Radio Netherlands PROGRAMME PREVIEW
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 23 JUNE
*** The State We're In ***
This week on The State We're In, the program about human rights and human
wrongs: We meet the man who turned a lifetime of war into his life's work
in art.
We also have a look at the ups and downs of adoption. Adopted children from
South Korea go back to find their roots and discover that going home and
being home are two different things.
An American father who adopted two sisters from India discovers they were
kidnapped from their parents. He tells us his tale.
And we meet the Dutch lady who adopted an Ethiopian Granny. You can too.
Find out how on the next 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): 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 24 JUNE
*** Amsterdam Forum ***
The world is half way towards its 2015 target date for achieving the
Millennium Development Goals (MDGs), which are measures agreed to by all the
nations of the world for meeting the needs of the world's poorest people.
Some human-rights and activist groups say the goals are not ambitious enough
while others criticise the rich nations for not fulfilling their promises.
Who should be held accountable; governments or civil society? And where
should the buck stop? Tune in to this week' s Amsterdam Forum special when
four diplomats and policy-shapers debate in front of a live audience.
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 25 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 ***
Flatlanders features either Dutch people living here or working abroad, or
people who've come to the Netherlands for professional or personal reasons.
In this week's Flatlanters Hélène Michaud talks to Dutch pianist Marcel
Worms about his international blues project. Worms has invited composers
from countries as far apart as China, South Africa, Brazil, Croatia and
Israel to write a blues piece for him to record.
He feels the blues is eminently suited for such a multi-cultural project -
listen in and see if you agree with him.
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 26 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 Tuesday on the State We're In Midweek Edition, we have a look at the
ups and downs of adoption: Adopted children from South Korea go back to find
their roots and discover that going home and being home are two different
things.
An American father who adopted two sisters from India discovers they were
kidnapped from their parents. He tells us his tale. And we meet the Dutch
lady who adopted an Ethiopian Granny. You can too. Find out how on the next
The State We're In.
Plus we meet the man who turned a lifetime of war into his life's work in
art.
These stories of real people all around the world, human rights news, and
much more, on the next 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 27 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: part II"
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. Marijke van der Meer this week focuses on
the feasts of visual arts on show 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 28 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 ***
Electroshock makes a comeback, psychiatrists thinks ECT therapy should be
used more often.
Neurons in the brain of a crab can tell us how human brains work.
And: The Full Styrofoam House - an innovative Dutch building which needs no
heating, not even in deepest winter!
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 29 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 programme is a unique example of European co-operation, 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)
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 23 JUNE
*** The State We're In ***
This week on The State We're In, the program about human rights and human
wrongs: We meet the man who turned a lifetime of war into his life's work
in art.
We also have a look at the ups and downs of adoption. Adopted children from
South Korea go back to find their roots and discover that going home and
being home are two different things.
An American father who adopted two sisters from India discovers they were
kidnapped from their parents. He tells us his tale.
And we meet the Dutch lady who adopted an Ethiopian Granny. You can too.
Find out how on the next 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): 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 24 JUNE
*** Amsterdam Forum ***
The world is half way towards its 2015 target date for achieving the
Millennium Development Goals (MDGs), which are measures agreed to by all the
nations of the world for meeting the needs of the world's poorest people.
Some human-rights and activist groups say the goals are not ambitious enough
while others criticise the rich nations for not fulfilling their promises.
Who should be held accountable; governments or civil society? And where
should the buck stop? Tune in to this week' s Amsterdam Forum special when
four diplomats and policy-shapers debate in front of a live audience.
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 25 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 ***
Flatlanders features either Dutch people living here or working abroad, or
people who've come to the Netherlands for professional or personal reasons.
In this week's Flatlanters Hélène Michaud talks to Dutch pianist Marcel
Worms about his international blues project. Worms has invited composers
from countries as far apart as China, South Africa, Brazil, Croatia and
Israel to write a blues piece for him to record.
He feels the blues is eminently suited for such a multi-cultural project -
listen in and see if you agree with him.
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 26 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 Tuesday on the State We're In Midweek Edition, we have a look at the
ups and downs of adoption: Adopted children from South Korea go back to find
their roots and discover that going home and being home are two different
things.
An American father who adopted two sisters from India discovers they were
kidnapped from their parents. He tells us his tale. And we meet the Dutch
lady who adopted an Ethiopian Granny. You can too. Find out how on the next
The State We're In.
Plus we meet the man who turned a lifetime of war into his life's work in
art.
These stories of real people all around the world, human rights news, and
much more, on the next 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 27 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: part II"
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. Marijke van der Meer this week focuses on
the feasts of visual arts on show 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 28 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 ***
Electroshock makes a comeback, psychiatrists thinks ECT therapy should be
used more often.
Neurons in the brain of a crab can tell us how human brains work.
And: The Full Styrofoam House - an innovative Dutch building which needs no
heating, not even in deepest winter!
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 29 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 programme is a unique example of European co-operation, 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)