Welcome to our weekly guide to Radio Netherlands' English Service - a list of the new programs coming up on Radio Netherlands this week, beginning on
Saturday.
SATURDAY 9 JUNE
*** The State We're In ***
This week on The State We're In:
The Former Liberian President Charles Taylor goes on trial at the International Criminal Court in The Hague - But his victims in Sierra Leone feel they should have the right to see him tried at home.
Also, why do we do good? Is it something we learn, or are we programmed that way? We look at why people help each other and the extraordinary things some people do to improve the lives of complete strangers. How we treated each other this week, on The State We're In.
We also invite you to take part in the program - find out how on our website: www.thestatewerein.org
Broadcast times on SW (UTC): 1000 (Asia/Far East/Pacific), 1100 (Eastern N
America), 1500 (South Asia), 1800 & 2000 (Central, East and South Africa),
0000 (Eastern N America), 0100 (Central N America), 0400 (Western N America)
Note that on Saturday we also run repeats of:
Network Europe on SW: 1400 (South Asia)
The Research File: 1430 (South Asia)
Amsterdam Forum and Echoes: 1900 and 1944 respectively (Central, East and South Africa)
SUNDAY 10 JUNE
*** Amsterdam Forum ***
On this week's programme: "Is marriage a dying institution?" The Dutch government has decided to stop couples getting a "quicky divorce". The coalition government, which is dominated by Christian parties, believes that children are better off if their parents are married - and so it has decided to make divorce less easy.
But is marriage necessary for a stable family, or is it an institution in terminal decline? On this week's Amsterdam Forum we expect more than confetti to be flying as we gather a panel with diverse views, who will debate the pros and cons of marriage in the twenty first century.
Broadcast times on SW (UTC): 1000 (Asia/Far East/Pacific), 1100 (Eastern N
America), 1500 (South Asia), 1800 & 2000 (Central, East and South Africa),
0000 (Eastern N America), 0100 (Central N America), 0400 (Western N America)
Repeated: Sat 1900 (Central, East and South Africa)
*** 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): 1045 (Asia/Far East/Pacific), 1145 (Eastern N
America), 1545 (South Asia), 1845 & 2045 (Central, East and South Africa),
0045 (Eastern N America), 0145 (Central N America), 0445 (Western N America)
Repeated: Sat 1945 (Central, East and South Africa)
Note that on Sunday we also run repeats of:
Flatlanders or EuroHit 40: 1400 (South Asia)
Arts and Culture: 1430 (South Asia)
The State We're in: 1900 (Central, East and South Africa)
MONDAY 11 JUNE
*** Newsline ***
The latest world news and current affairs. Broadcast times on SW (UTC): 1000 (Asia/Far East/Pacific), 1100 (Eastern N America), 1400 & 1530 (South Asia), 1800, 1930 & 2030 (Central, East and South Africa), 0000 (Eastern N America), 0100 (Central N America), 0400
(Western N America)
*** Flatlanders ***
Amsterdammers know him as the music boat man but there's no predicting when or where he'll turn up to treat unsuspecting passersby to a quite magical experience. In this week's Flatlanders, Dheera Sujan finally catches up with this elusive performer and globetrotter.
Broadcast times on SW (UTC): 1030 (Asia/Far East/Pacific), 1130 (Eastern N America), 1430 (South Asia), 1830 & 2000 (Central, East and South Africa), 0030 (Eastern N America), 0130 (Central N America), 0430 (Western N America) Repeated: Sun 1400 (South Asia), Wednesday 1500 (South Asia) 1900 (Central, East and South Africa)
TUESDAY 12 JUNE
*** Newsline ***
The latest world news and current affairs. Broadcast times on SW (UTC): 1000 (Asia/Far East/Pacific), 1100 (Eastern N America), 1400 & 1530 (South Asia), 1800, 1930 & 2030 (Central, East and South Africa), 0000 (Eastern N America), 0100 (Central N America), 0400
(Western N America)
*** The State We're In, Midweek Report ***
This week on The State We're In:
The Former Liberian President Charles Taylor goes on trial at the International Criminal Court in The Hague - But his victims in Sierra Leone feel they should have the right to see him tried at home. Also, why do we do good? Is it something we learn, or are we programmed that way? We look at why people help each other and the extraordinary things some people do to improve the lives of complete strangers. How we treated each other this week, on The State We're In.
