Welcome to our weekly guide to Radio Netherlands' English Service - a list of the new programmes coming up on Radio Netherlands this week, beginning on Saturday.
SATURDAY 17 FEBRUARY
*** Weekend Connection ***
Every Saturday, the Newsline team brings you Weekend Connection, with thought-provoking reports on the issues making headlines in the Netherlands, Europe and beyond.
SATURDAY 17 FEBRUARY
*** Weekend Connection ***
Every Saturday, the Newsline team brings you Weekend Connection, with thought-provoking reports on the issues making headlines in the Netherlands, Europe and beyond.
It's a lively mix of local colour and "the big picture". One week you might hear how Dutch farmers are doing their part to combat bird flu, the next week it's about the worldwide attempt to punish crimes against humanity. Big or small, Weekend Connection covers it all!
Broadcast times on SW (UTC): 1000 (Asia/Far East/Pacific), 1200 (Eastern N America), 1400 & 1530 (South Asia), 1800, 1930 & 2030 (Africa), 0000 (Eastern N America), 0100 (Central N America), 0500 (Western N America)
*** Vox Humana ***
"The Prince's Crazy Dream"
Prince Claus, the Dutch Queen's late consort, had what some would call a crazy idea. Right up until his death in 2002, he dreamed of creating an opera in the Sahel - the band of African countries along the southern Sahara stretching from the Atlantic Ocean to the Red Sea. Some of the Sahel's most talented musician's have joined forces to make his dream a reality.
(On Saturday 17 February, members of the Royal family will attend/attended the world premiere of "Bintou Were: A Sahel Opera" in Bamako, Mali at an open-air theatre on the banks of the Niger. Michele Ernsting spoke with some of the people involved in the production in this special rebroadcast of "The Prince's Crazy Dream.")
Broadcast times on SW (UTC): 1027 (Asia/Far East/Pacific), 1227 (Eastern N America), 1430 (South Asia), 1827 & 2000 (Africa), 0027 (Eastern N America), 0127 (Central N America), 0527 (Western N America)
Repeated: Sun 1400 (South Asia), Sun 1900 (N America, Africa)
SUNDAY 18 FEBRUARY
*** Amsterdam Forum ***
"Is it still safe to eat meat?"
Intensive factory farming methods are making meat products cheaper and more abundant than ever before. But critics of these methods say they're to blame for the spread of animal-to-human diseases such as avian flu and Mad Cow Disease (BSE). They claim feeding antibiotics to the animals we eat has led to the rise of 'superbugs'. And they also argue that factory farming is inhumane, damaging to the environment and disastrous for the livelihoods of small-scale farmers.
So is it time to rethink the meat industry? Or is it time to give the meat industry a break?
Broadcast times on SW (UTC): 1004 (Asia/Far East/Pacific), 1204 (Eastern N America), 1504 (South Asia), 1804 & 2004 (Africa), 0000 (Eastern N America), 0100 (Central N America), 0500 (Western N America)
*** Echoes ***
Our new listener feedback programme. Mindy Ran responds to your comments, queries and complaints about our programmes. And featuring every week A Critical Eye - commentary from Perro de Jong.
Broadcast times on SW (UTC): 1004 (Asia/Far East/Pacific), 1204 (Eastern N America), 1504 (South Asia), 1804 & 2004 (Africa), 0000 (Eastern N America), 0100 (Central N America), 0500 (Western N America)
MONDAY 19 FEBRUARY
*** Newsline ***
The latest world news and current affairs.
Broadcast times on SW (UTC): 1000 (Asia/Far East/Pacific), 1200 (Eastern N America), 1400 & 1530 (South Asia), 1800, 1930 & 2030 (Africa), 0000 (Eastern N America), 0100 (Central N America), 0400 (Western N America)
*** The Research File ***
Are you always fighting the alarm clock, then trying to lie-in at the weekend? Recent research suggests we all need to take our sleep more seriously. We hear from the scientist who says chronic sleep shortage can cause changes in the brain and can lead to depression.
Depression, anxiety, flashbacks; all these can be symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorder. One of the most common ways of trying to prevent or alleviate this problem is to discuss the emotions people experience after a traumatic event. We meet the psychologist who's shown that such treatment can actually increase the problem.
