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 19 JUNE
*** The State We're In ***
Eyewitness to horror: 3 December 1984 may well have been the worst environmental catastrophe in history. This collection of voices, recorded on location in Bhopal, retells what it was like for the people who lived through that night, when hundreds of tons of toxic gas were accidentally released on the sleeping population.
Bhopal champion: Sathyu Sarangi was living in another city when he heard about the disaster. He arrived in Bhopal two days later and what he saw that night has kept him there for the last 25 years, fighting for the most vulnerable people in the city. Taking charge: The Chingari Trust helps children and grandchildren of victims who were exposed to toxic gas in Bhopal. Correspondent Chhavi Sachdev met them in person and talks to Jonathan about the spirit of resilience she encountered.
Hearts for the prime minister: Teenager Safreen Khan grew up in Bhopal. Despite having respiratory problems, she walked 800 km (500 miles) to the prime minister's house to draw attention to the problems she and others in her generation face. She helped organise the sending of paper hearts to the Indian PM - hoping to inspire him to help bring justice to the children of the tragedy.
Union Carbide: Union Carbide sent us a prepared statement stating their position on the disaster and its after-effects. They also sent us an audio clip, expressing sympathy for the victims.
Truth and reconciliation - Canada: Generations of aboriginal children were sent to residential schools where they were culturally denuded and often abused.
Now there's a special commission to heal old wounds. Chief Robert Joseph explains what happened to him and why he thinks the TRC is worth it.
Truth and reconciliation - South Africa Catherine Mlangeni's son was killed by a letter bomb sent to him by South African police. She participated in TRC hearings, but still doesn't have the answers she's waited years to get - and is still waiting for.
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:
· Flemish nationalists win big in Belgium's election - we look at the results.
· Is Europe taking a scary turn to the right?
· Violence in Kyrgyzstan - we look at the view from Russia.
· Bloody Sunday report exonerates massacre victims.
· Romania's health care system on life support.
· Italy fines tourists for purchasing counterfeits - just in time for summer.
· Web trends: the internet's love-hate relationship with the vuvuzela.
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 20 JUNE
*** Radio Books ***
'Rage' - by Marjolijn Februari
Dutch philosopher and author Marjolijn Februari won the Multatuli Prize for her debut novel in 1989. Her latest novel The Literary Circle was nominated for the 2008 Golden Owl Award and is due to be published in English translation. Her Radio Books story is about a troubled 17-year-old who feels he's at a turning point in his life. But which way will he turn?
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.
This week:
Talking about the British novelist JG Ballard, whose archives
recently arrived at the British Library. Also in the show - festival
season in Romania this summer. And a look at music as torture -
literally.
Broadcast times on SW (UTC):
1530 South Asia 11835, 15745
MONDAY 21 JUNE
*** Classic Dox ***
'Baking Holy Bread' (Orig. broadcast Oct 2001)
Profile of Antoine de Bakker who for 40 years earned his living making and improving machines used to produce hosts for the Catholic Church. Producer Liesbeth de Bakker talked to him on the eve of his retirement, as well as nuns in Scotland who benefited from his machines. The programme won a Bronze Medal at the New York Festivals.
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
*** European Jazz Stage/World Music ***
Your host Hans Mantel takes a closer look at the tenor saxophone. In the early 20th century it was regarded as a novelty instrument, but it developed into something really special in jazz music. Classical saxophone is usually just one sound, but in jazz on saxophone everybody has their own voice.
*** Live! at the Concertgebouw ***
The Netherlands Radio Chamber Philharmonic conducted by the Danish maestro Michael Schønwandt, plays music by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Francis Poulenc,
Maurice Delage and George Bizet. Hosted by Hans Haffmans.
*** The State We're In - Midweek Edition ***
Eyewitness to horror: 3 December 1984 may well have been the worst environmental catastrophe in history. This collection of voices, recorded on location in Bhopal, retells what it was like for the people who lived through that night, when hundreds of tons of toxic gas were accidentally released on the sleeping population.