We also invite you to take part in the programme - find out how on our website:www.thestatewerein.org
Broadcast times on SW (UTC): 1030 (Asia/Far East/Pacific), 1130 (Eastern N America), 1430 (South Asia), 1830 & 2000 (Central, East and South Africa), 0030 (Eastern N America), 0130 (Central N America), 0430 (Western N America) Repeated: Thu 1430, 1500 (South Asia), 1900 (Central, East and South Africa) Sun 1900 (Central, East and South Africa)
WEDNESDAY 13 JUNE
*** Newsline ***
The latest world news and current affairs. Broadcast times on SW (UTC): 1000 (Asia/Far East/Pacific), 1100 (Eastern N America), 1400 & 1530 (South Asia), 1800, 1930 & 2030 (Central, East and South Africa), 0000 (Eastern N America), 0100 (Central N America), 0400
(Western N America)
*** Arts and Culture ***
"Dutch Arts in the Berkshires"
Every summer the rolling hills and valleys of the Berkshires in western Massachusetts become a Mecca for art lovers. Over 60 venues present classical and contemporary music concerts, theatre and dance performances, and a host of visual art exhibitions. This year six cultural institutions have combined forces to present "The Netherlands: A Season of Dutch Arts in The Berkshires" - reflecting the broad range of Dutch creativity. David Swatling explores why the Americans were so keen to invite so many Dutch artists to one area in one special season.
Broadcast times on SW (UTC): 1030 (Asia/Far East/Pacific), 1130 (Eastern N America), 1430 (South Asia), 1830 & 2000 (Central, East and South Africa), 0030 (Eastern N America), 0130 (Central N America), 0430 (Western N America)
Saturday.
SATURDAY 9 JUNE
*** The State We're In ***
This week on The State We're In:
The Former Liberian President Charles Taylor goes on trial at the International Criminal Court in The Hague - But his victims in Sierra Leone feel they should have the right to see him tried at home.
Also, why do we do good? Is it something we learn, or are we programmed that way? We look at why people help each other and the extraordinary things some people do to improve the lives of complete strangers. How we treated each other this week, on The State We're In.
We also invite you to take part in the program - find out how on our website: www.thestatewerein.org
Broadcast times on SW (UTC): 1000 (Asia/Far East/Pacific), 1100 (Eastern N
America), 1500 (South Asia), 1800 & 2000 (Central, East and South Africa),
0000 (Eastern N America), 0100 (Central N America), 0400 (Western N America)
Note that on Saturday we also run repeats of:
Network Europe on SW: 1400 (South Asia)
The Research File: 1430 (South Asia)
Amsterdam Forum and Echoes: 1900 and 1944 respectively (Central, East and South Africa)
SUNDAY 10 JUNE
*** Amsterdam Forum ***
On this week's programme: "Is marriage a dying institution?" The Dutch government has decided to stop couples getting a "quicky divorce". The coalition government, which is dominated by Christian parties, believes that children are better off if their parents are married - and so it has decided to make divorce less easy.
But is marriage necessary for a stable family, or is it an institution in terminal decline? On this week's Amsterdam Forum we expect more than confetti to be flying as we gather a panel with diverse views, who will debate the pros and cons of marriage in the twenty first century.