And we've the latest from the Dutch Hunger-winter study, examining the link between nutrition, blood sugar and risk for diabetes from data collected during the Second World War.
Broadcast times on SW (UTC): 1027 (Asia/Far East/Pacific), 1227 (Eastern N America), 1430 (South Asia), 1827 & 2000 (Africa), 0027 (Eastern N America), 0127 (Central N America), 0527 (Western N America)
Repeated: Thurs 1500 (South Asia), Thurs 1900 (Africa)
TUESDAY 20 FEBRUARY
*** Newsline ***
The latest world news and current affairs.
Broadcast times on SW (UTC): 1000 (Asia/Far East/Pacific), 1200 (Eastern N America), 1400 & 1530 (South Asia), 1800, 1930 & 2030 (Africa), 0000 (Eastern N America), 0100 (Central N America), 0500 (Western N America)
*** EuroQuest ***
"Best of the Quest"
Jonathon Groubert selects his highlights from 11 years of Euroquest.
Jonathan will be returning in May at the helm of a new Radio Netherlands programme.
Broadcast times on SW (UTC): 1027 (Asia/Far East/Pacific), 1227 (Eastern N America), 1430 (South Asia), 1827 & 2000 (Africa), 0027 (Eastern N America), 0127 (Central N America), 0527 (Western N America)
Repeated: Mon 1500 (South Asia), Mon 1900 (Africa)
WEDNESDAY 21 FEBRUARY
*** Newsline ***
The latest world news and current affairs.
Broadcast times on SW (UTC): 1000 (Asia/Far East/Pacific), 1200 (Eastern N America), 1400 & 1530 (South Asia), 1800, 1930 & 2030 (Africa), 0000 (Eastern N America), 0100 (Central N America), 0500 (Western N America)
*** The Weekly Documentary ***
"War of words - The Producers"
In 2002, Radio Netherlands Worldwide presented a series on the gathering and dissemination of information at times of conflict. In the aftermath of 9/11 and with a possible attack on Iraq looming on the horizon it seemed a good time to find out what propaganda techniques are used to influence public opinion at times of conflict.
As the War of Words series has lost little impact, we thought you'd like to hear it again. In the first programme of the series, The Producers, Michele Ernsting looks at the role of governments in times of conflict.
Broadcast times on SW (UTC): 1027 (Asia/Far East/Pacific), 1227 (Eastern N America), 1430 (South Asia), 1827 & 2000 (Africa), 0027 (Eastern N America), 0127 (Central N America), 0527 (Western N America)
Repeated: Fri 1500 (Asia/Far East/Pacific), 1900 (Africa), Sun 14:30 (Asia/Far East/Pacific), Sun 1930 (Africa, N America)
THURSDAY 22 FEBRUARY
*** Newsline ***
The latest world news and current affairs.
Broadcast times on SW (UTC): 1000 (Asia/Far East/Pacific), 1200 (Eastern N America), 1400 & 1530 (South Asia), 1800, 1930 & 2030 (Africa), 0000 (Eastern N America), 0100 (Central N America), 0400 (Western N America)
*** Dutch Horizons ***
More than thirty years after his death, the work of Dutch graphic artist MC Escher remains popular all around the world.
His woodprints and lithographs possess a unique quality that makes them instantly recognisable. Where did he get the inspiration for his powerful black and white landscapes, clever abstracts and mind-boggling metamorphoses?
Join Bertine Krol for a special edition of Dutch Horizons about MC Escher and find out.
Broadcast times on SW (UTC): 1027 (Asia/Far East/Pacific), 1227 (Eastern N America), 1430 (South Asia), 1827 & 2000 (Africa), 0027 (Eastern N America), 0127 (Central N America), 0527 (Western N America)
Repeated: Wed 1500 (South Asia), Wed 1900 (Africa)
FRIDAY 23 FEBRUARY
*** Newsline ***
The latest world news and current affairs.
Broadcast times on SW (UTC): 1000 (Asia/Far East/Pacific), 1200 (Eastern N America), 1400 & 1530 (South Asia), 1800, 1930 & 2030 (Africa), 0000 (Eastern N America), 0100 (Central N America), 0400 (Western N America)
*** Network Europe ***
Take a dash of entertainment, add a measure of information. Swirl in a hint of irreverence and mix well for a thoroughly European flavour. An enticing cocktail that offers more than a taste of events on the continent this week.
