Welcome to our weekly guide to Radio Netherlands Worldwide's English Service - a list of the new programmes coming up on Radio Netherlands Worldwide this week, beginning on Saturday.
SATURDAY 25 SEPTEMBER
*** The State We're In ***
To whom we serve: Idris Tawfiq was once a Roman Catholic priest working in England. He's now a Muslim based in Cairo and travels the world talking to people about his faith. "I don't like the word proselytise," he says. "It's never been my way."
In God's name: Samir is Lebanese and a Southern Baptist. He's also a filmmaker and photographer travelling around the world not only taking beautiful pictures, but also using every opportunity he can find to spread the word of his Evangelical faith
In God we don't trust: Ariane Sherine was so bothered by a religious advertisement she saw on the side of a London bus, she wrote about it for a British newspaper and sparked public anti-religious advertisements all over the world.
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.
The philosophical burqa dilemma redux: Brandon Robshaw is a professor of philosophy at a British college. On the day he was giving a lesson on the meaning of tolerance, a student walked in shrouded from head to toe in a Burqa. Should he kick her out or let her stay? We asked Dr Robshaw what he decided to do.
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 programme's top stories.`
This week:
· Swedish intolerance? Has Sweden embraced the far-right?
· Here come the girls - the EU plans to get more women in top jobs.
· Le terreur - France is on red alert, but tourists ignore the warnings.
· The odd one out - trying to stay teetotal in Russia.
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 26 SEPTEMBER
*** Radio Books ***
'Brass and Us' - by Marc Reugebrink
Poet and novelist Marc Reugebrink won the top Flemish literary prize in 2008 for his novel The Big Delay. In his Radio Books story, a small-town brass band rehearses every Thursday night at the Star Café. But when the conductor puts out a call for new members, a boy with a trumpet has a startling impact on everyone within hearing distance.
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.
Broadcast times on SW (UTC):
1530 South Asia 11835, 15745
MONDAY 27 SEPTEMBER
*** Classic Dox ***`
'Little Fish in a Multiculti Pond'
A short tram ride from the centre of Amsterdam is a neighbourhood called the Baarsjes, or "little fish." One-and-a-half square kilometres house 35,000 residents - more than half of which are foreigners from 126 countries.
The largest immigrant communities are from Morocco and Turkey. Such multicultural diversity in such a small area has not been without serious problems. But residents believe they can make a difference by taking initiatives to bring this diverse community together.
This programme was part of the international exchange series Global Perspective 2007.
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
*** 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
*** European Jazz Stage/World Music ***
A full hour of the Netherlands Metropole Orchestra. Its core is a full big band, augmented by a vast string section. The orchestra usually plays jazz-based material, and has worked with stars like Sarah Vaughan and Dizzy Gillespie. All of that, on the European Jazz Stage with your host Hans Mantel.
*** Live! at the Concertgebouw ***
The Royal Concertgebouw Orchestra, Collegium Vocale Ghent and La Chapelle Royale, conducted by Bernard Haitink, play music by Willem Pijper, Hector Berlioz and Maurice Ravel. Hosted by Hans Haffmans and Cynthia Wilson.
*** The State We're In - Midweek Edition ***
To whom we serve: Idris Tawfiq was once a Roman Catholic priest working in England. He's now a Muslim based in Cairo and travels the world talking to people about his faith. "I don't like the word proselytise," he says. "It's never been my way."
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.
The philosophical burqa dilemma redux: Brandon Robshaw is a professor of philosophy at a British college. On the day he was giving a lesson on the meaning of tolerance, a student walked in shrouded from head to toe in a Burqa. Should he kick her out or let her stay? We asked Dr Robshaw what he decided to do.
*** Africa in Progress ***
'Communities with a voice'
Africa's local communities were given a large boost with the continent's media expansion in the 1990s. They were given a voice. Today, there are 1,000 radio stations in West Africa alone! In this edition, we look back at what triggered that explosion, with an important actor and witness of that period. Our guest is Mr Soulé Issiaka from Benin, a semi-retired Radio Netherlands Worldwide journalist who's done much for the development of Community Radio in Africa.