Broadcast times on SW (UTC): 1000 (Asia/Far East/Pacific), 1100 (Eastern N
America), 1500 (South Asia), 1800 & 2000 (Central, East and South Africa),
0000 (Eastern N America), 0100 (Central N America), 0400 (Western N America)
Repeated: Sat 1900 (Central, East and South Africa)
*** 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): 1045 (Asia/Far East/Pacific), 1145 (Eastern N
America), 1545 (South Asia), 1845 & 2045 (Central, East and South Africa),
0045 (Eastern N America), 0145 (Central N America), 0445 (Western N America)
Repeated: Sat 1945 (Central, East and South Africa)
Note that on Sunday we also run repeats of:
Flatlanders or EuroHit 40: 1400 (South Asia)
Arts and Culture: 1430 (South Asia)
The State We're in: 1900 (Central, East and South Africa)
MONDAY 11 JUNE
*** Newsline ***
The latest world news and current affairs. Broadcast times on SW (UTC): 1000 (Asia/Far East/Pacific), 1100 (Eastern N America), 1400 & 1530 (South Asia), 1800, 1930 & 2030 (Central, East and South Africa), 0000 (Eastern N America), 0100 (Central N America), 0400
(Western N America)
*** Flatlanders ***
Amsterdammers know him as the music boat man but there's no predicting when or where he'll turn up to treat unsuspecting passersby to a quite magical experience. In this week's Flatlanders, Dheera Sujan finally catches up with this elusive performer and globetrotter.
Broadcast times on SW (UTC): 1030 (Asia/Far East/Pacific), 1130 (Eastern N America), 1430 (South Asia), 1830 & 2000 (Central, East and South Africa), 0030 (Eastern N America), 0130 (Central N America), 0430 (Western N America) Repeated: Sun 1400 (South Asia), Wednesday 1500 (South Asia) 1900 (Central, East and South Africa)
TUESDAY 12 JUNE
*** Newsline ***
The latest world news and current affairs. Broadcast times on SW (UTC): 1000 (Asia/Far East/Pacific), 1100 (Eastern N America), 1400 & 1530 (South Asia), 1800, 1930 & 2030 (Central, East and South Africa), 0000 (Eastern N America), 0100 (Central N America), 0400
(Western N America)
*** The State We're In, Midweek Report ***
This week on The State We're In:
The Former Liberian President Charles Taylor goes on trial at the International Criminal Court in The Hague - But his victims in Sierra Leone feel they should have the right to see him tried at home. Also, why do we do good? Is it something we learn, or are we programmed that way? We look at why people help each other and the extraordinary things some people do to improve the lives of complete strangers. How we treated each other this week, on The State We're In.
We also invite you to take part in the programme - find out how on our website:
Broadcast times on SW (UTC): 1030 (Asia/Far East/Pacific), 1130 (Eastern N America), 1430 (South Asia), 1830 & 2000 (Central, East and South Africa), 0030 (Eastern N America), 0130 (Central N America), 0430 (Western N America) Repeated: Thu 1430, 1500 (South Asia), 1900 (Central, East and South Africa) Sun 1900 (Central, East and South Africa)
WEDNESDAY 13 JUNE
*** Newsline ***
The latest world news and current affairs. Broadcast times on SW (UTC): 1000 (Asia/Far East/Pacific), 1100 (Eastern N America), 1400 & 1530 (South Asia), 1800, 1930 & 2030 (Central, East and South Africa), 0000 (Eastern N America), 0100 (Central N America), 0400
(Western N America)
*** Arts and Culture ***
"Dutch Arts in the Berkshires"
Every summer the rolling hills and valleys of the Berkshires in western Massachusetts become a Mecca for art lovers. Over 60 venues present classical and contemporary music concerts, theatre and dance performances, and a host of visual art exhibitions. This year six cultural institutions have combined forces to present "The Netherlands: A Season of Dutch Arts in The Berkshires" - reflecting the broad range of Dutch creativity. David Swatling explores why the Americans were so keen to invite so many Dutch artists to one area in one special season.
Broadcast times on SW (UTC): 1030 (Asia/Far East/Pacific), 1130 (Eastern N America), 1430 (South Asia), 1830 & 2000 (Central, East and South Africa), 0030 (Eastern N America), 0130 (Central N America), 0430 (Western N America)
Repeated: Fri 1500 (South Asia), 1900 (Central, East and South Africa), Sun 14:30 (South Asia)
THURSDAY 14 JUNE
*** Newsline ***
The latest world news and current affairs. Broadcast times on SW (UTC): 1000 (Asia/Far East/Pacific), 1100 (Eastern N America), 1400 & 1530 (South Asia), 1800, 1930 & 2030 (Central, East and South Africa), 0000 (Eastern N America), 0100 (Central N America), 0400
(Western N America)
*** The Research File ***
In the next Research File we celebrate 100 years of Plastics! We'll find out how greenhouse gas, CO2, can be recycled; even into fuels! We have a report on snake-poison and how valuable it is for the development of medicines. And we'll get an aboriginal weather report! So don't miss it! The Research File.
