895, South Asia 15110, China 12065
19.30 East and central Africa 11970 and 15535, West Africa 11610, Southern and central Africa 7425

Broadcast times on WRN
10.30 Africa and Asia
12.00 North America

*** Newsline ***

The latest world news and current affairs.

Broadcast times on SW (UTC):
14.00 South Asia 11835, 15745
15.00 South Asia 11835, 15745
18.00 East and central Africa 15535, Southern Africa 6020
20.00 East and central Africa 11970, West Africa 11610, Southern and central Africa 7425

Broadcast times on WRN
22.00 Asia and North America

*** Network Europe ***

A collaboration by Europe's leading broadcasters

A pan-European team links up across the continent every day to provide a fresh perspective on events and life in Europe.

Broadcast times on SW (UTC):
19.00 East and central Africa 11970 and 15535, West Africa 11610, Southern and central Africa 7425

Broadcast times on WRN
17.00 Europe

*** Live! at the Concertgebouw ***

The Netherlands Radio Chamber Philharmonic, with Roman Kofman wielding the baton. On the menu are works by Dvorák, Schumann, Bartók and Kodaly. The programme is hosted by Hans Haffmans.

*** European Jazz Stage/World Music ***

Jazz pianists at the Concertgebouw, featuring Fred Hersch and Rob van Kreveld. They are accompanied by Michael Moor on wind instruments, Edwin Corzilius, bass, Frits Landesbergen, drums, and Jeroen de Rijk, percussion. All of that, on the European Jazz Stage with guest host and renowned bass player, Hans Mantel.

*** The State We're In - Midweek Edition ***

Courtroom dramatics: Rob Fransman's parents were murdered in Sobibor prison camp during WWII. John Demjanjuk is on trial for being a prison guard at the camp. Rob explains what attending the trial in person means, and doesn't mean, in his personal quest for justice.

Chrislam: Nigeria has seen a lot of bloody conflict between Christians and Muslims, especially recently. But in one community, the two faiths have melded together in what's called "Chrislam". We hear from Christians and Muslims who worship together, including a Christian pastor and his Muslim wife.

TUESDAY 6 APRIL
*** Network Europe ***

A collaboration by Europe's leading broadcasters

A pan-European team links up across the continent every day to provide a fresh perspective on events and life in Europe.

Broadcast times on SW (UTC):
10.00 East and Southeast Asia 11895, South Asia 15110, China 12065
19.00 East and central Africa 11970 and 15535, West Africa 11610, Southern and central Africa 7425

Broadcast times on WRN
12.00 North America
17.00 Europe

*** Commonwealth Story ***

A selection of winning stories chosen from the large number of entries for the 2009 Commonwealth Short Story Competition.

'Fifteen Minutes of Heart Failure' - by Adrian Ziino from Australia. Ethical dilemmas for a young medical student.

Broadcast times on SW (UTC):
10.00 East and Southeast Asia 11895, South Asia 15110, China 12065

Broadcast times on WRN
10.00 Africa and Asia
22.00 Asia and North America

*** Live! at the Concertgebouw ***

Some old favourites this week: Mozart's Haffner Symphony, La Mer by Debussy and Beethoven's Symphony No 7. The Royal Concertgebouw is conducted by Bernard Haitink. Your host is Hans Haffmans.

*** Classic Dox ***

'The Goddess of the Netherlands' (Orig. Broadcast December 2004)

Belle van Zuylen was a Dutch-born 18th-century writer, also known as Madame de Charriere. She published her first novel at the age of 23 - a satire on the nobility. She also wrote plays, operas and composed music. Her writing is often about the upbringing of women. Chris Chambers explores her life and times.

Broadcast times on WRN
12.00 North America

*** Newsline ***

The latest world news and current affairs.

Broadcast times on SW (UTC):
14.00 South Asia 11835, 15745
15.00 South Asia 11835, 15745
18.00 East and central Africa 15535, Southern Africa 6020
20.00 East and central Africa 11970, West Africa 11610, Southern and central Africa 7425

Broadcast times on WRN
22.00 Asia and North America

WEDNESDAY 7 APRIL
*** Network Europe ***

A collaboration by Europe's leading broadcasters

A pan-European team links up across the continent every day to provide a fresh perspective on events and life in Europe.

Broadcast times on SW (UTC):
10.00 East and Southeast Asia 11895, South Asia 15110, China 12065
19.00 East and central Africa 11970 and 15535, West Africa 11610, Southern and central Africa 7425

Broadcast times on WRN
12.00 North America
17.00 Europe

*** Newsline ***

The latest world news and current affairs.