TUESDAY 28 SEPTEMBER
*** 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.
'You Can't Miss It' - by Felicia Johnston from Australia.
Katie is drawn back to her childhood home.
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 ***
The Orchestra of the 18th Century under Frans Brüggen performs Beethoven's Symphonies No. 1 and No. 5. He also returns with the Netherlands Radio Chamber Philharmonic in Brahms' Serenade No. 1. Hosted by Hans Haffmans and Cynthia Wilson.
*** Classic Dox ***
'At the Edge in Soweto'
On the edge of Johannesburg, densely populated Soweto is where Freddy and Sibusiso, young men in their 20s, live and are looking for work.
Unemployment among young people there is higher than the national average and rising. Anza Dali is looking for a job too.
She explores how Freddy and Sibusiso cope with long-term unemployment and the constant temptation to make a 'fast buck' rather than an honest buck.
This SAFM programme is part of the international exchange series Global Perspective.
Broadcast times on WRN
12.00 North America
WEDNESDAY 29 SEPTEMBER
*** 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
*** Reloaded ***
Weekly highlights presented by Mindy Ran
*** Classic Dox ***
'Wedge Island'
North of Perth, Western Australia - on a rugged and secluded stretch of coastline - is a settlement time forgot. Its shacks are makeshift creations fashioned out of corrugated iron with no electricity or running water. It's a holiday in the finest Australian beach shack tradition.
But it could all be about to end. Officially, the residents of Wedge Island are squatters. Twenty years ago the government introduced its Squatter Removal Policy, slowly working its way down the coast demolishing more than 600 shacks. Wedge Island is next in line. But the shackies are shaping up for the fight of their lives.
This ABC programme is part of the international exchange series Global Perspective 2010.
Broadcast times on WRN
12.00 North America
THURSDAY 30 SEPTEMBER
*** 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
*** Earth Beat - South Asia edition ***
A short version of RNW's environmental programme Earth Beat produced for broadcast in partnership with All India Radio.
We hear about engaging locals and children in ecological efforts. We start with an advertising campaign targeted at children and why it failed, we hear from RNW's Jan Huisman who found the zoo enthralling; and from All India Radio we have a story of a village that started rain water harvesting.
*** South Asia Wired ***
Afghan analyst Martine van Bijlert talks to Dheera Sujan about her insiders view of the complicated and multi-layered relationship Afghanistan has with the international community.
*** Classic Dox ***
'Living in Limbo'
No-one is more marginalized in the UK than asylum seekers who have not had their applications accepted, but not been asked to go - sometimes for as long as eight years. Collen thinks his four years of asylum claims and appeals may be at an end, but is too frightened to return to Zimbabwe.
Thomas, from Eritrea, doesn't know yet if he can stay in the UK after originally claiming asylum as a teenager seven years ago. Jenny Cuffe investigates the impact of this long wait on their lives.
This BBC programme is part of the international exchange series Global Perspective 2010.
Broadcast times on WRN
12.00 North America
SATURDAY 25 SEPTEMBER
*** The State We're In ***
To whom we serve: Idris Tawfiq was once a Roman Catholic priest working in England. He's now a Muslim based in Cairo and travels the world talking to people about his faith. "I don't like the word proselytise," he says. "It's never been my way."
In God's name: Samir is Lebanese and a Southern Baptist. He's also a filmmaker and photographer travelling around the world not only taking beautiful pictures, but also using every opportunity he can find to spread the word of his Evangelical faith
In God we don't trust: Ariane Sherine was so bothered by a religious advertisement she saw on the side of a London bus, she wrote about it for a British newspaper and sparked public anti-religious advertisements all over the world.
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.
The philosophical burqa dilemma redux: Brandon Robshaw is a professor of philosophy at a British college. On the day he was giving a lesson on the meaning of tolerance, a student walked in shrouded from head to toe in a Burqa. Should he kick her out or let her stay? We asked Dr Robshaw what he decided to do.
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 programme's top stories.`
This week:
· Swedish intolerance? Has Sweden embraced the far-right?