Broadcast times on SW (UTC): 1030 (Asia/Far East/Pacific), 1130 (Eastern N America), 1430 (South Asia), 1830 & 2000 (Central, East and South Africa), 0030 (Eastern N America), 0130 (Central N America), 0430 (Western N America)
THURSDAY 14 JUNE
*** Newsline ***
The latest world news and current affairs. Broadcast times on SW (UTC): 1000 (Asia/Far East/Pacific), 1100 (Eastern N America), 1400 & 1530 (South Asia), 1800, 1930 & 2030 (Central, East and South Africa), 0000 (Eastern N America), 0100 (Central N America), 0400
(Western N America)
*** The Research File ***
In the next Research File we celebrate 100 years of Plastics! We'll find out how greenhouse gas, CO2, can be recycled; even into fuels! We have a report on snake-poison and how valuable it is for the development of medicines. And we'll get an aboriginal weather report! So don't miss it! The Research File.
Broadcast times on SW (UTC): 1030 (Asia/Far East/Pacific), 1130 (Eastern N America), 1430 (South Asia), 1830 & 2000 (Central, East and South Africa), 0030 (Eastern N America), 0130 (Central N America), 0430 (Western N America)
Repeated: Mon 1500 (South Asia), 1900 (Central, East and South Africa), Sat 1430 (South Asia)
FRIDAY 15 JUNE
*** Newsline ***
The latest world news and current affairs.
Broadcast times on SW (UTC): 1000 (Asia/Far East/Pacific), 1100 (Eastern N America), 1400 & 1530 (South Asia), 1800, 1930 & 2030 (Central, East and South Africa), 0000 (Eastern N America), 0100 (Central N America), 0400 (Western N America)
*** Network Europe ***
A Pan European team links up across the continent each week to provide a fresh perspective on events and life in Europe. The program is a unique example of European coperation, produced by the continent's leading international broadcasters, it reflects the diversity of European society and voices. Each week we drop in on specialists around Europe and catch up with our extensive network of correspondents for their unique take on the events shaping the week.
Broadcast times on SW (UTC): 1030 (Asia/Far East/Pacific), 1130 (Eastern N America), 1430 (South Asia), 1830 & 2000 (Central, East and South Africa), 0030 (Eastern N America), 0130 (Central N America), 0430 (Western N America)
Repeated: Tues 1500 (South Asia), 1900 (Central, East and South Africa), Sat 1400 (South Asia)
(R Netherlands)
FRIDAY 15 JUNE
*** Newsline ***
The latest world news and current affairs.
Broadcast times on SW (UTC): 1000 (Asia/Far East/Pacific), 1100 (Eastern N America), 1400 & 1530 (South Asia), 1800, 1930 & 2030 (Central, East and South Africa), 0000 (Eastern N America), 0100 (Central N America), 0400 (Western N America)
*** Network Europe ***
A Pan European team links up across the continent each week to provide a fresh perspective on events and life in Europe. The program is a unique example of European coperation, produced by the continent's leading international broadcasters, it reflects the diversity of European society and voices. Each week we drop in on specialists around Europe and catch up with our extensive network of correspondents for their unique take on the events shaping the week.
Broadcast times on SW (UTC): 1030 (Asia/Far East/Pacific), 1130 (Eastern N America), 1430 (South Asia), 1830 & 2000 (Central, East and South Africa), 0030 (Eastern N America), 0130 (Central N America), 0430 (Western N America)
Repeated: Tues 1500 (South Asia), 1900 (Central, East and South Africa), Sat 1400 (South Asia)
(R Netherlands)