We call it Network Europe: served up every Tuesday and Friday by a partnership of Europe's leading broadcasters.
Broadcast times on SW (UTC): 1027 (Asia/Far East/Pacific), 1227 (Eastern N America), 1430 (South Asia), 1827 & 2000 (Africa), 0027 (Eastern N America), 0127 (Central N America), 0527 (Western N America)
Repeated: Tues 1500 (South Asia), Tues 1900 (Africa)
(R Netherlands)
*** Vox Humana ***
"The Prince's Crazy Dream"
Prince Claus, the Dutch Queen's late consort, had what some would call a crazy idea. Right up until his death in 2002, he dreamed of creating an opera in the Sahel - the band of African countries along the southern Sahara stretching from the Atlantic Ocean to the Red Sea. Some of the Sahel's most talented musician's have joined forces to make his dream a reality.
(On Saturday 17 February, members of the Royal family will attend/attended the world premiere of "Bintou Were: A Sahel Opera" in Bamako, Mali at an open-air theatre on the banks of the Niger. Michele Ernsting spoke with some of the people involved in the production in this special rebroadcast of "The Prince's Crazy Dream.")
Broadcast times on SW (UTC): 1027 (Asia/Far East/Pacific), 1227 (Eastern N America), 1430 (South Asia), 1827 & 2000 (Africa), 0027 (Eastern N America), 0127 (Central N America), 0527 (Western N America)
Repeated: Sun 1400 (South Asia), Sun 1900 (N America, Africa)
SUNDAY 18 FEBRUARY
*** Amsterdam Forum ***
"Is it still safe to eat meat?"
Intensive factory farming methods are making meat products cheaper and more abundant than ever before. But critics of these methods say they're to blame for the spread of animal-to-human diseases such as avian flu and Mad Cow Disease (BSE). They claim feeding antibiotics to the animals we eat has led to the rise of 'superbugs'. And they also argue that factory farming is inhumane, damaging to the environment and disastrous for the livelihoods of small-scale farmers.
So is it time to rethink the meat industry? Or is it time to give the meat industry a break?
Broadcast times on SW (UTC): 1004 (Asia/Far East/Pacific), 1204 (Eastern N America), 1504 (South Asia), 1804 & 2004 (Africa), 0000 (Eastern N America), 0100 (Central N America), 0500 (Western N America)
*** Echoes ***
Our new listener feedback programme. Mindy Ran responds to your comments, queries and complaints about our programmes. And featuring every week A Critical Eye - commentary from Perro de Jong.
Broadcast times on SW (UTC): 1004 (Asia/Far East/Pacific), 1204 (Eastern N America), 1504 (South Asia), 1804 & 2004 (Africa), 0000 (Eastern N America), 0100 (Central N America), 0500 (Western N America)
MONDAY 19 FEBRUARY
*** Newsline ***
The latest world news and current affairs.
Broadcast times on SW (UTC): 1000 (Asia/Far East/Pacific), 1200 (Eastern N America), 1400 & 1530 (South Asia), 1800, 1930 & 2030 (Africa), 0000 (Eastern N America), 0100 (Central N America), 0400 (Western N America)
*** The Research File ***
Are you always fighting the alarm clock, then trying to lie-in at the weekend? Recent research suggests we all need to take our sleep more seriously. We hear from the scientist who says chronic sleep shortage can cause changes in the brain and can lead to depression.
Depression, anxiety, flashbacks; all these can be symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorder. One of the most common ways of trying to prevent or alleviate this problem is to discuss the emotions people experience after a traumatic event. We meet the psychologist who's shown that such treatment can actually increase the problem.
And we've the latest from the Dutch Hunger-winter study, examining the link between nutrition, blood sugar and risk for diabetes from data collected during the Second World War.
Broadcast times on SW (UTC): 1027 (Asia/Far East/Pacific), 1227 (Eastern N America), 1430 (South Asia), 1827 & 2000 (Africa), 0027 (Eastern N America), 0127 (Central N America), 0527 (Western N America)
Repeated: Thurs 1500 (South Asia), Thurs 1900 (Africa)
TUESDAY 20 FEBRUARY
*** Newsline ***
The latest world news and current affairs.