· Here come the girls - the EU plans to get more women in top jobs.
· Le terreur - France is on red alert, but tourists ignore the warnings.
· The odd one out - trying to stay teetotal in Russia.
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 26 SEPTEMBER
*** Radio Books ***
'Brass and Us' - by Marc Reugebrink
Poet and novelist Marc Reugebrink won the top Flemish literary prize in 2008 for his novel The Big Delay. In his Radio Books story, a small-town brass band rehearses every Thursday night at the Star Café. But when the conductor puts out a call for new members, a boy with a trumpet has a startling impact on everyone within hearing distance.
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.
Broadcast times on SW (UTC):
1530 South Asia 11835, 15745
MONDAY 27 SEPTEMBER
*** Classic Dox ***`
'Little Fish in a Multiculti Pond'
A short tram ride from the centre of Amsterdam is a neighbourhood called the Baarsjes, or "little fish." One-and-a-half square kilometres house 35,000 residents - more than half of which are foreigners from 126 countries.
The largest immigrant communities are from Morocco and Turkey. Such multicultural diversity in such a small area has not been without serious problems. But residents believe they can make a difference by taking initiatives to bring this diverse community together.
This programme was part of the international exchange series Global Perspective 2007.
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
*** 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
*** European Jazz Stage/World Music ***
A full hour of the Netherlands Metropole Orchestra. Its core is a full big band, augmented by a vast string section. The orchestra usually plays jazz-based material, and has worked with stars like Sarah Vaughan and Dizzy Gillespie. All of that, on the European Jazz Stage with your host Hans Mantel.
*** Live! at the Concertgebouw ***
The Royal Concertgebouw Orchestra, Collegium Vocale Ghent and La Chapelle Royale, conducted by Bernard Haitink, play music by Willem Pijper, Hector Berlioz and Maurice Ravel. Hosted by Hans Haffmans and Cynthia Wilson.
*** The State We're In - Midweek Edition ***
To whom we serve: Idris Tawfiq was once a Roman Catholic priest working in England. He's now a Muslim based in Cairo and travels the world talking to people about his faith. "I don't like the word proselytise," he says. "It's never been my way."
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.
The philosophical burqa dilemma redux: Brandon Robshaw is a professor of philosophy at a British college. On the day he was giving a lesson on the meaning of tolerance, a student walked in shrouded from head to toe in a Burqa. Should he kick her out or let her stay? We asked Dr Robshaw what he decided to do.
*** Africa in Progress ***
'Communities with a voice'
Africa's local communities were given a large boost with the continent's media expansion in the 1990s. They were given a voice. Today, there are 1,000 radio stations in West Africa alone! In this edition, we look back at what triggered that explosion, with an important actor and witness of that period. Our guest is Mr Soulé Issiaka from Benin, a semi-retired Radio Netherlands Worldwide journalist who's done much for the development of Community Radio in Africa.
TUESDAY 28 SEPTEMBER
*** 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.
'You Can't Miss It' - by Felicia Johnston from Australia.
Katie is drawn back to her childhood home.
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 ***
The Orchestra of the 18th Century under Frans Brüggen performs Beethoven's Symphonies No. 1 and No. 5. He also returns with the Netherlands Radio Chamber Philharmonic in Brahms' Serenade No. 1. Hosted by Hans Haffmans and Cynthia Wilson.
*** Classic Dox ***
'At the Edge in Soweto'
On the edge of Johannesburg, densely populated Soweto is where Freddy and Sibusiso, young men in their 20s, live and are looking for work.
Unemployment among young people there is higher than the national average and rising. Anza Dali is looking for a job too.
She explores how Freddy and Sibusiso cope with long-term unemployment and the constant temptation to make a 'fast buck' rather than an honest buck.
This SAFM programme is part of the international exchange series Global Perspective.