Bhopal champion: Sathyu Sarangi was living in another city when he heard about the disaster. He arrived in Bhopal two days later and what he saw that night has kept him there for the last 25 years, fighting for the most vulnerable people in the city.
Taking charge: The Chingari Trust helps children and grandchildren of victims who were exposed to toxic gas in Bhopal. Correspondent Chhavi Sachdev met them in person and talks to Jonathan about the spirit of resilience she encountered.
Hearts for the prime minister: Teenager Safreen Khan grew up in Bhopal. Despite having respiratory problems, she walked 800 km (500 miles) to the prime minister's house to draw attention to the problems she and others in her generation face. She helped organise the sending of paper hearts to the Indian PM - hoping to inspire him to help bring justice to the children of the tragedy.
Union Carbide: Union Carbide sent us a prepared statement stating their position on the disaster and its after-effects. They also sent us an audio clip, expressing sympathy for the victims.
TUESDAY 22 JUNE
*** 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.
'The sound of one hand clapping' - by Becky Apteker from South Africa.
A young Zulu couple grieve for their lost son.
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 ***
Gustav Mahler's Symphony No. 2, 'Resurrection', is performed by the Netherlands Radio Choir and the Concertgebouw Orchestra conducted by Mariss Jansons.
Hosted by Hans Haffmans.
*** Classic Dox ***
'Truffle Wars' (Orig. broadcast Nov 2001)
In 2001 producer Ann-Marie Michel travelled to Italy's Umbria region, famous for its truffles. She discovered a war being waged for this precious, if odorous, delicacy. Truffle hunters were even killing their rival's truffle hunting dogs. What is it that makes this unusual foodstuff so remarkably valuable?
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 23 JUNE
*** 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
SATURDAY 19 JUNE
*** The State We're In ***
Eyewitness to horror: 3 December 1984 may well have been the worst environmental catastrophe in history. This collection of voices, recorded on location in Bhopal, retells what it was like for the people who lived through that night, when hundreds of tons of toxic gas were accidentally released on the sleeping population.
Bhopal champion: Sathyu Sarangi was living in another city when he heard about the disaster. He arrived in Bhopal two days later and what he saw that night has kept him there for the last 25 years, fighting for the most vulnerable people in the city. Taking charge: The Chingari Trust helps children and grandchildren of victims who were exposed to toxic gas in Bhopal. Correspondent Chhavi Sachdev met them in person and talks to Jonathan about the spirit of resilience she encountered.
Hearts for the prime minister: Teenager Safreen Khan grew up in Bhopal. Despite having respiratory problems, she walked 800 km (500 miles) to the prime minister's house to draw attention to the problems she and others in her generation face. She helped organise the sending of paper hearts to the Indian PM - hoping to inspire him to help bring justice to the children of the tragedy.
Union Carbide: Union Carbide sent us a prepared statement stating their position on the disaster and its after-effects. They also sent us an audio clip, expressing sympathy for the victims.
Truth and reconciliation - Canada: Generations of aboriginal children were sent to residential schools where they were culturally denuded and often abused.
Now there's a special commission to heal old wounds. Chief Robert Joseph explains what happened to him and why he thinks the TRC is worth it.
Truth and reconciliation - South Africa Catherine Mlangeni's son was killed by a letter bomb sent to him by South African police. She participated in TRC hearings, but still doesn't have the answers she's waited years to get - and is still waiting for.
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:
· Flemish nationalists win big in Belgium's election - we look at the results.
· Is Europe taking a scary turn to the right?
· Violence in Kyrgyzstan - we look at the view from Russia.
· Bloody Sunday report exonerates massacre victims.
· Romania's health care system on life support.
· Italy fines tourists for purchasing counterfeits - just in time for summer.
· Web trends: the internet's love-hate relationship with the vuvuzela.