Broadcast times on SW (UTC):
14.00 South Asia 11835, 15745
15.00 South Asia 11835, 15745
18.00 East and central Africa 15535, Southern Africa 6020
20.00 East and central Africa 11970, West Africa 11610, Southern and central Africa 7425

Broadcast times on WRN
22.00 Asia and North America

*** Classic Dox ***

'For the Sake of the Common Good' (Orig. Broadcast April 2001)

Aletta Jacobs was born in the Netherlands in the mid 19th century. She was the first woman there to complete a university degree and become a doctor. She opened a clinic for destitute women and children, and led the Dutch Suffragette movement in the early 20th century. Laura Durnford explores her life and times.

Broadcast times on WRN
12.00 North America

THURSDAY 8 APRIL
*** Network Europe ***

A collaboration by Europe's leading broadcasters

A pan-European team links up across the continent every day to provide a fresh perspective on events and life in Europe.

Broadcast times on SW (UTC):
10.00 East and Southeast Asia 11895, South Asia 15110, China 12065
19.00 East and central Africa 11970 and 15535, West Africa 11610, Southern and central Africa 7425

Broadcast times on WRN
12.00 North America
17.00 Europe

*** The State We're In - South Asia edition ***

Personal stories about how we treat each other around the world. Hear the stories from the beating hearts behind the facts you read on the news.

*** Earth Beat - South Asia edition ***

A short version of RNW's environmental programme Earthbeat produced for broadcast in partnership with All India Radio.

*** South Asia Wired ***

South Asia Wired launches its very first edition this week - talking to South Asians on a variety of international and regional subjects. This week, host Dheera Sujan talks to two artists about the role of art in a conflict riven society. Just days ago, Bangladeshi photographer activist Shahidul Alam's exhibition of photographs called 'Crossfire' was closed down by the police before it could even open. And Sri Lankan artist Jagath Weerasinghe also works under the severely watchful eye of a militarised and intolerant regime. The two artists discuss the different ways they express themselves in a society where freedom of expression cannot be taken for granted.

*** Classic Dox ***

'Becoming Rebecca West' (Orig. Broadcast May 2005)

British writer Rebecca West's life spanned most of the 20th century. At 14 she became involved in the suffrage movement, had affairs with Charlie Chaplin and H.G. Wells, and Time Magazine called her the greatest women's writer in the world. Her great-niece and an actress talk to David Swatling about how they were inspired by her.

Broadcast times on WRN
12.00 North America

*** Newsline ***

The latest world news and current affairs.

Broadcast times on SW (UTC):
14.00 South Asia 11835, 15745
15.00 South Asia 11835, 15745
18.00 East and central Africa 15535, Southern Africa 6020
20.00 East and central Africa 11970, West Africa 11610, Southern and central Africa 7425

Broadcast times on WRN
22.00 Asia and North America

FRIDAY 9 APRIL
*** Network Europe ***

A collaboration by Europe's leading broadcasters

A pan-European team links up across the continent every day to provide a fresh perspective on events and life in Europe.

Broadcast times on SW (UTC):
10.00 East and Southeast Asia 11895, South Asia 15110, China 12065
19.00 East and central Africa 11970 and 15535, West Africa 11610, Southern and central Africa 7425

Broadcast times on WRN
12.00 North America
17.00 Europe

*** Bridges with Africa ***

We're giving the microphone to Diaspora groups in Europe and are linking up with stations in Africa. The show goes beyond the clichés of starving children and war-ridden countries and seeks to bring you genuine voices from a vibrant continent.

Broadcast times on SW (UTC):
14.00 South Asia 11835, 15745
18.00 East and central Africa 15535, Southern Africa 6020
20.00 East and central Africa 11970, West Africa 11610, Southern and central Africa 7425

Broadcast times on WRN (UTC):
04.30 Africa, Asia and North America
17.00 Europe
22.00 Asia and North America

*** Earth Beat ***

How to be green beyond the grave? We hear views on how to die sustainably from freeze dried bodies to generating energy from cremations. We ask are electric cars too quiet and consider how the highways would sound if engines made music. And green walls, green greenhouses and green roofs.

Broadcast times on SW (UTC):
10.30 East and Southeast Asia 11895, South Asia 15110, China 12065

*** Classic Dox ***

'Durga's Court' (Orig. Broadcast September 2006)

In a small Indian village people come to Shabnam Ramaswamy's court. It's a forum for the poor, the illiterate; those who have neither money nor influence. Sitting in judgment like Durga, the ten-armed Hindu goddess of vengeance, Shabnam wields a power which is a mystery to those who stand before her. Dheera Sujan won a Bronze Medal from the United Nations for this program.

Broadcast times on WRN
12.00 North America

*** Newsline ***
The latest world news and current affairs.

Broadcast times on SW (UTC):
14.04 South and Southeast Asia 12080, 15595
15.04 South and Southeast Asia 12080, 15595
18.04 East Africa 12045, Central and East Africa 11655, South Africa 6020
20.04 West Africa 21525, 11655, South and Central Africa 7425

Broadcast times on WRN
14.04 Europe
22.00 Asia
23.00 North America and CBC
(R Netherlands)