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 10 JULY
*** The State We're In ***
Making a splash: Christoffer Lindhe in Sweden was once a competitive swimmer, who at age 17, was on the verge of quitting. But four years ago, a train accident nearly claimed his life, and left him without both legs and one arm. Now he's back in the pool and ranked in the top five in the world. He tells Jonathan how competing has given him his life back.
Fatal football: Abukar Mohammed Gedi in Mogadishu, Somalia, just wanted to watch the World Cup with friends. But the Islamist terrorist group Al Shabab burst through the door and killed two of his friends. Abukar and others were taken to Al Shabab's execution grounds but later were released. Now Abukar believes watching football is an act of personal liberty - and he's determined to go on watching.
Leaving Al Shabab: Two years ago, Ilyas Hassan Omar joined the Islamist group, Al Shabab. But after shooting and beheading people, he grew disillusioned. His mother risked her life by pleading with his commanding officers to let him go. He now rejects Al Shabab, and prays for forgiveness for his sins.
Footsteps for change: Mamela Nyamza is a social activist and choreographer/dancer in South Africa, where women, foreign Africans and minorities are often treated badly. In this montage featuring music from her performances, she explains why she loves courting controversy.
The right to fight: Gabriel Shumba is a human rights lawyer in Zimbabwe. He tells Jonathan why he risks his life fighting for lost causes in a country whose political future looks bleak.
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:
· A new era in European foreign policy - EU foreign ministers visit the Gaza strip.
· How to better protect the minorities - hate crimes in the UK.
· Ireland combats drunk driving by lowering the alcohol limit - is it all in the name of safety or marketing?
· At last - Poland has a new President.
· Bankers beware - you better hold onto your pennies because the European Parliament has put a cap on compensations.
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 11 JULY
*** Radio Books ***
'People Like Us' - by Chris van Camp
Flemish writer Chris van Camp is one of Belgium's most popular columnists. Her story for Radio Books is based on events from her own past. She was brought up knowing that a good friend of the family, Uncle Rik, was her real father. But it was the truth that dare not speak its name and took the author 40 years to write about.
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:
· Rooting for the underdog - Derry becomes a popular choice for many in the UK City of Culture bid.
· Love in the face of adversity - a new play in London revisits the 1994 Los Angeles earthquake.
· World Cup Highlights - reviewing the best and the worst of the 2010 games before the final match tonight.
· The largest Polish music festival, Heineken Open'er, may be getting one step ahead of itself.
Broadcast times on SW (UTC):
1530 South Asia 11835, 15745
MONDAY 12 JULY
*** 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 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 ***
Two young jazz pianists performed at the Amsterdam Concertgebouw. Fred Hersch and Michiel Borstlap are heard in classics by Thelonius Monk, Duke Ellington
and Nad Adderley, as well as in their own compositions. All of that, on the European Jazz Stage with Hans Mantel.
*** Live! at the Concertgebouw ***
The Rotterdam Philharmonic Orchestra is conducted by Yannick Nézet-Seguin. In praise of French music, with masterworks by Berlioz, Ravel, Massenet and
Debussy. Hosted by Hans Haffmans.
*** The State We're In - Midweek Edition ***
Making a splash: Christoffer Lindhe in Sweden was once a competitive swimmer, who at age 17, was on the verge of quitting. But four years ago, a train
accident nearly claimed his life, and left him without both legs and one arm. Now he's back in the pool and ranked in the top five in the world. He tells Jonathan how competing has given him his life back.
Fatal football: Abukar Mohammed Gedi in Mogadishu, Somalia, just wanted to watch the World Cup with friends. But the Islamist terrorist group Al Shabab burst through the door and killed two of his friends. Abukar and others were taken to Al Shabab's execution grounds but later were released. Now Abukar believes watching football is an act of personal liberty - and he's determined to go on watching.
Leaving Al Shabab: Two years ago, Ilyas Hassan Omar joined the Islamist group, Al Shabab. But after shooting and beheading people, he grew disillusioned. His mother risked her life by pleading with his commanding officers to let him go. He now rejects Al Shabab, and prays for forgiveness for his sins.