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 20 JUNE
*** Radio Books ***
'Rage' - by Marjolijn Februari
Dutch philosopher and author Marjolijn Februari won the Multatuli Prize for her debut novel in 1989. Her latest novel The Literary Circle was nominated for the 2008 Golden Owl Award and is due to be published in English translation. Her Radio Books story is about a troubled 17-year-old who feels he's at a turning point in his life. But which way will he turn?
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.
This week:
Talking about the British novelist JG Ballard, whose archives
recently arrived at the British Library. Also in the show - festival
season in Romania this summer. And a look at music as torture -
literally.
Broadcast times on SW (UTC):
1530 South Asia 11835, 15745
MONDAY 21 JUNE
*** Classic Dox ***
'Baking Holy Bread' (Orig. broadcast Oct 2001)
Profile of Antoine de Bakker who for 40 years earned his living making and improving machines used to produce hosts for the Catholic Church. Producer Liesbeth de Bakker talked to him on the eve of his retirement, as well as nuns in Scotland who benefited from his machines. The programme won a Bronze Medal at the New York Festivals.
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
*** European Jazz Stage/World Music ***
Your host Hans Mantel takes a closer look at the tenor saxophone. In the early 20th century it was regarded as a novelty instrument, but it developed into something really special in jazz music. Classical saxophone is usually just one sound, but in jazz on saxophone everybody has their own voice.
*** Live! at the Concertgebouw ***
The Netherlands Radio Chamber Philharmonic conducted by the Danish maestro Michael Schønwandt, plays music by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Francis Poulenc,
Maurice Delage and George Bizet. Hosted by Hans Haffmans.
*** The State We're In - Midweek Edition ***
Eyewitness to horror: 3 December 1984 may well have been the worst environmental catastrophe in history. This collection of voices, recorded on location in Bhopal, retells what it was like for the people who lived through that night, when hundreds of tons of toxic gas were accidentally released on the sleeping population.
Bhopal champion: Sathyu Sarangi was living in another city when he heard about the disaster. He arrived in Bhopal two days later and what he saw that night has kept him there for the last 25 years, fighting for the most vulnerable people in the city.
Taking charge: The Chingari Trust helps children and grandchildren of victims who were exposed to toxic gas in Bhopal. Correspondent Chhavi Sachdev met them in person and talks to Jonathan about the spirit of resilience she encountered.
Hearts for the prime minister: Teenager Safreen Khan grew up in Bhopal. Despite having respiratory problems, she walked 800 km (500 miles) to the prime minister's house to draw attention to the problems she and others in her generation face. She helped organise the sending of paper hearts to the Indian PM - hoping to inspire him to help bring justice to the children of the tragedy.
Union Carbide: Union Carbide sent us a prepared statement stating their position on the disaster and its after-effects. They also sent us an audio clip, expressing sympathy for the victims.
TUESDAY 22 JUNE
*** 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.
'The sound of one hand clapping' - by Becky Apteker from South Africa.
A young Zulu couple grieve for their lost son.
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 ***
Gustav Mahler's Symphony No. 2, 'Resurrection', is performed by the Netherlands Radio Choir and the Concertgebouw Orchestra conducted by Mariss Jansons.
Hosted by Hans Haffmans.
*** Classic Dox ***
'Truffle Wars' (Orig. broadcast Nov 2001)
In 2001 producer Ann-Marie Michel travelled to Italy's Umbria region, famous for its truffles. She discovered a war being waged for this precious, if odorous, delicacy. Truffle hunters were even killing their rival's truffle hunting dogs. What is it that makes this unusual foodstuff so remarkably valuable?
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 23 JUNE
*** 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
*** Reloaded ***
Weekly highlights presented by Mindy Ran
*** Classic Dox ***
'Diner Pensant' (Orig. broadcast June 2006)
A 'diner pensant,' or dinner discussion, is a unique Dutch phenomenon. Producer Michele Ernsting sits down to a four-course meal with Professor of Food Philosophy Michiel Korthals to talk about the role of food in society. What's more important - to know where our food comes from or to simply enjoy eating it?