Broadcast times on WRN
12.00 North America
WEDNESDAY 29 SEPTEMBER
*** 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
*** Reloaded ***
Weekly highlights presented by Mindy Ran
*** Classic Dox ***
'Wedge Island'
North of Perth, Western Australia - on a rugged and secluded stretch of coastline - is a settlement time forgot. Its shacks are makeshift creations fashioned out of corrugated iron with no electricity or running water. It's a holiday in the finest Australian beach shack tradition.
But it could all be about to end. Officially, the residents of Wedge Island are squatters. Twenty years ago the government introduced its Squatter Removal Policy, slowly working its way down the coast demolishing more than 600 shacks. Wedge Island is next in line. But the shackies are shaping up for the fight of their lives.
This ABC programme is part of the international exchange series Global Perspective 2010.
Broadcast times on WRN
12.00 North America
THURSDAY 30 SEPTEMBER
*** 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
*** Earth Beat - South Asia edition ***
A short version of RNW's environmental programme Earth Beat produced for broadcast in partnership with All India Radio.
We hear about engaging locals and children in ecological efforts. We start with an advertising campaign targeted at children and why it failed, we hear from RNW's Jan Huisman who found the zoo enthralling; and from All India Radio we have a story of a village that started rain water harvesting.
*** South Asia Wired ***
Afghan analyst Martine van Bijlert talks to Dheera Sujan about her insiders view of the complicated and multi-layered relationship Afghanistan has with the international community.
*** Classic Dox ***
'Living in Limbo'
No-one is more marginalized in the UK than asylum seekers who have not had their applications accepted, but not been asked to go - sometimes for as long as eight years. Collen thinks his four years of asylum claims and appeals may be at an end, but is too frightened to return to Zimbabwe.
Thomas, from Eritrea, doesn't know yet if he can stay in the UK after originally claiming asylum as a teenager seven years ago. Jenny Cuffe investigates the impact of this long wait on their lives.
This BBC programme is part of the international exchange series Global Perspective 2010.
Broadcast times on WRN
12.00 North America
FRIDAY 1 OCTOBER
*** 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 ***
We prick up our ears and listen to the sounds of the city. Did you know that the hum of the city can improve your work performance, like a audio shot of espresso? We investigate some surprising effects this noise has on our behaviour and health. We also track down individuals who think noise annoys and have gone to great lengths to avoid it. Is silence golden?
Broadcast times on SW (UTC):
10.30 East and Southeast Asia 11895, South Asia 15110, China 12065
*** Classic Dox ***
'Feet First'
In August 2009, an arsonist started a fire that burned more than 160,000 acres in the mountains around Los Angeles County. The mountains have long been home to pockets of residents, but in recent decades neighbourhoods have boomed with large housing developments. Some residents in the fire zone knew and accepted the risks of living there, but many had no idea they were living so near to danger.
Many residents simply won't give up on their properties and the lifestyle they symbolise. Eve Troeh follows families who evacuate and still return, and the fight they have with public officials who want to shut the neighbourhood down.
This programme produced by Soundprint Media Center is part of the international exchange series Global Perspective 2010.
Broadcast times on WRN
12.00 North America
(R Netherlands)
*** 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 ***
We prick up our ears and listen to the sounds of the city. Did you know that the hum of the city can improve your work performance, like a audio shot of espresso? We investigate some surprising effects this noise has on our behaviour and health. We also track down individuals who think noise annoys and have gone to great lengths to avoid it. Is silence golden?
Broadcast times on SW (UTC):
10.30 East and Southeast Asia 11895, South Asia 15110, China 12065
*** Classic Dox ***
'Feet First'
In August 2009, an arsonist started a fire that burned more than 160,000 acres in the mountains around Los Angeles County. The mountains have long been home to pockets of residents, but in recent decades neighbourhoods have boomed with large housing developments. Some residents in the fire zone knew and accepted the risks of living there, but many had no idea they were living so near to danger.
Many residents simply won't give up on their properties and the lifestyle they symbolise. Eve Troeh follows families who evacuate and still return, and the fight they have with public officials who want to shut the neighbourhood down.
This programme produced by Soundprint Media Center is part of the international exchange series Global Perspective 2010.
Broadcast times on WRN
12.00 North America
(R Netherlands)