Broadcast times on SW (UTC): 1000 (Asia/Far East/Pacific), 1200 (Eastern N America), 1400 & 1530 (South Asia), 1800, 1930 & 2030 (Africa), 0000 (Eastern N America), 0100 (Central N America), 0500 (Western N America)
*** EuroQuest ***
"Best of the Quest"
Jonathon Groubert selects his highlights from 11 years of Euroquest.
Jonathan will be returning in May at the helm of a new Radio Netherlands programme.
Broadcast times on SW (UTC): 1027 (Asia/Far East/Pacific), 1227 (Eastern N America), 1430 (South Asia), 1827 & 2000 (Africa), 0027 (Eastern N America), 0127 (Central N America), 0527 (Western N America)
Repeated: Mon 1500 (South Asia), Mon 1900 (Africa)
WEDNESDAY 21 FEBRUARY
*** Newsline ***
The latest world news and current affairs.
Broadcast times on SW (UTC): 1000 (Asia/Far East/Pacific), 1200 (Eastern N America), 1400 & 1530 (South Asia), 1800, 1930 & 2030 (Africa), 0000 (Eastern N America), 0100 (Central N America), 0500 (Western N America)
*** The Weekly Documentary ***
"War of words - The Producers"
In 2002, Radio Netherlands Worldwide presented a series on the gathering and dissemination of information at times of conflict. In the aftermath of 9/11 and with a possible attack on Iraq looming on the horizon it seemed a good time to find out what propaganda techniques are used to influence public opinion at times of conflict.
As the War of Words series has lost little impact, we thought you'd like to hear it again. In the first programme of the series, The Producers, Michele Ernsting looks at the role of governments in times of conflict.
Broadcast times on SW (UTC): 1027 (Asia/Far East/Pacific), 1227 (Eastern N America), 1430 (South Asia), 1827 & 2000 (Africa), 0027 (Eastern N America), 0127 (Central N America), 0527 (Western N America)
Repeated: Fri 1500 (Asia/Far East/Pacific), 1900 (Africa), Sun 14:30 (Asia/Far East/Pacific), Sun 1930 (Africa, N America)
THURSDAY 22 FEBRUARY
*** Newsline ***
The latest world news and current affairs.
Broadcast times on SW (UTC): 1000 (Asia/Far East/Pacific), 1200 (Eastern N America), 1400 & 1530 (South Asia), 1800, 1930 & 2030 (Africa), 0000 (Eastern N America), 0100 (Central N America), 0400 (Western N America)
*** Dutch Horizons ***
More than thirty years after his death, the work of Dutch graphic artist MC Escher remains popular all around the world.
His woodprints and lithographs possess a unique quality that makes them instantly recognisable. Where did he get the inspiration for his powerful black and white landscapes, clever abstracts and mind-boggling metamorphoses?
Join Bertine Krol for a special edition of Dutch Horizons about MC Escher and find out.
Broadcast times on SW (UTC): 1027 (Asia/Far East/Pacific), 1227 (Eastern N America), 1430 (South Asia), 1827 & 2000 (Africa), 0027 (Eastern N America), 0127 (Central N America), 0527 (Western N America)
Repeated: Wed 1500 (South Asia), Wed 1900 (Africa)
FRIDAY 23 FEBRUARY
*** Newsline ***
The latest world news and current affairs.
Broadcast times on SW (UTC): 1000 (Asia/Far East/Pacific), 1200 (Eastern N America), 1400 & 1530 (South Asia), 1800, 1930 & 2030 (Africa), 0000 (Eastern N America), 0100 (Central N America), 0400 (Western N America)
*** Network Europe ***
Take a dash of entertainment, add a measure of information. Swirl in a hint of irreverence and mix well for a thoroughly European flavour. An enticing cocktail that offers more than a taste of events on the continent this week.
We call it Network Europe: served up every Tuesday and Friday by a partnership of Europe's leading broadcasters.
Broadcast times on SW (UTC): 1027 (Asia/Far East/Pacific), 1227 (Eastern N America), 1430 (South Asia), 1827 & 2000 (Africa), 0027 (Eastern N America), 0127 (Central N America), 0527 (Western N America)
Repeated: Tues 1500 (South Asia), Tues 1900 (Africa)
(R Netherlands)