Broadcast times on WRN
12.00 North America
THURSDAY 24 JUNE
*** 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 ***
Join your host Chhavi for a focused look at Zimbabwe, a country which has seen years of severe political repression, a recent cholera epidemic, and an inflation rate measured in the millions of percent that eventually led to the adoption of the American dollar very recently. Stay tuned to hear from three mothers who tell us about keeping their families together, the minister of water resources and management, and the folks who run Radio Voice of the People.
*** Earth Beat - South Asia edition ***
Join your host Chhavi Sachdev as we explore the theme of water: we test drive a portable potable invention - the life straw. We hear the definitive answer to whether the next World War will really be over water, and finally we have an inspirational story from Lake Chilka in Orissa.
*** 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 ***
'Let Them Eat Cake' (Orig. broadcast July 2002)
Historians agree that Marie Antoinette never uttered the most famous quote attributed to her. But legend has it she brought the recipe for her favourite Kugelhopf cake from Austria to France. Producer Mindy Ran visits the kitchen of food historian Lisette Kruijff to sort through the myths and bake a deliciously sweet Kugelhopf as they chat.
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 25 JUNE
*** 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 ***
The nine-month odyssey of a man who tried to build a toaster from scratch leads us to question technology: can electronics ever be made without using harmful substances mined in harmful ways? On the other hand, how can gadgets help us live in a more sustainable way?
Broadcast times on SW (UTC):
10.30 East and Southeast Asia 11895, South Asia 15110, China 12065
*** Classic Dox ***
'The Food of the Gods' (Orig. broadcast July 2001)
Chocolate is the western world's most craved edible product. For some it's comfort food, for others a substitute for sex. Producer Dheera Sujan traces the history of the fussy cocoa plant and its precious bean. She talks with chocoholics and explores the role the Dutch played in popularising the chocolate drink.
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)
Weekly highlights presented by Mindy Ran
*** Classic Dox ***
'Diner Pensant' (Orig. broadcast June 2006)
A 'diner pensant,' or dinner discussion, is a unique Dutch phenomenon. Producer Michele Ernsting sits down to a four-course meal with Professor of Food Philosophy Michiel Korthals to talk about the role of food in society. What's more important - to know where our food comes from or to simply enjoy eating it?
Broadcast times on WRN
12.00 North America
THURSDAY 24 JUNE
*** 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 ***
Join your host Chhavi for a focused look at Zimbabwe, a country which has seen years of severe political repression, a recent cholera epidemic, and an inflation rate measured in the millions of percent that eventually led to the adoption of the American dollar very recently. Stay tuned to hear from three mothers who tell us about keeping their families together, the minister of water resources and management, and the folks who run Radio Voice of the People.
*** Earth Beat - South Asia edition ***
Join your host Chhavi Sachdev as we explore the theme of water: we test drive a portable potable invention - the life straw. We hear the definitive answer to whether the next World War will really be over water, and finally we have an inspirational story from Lake Chilka in Orissa.
*** 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 ***
'Let Them Eat Cake' (Orig. broadcast July 2002)
Historians agree that Marie Antoinette never uttered the most famous quote attributed to her. But legend has it she brought the recipe for her favourite Kugelhopf cake from Austria to France. Producer Mindy Ran visits the kitchen of food historian Lisette Kruijff to sort through the myths and bake a deliciously sweet Kugelhopf as they chat.
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 25 JUNE
*** 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 ***
The nine-month odyssey of a man who tried to build a toaster from scratch leads us to question technology: can electronics ever be made without using harmful substances mined in harmful ways? On the other hand, how can gadgets help us live in a more sustainable way?
Broadcast times on SW (UTC):
10.30 East and Southeast Asia 11895, South Asia 15110, China 12065
*** Classic Dox ***
'The Food of the Gods' (Orig. broadcast July 2001)
Chocolate is the western world's most craved edible product. For some it's comfort food, for others a substitute for sex. Producer Dheera Sujan traces the history of the fussy cocoa plant and its precious bean. She talks with chocoholics and explores the role the Dutch played in popularising the chocolate drink.
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)