TUESDAY 13 JULY
*** 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.
'Neer (Water)' - by Praveena Shivram, India.
A tragic tale of cruelty in a poor rural village.
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 Royal Concertgebouw Orchestra is conducted by Bernard Haitink. Soloist is violinist Frank Peter Zimmermann. On the programme, Johannes Brahms' Violin Concerto and Dmitri Shostakovich's final symphony.
*** 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):
14.00 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 14 JULY
*** 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 ***
'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 WRN
12.00 North America
THURSDAY 15 JULY
*** 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 ***
We often treat people differently based on how they look or how we perceive them. The same applies online. Join your host Chhavi Sachdev on The State We're In - India edition as we follow up on the ten blogging commandments, the story of an Indian woman who found interactions online a bit too intense, and a young blogger with cancer who found people are actually very nice to her.
*** 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 ***
'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
FRIDAY 16 JULY
*** 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 look at the pros and cons of procreation. Making babies is supposedly the ungreenest thing you can do in your life. Earth Beat hears from individuals who have made the decision not to add to the burgeoning population, for the sake of the environment. We speak to groups worried that the growing population will outstrip this planet's resources and to others who claim this is just nonsense.
But not making babies also has an environmental footprint. Or rather, some types of contraception have surprising, often eco-damaging, side effects.
Exploring the ins and outs of eco-reproduction.
Broadcast times on SW (UTC):
10.30 East and Southeast Asia 11895, South Asia 15110, China 12065
*** 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
*** 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)
SATURDAY 10 JULY
*** The State We're In ***
Making a splash: Christoffer Lindhe in Sweden was once a competitive swimmer, who at age 17, was on the verge of quitting. But four years ago, a train accident nearly claimed his life, and left him without both legs and one arm. Now he's back in the pool and ranked in the top five in the world. He tells Jonathan how competing has given him his life back.
Fatal football: Abukar Mohammed Gedi in Mogadishu, Somalia, just wanted to watch the World Cup with friends. But the Islamist terrorist group Al Shabab burst through the door and killed two of his friends. Abukar and others were taken to Al Shabab's execution grounds but later were released. Now Abukar believes watching football is an act of personal liberty - and he's determined to go on watching.
Leaving Al Shabab: Two years ago, Ilyas Hassan Omar joined the Islamist group, Al Shabab. But after shooting and beheading people, he grew disillusioned. His mother risked her life by pleading with his commanding officers to let him go. He now rejects Al Shabab, and prays for forgiveness for his sins.
Footsteps for change: Mamela Nyamza is a social activist and choreographer/dancer in South Africa, where women, foreign Africans and minorities are often treated badly. In this montage featuring music from her performances, she explains why she loves courting controversy.
The right to fight: Gabriel Shumba is a human rights lawyer in Zimbabwe. He tells Jonathan why he risks his life fighting for lost causes in a country whose political future looks bleak.
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:
· A new era in European foreign policy - EU foreign ministers visit the Gaza strip.
· How to better protect the minorities - hate crimes in the UK.
· Ireland combats drunk driving by lowering the alcohol limit - is it all in the name of safety or marketing?
· At last - Poland has a new President.
· Bankers beware - you better hold onto your pennies because the European Parliament has put a cap on compensations.
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 11 JULY
*** Radio Books ***
'People Like Us' - by Chris van Camp
Flemish writer Chris van Camp is one of Belgium's most popular columnists. Her story for Radio Books is based on events from her own past. She was brought up knowing that a good friend of the family, Uncle Rik, was her real father. But it was the truth that dare not speak its name and took the author 40 years to write about.
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:
· Rooting for the underdog - Derry becomes a popular choice for many in the UK City of Culture bid.
· Love in the face of adversity - a new play in London revisits the 1994 Los Angeles earthquake.
· World Cup Highlights - reviewing the best and the worst of the 2010 games before the final match tonight.
· The largest Polish music festival, Heineken Open'er, may be getting one step ahead of itself.
Broadcast times on SW (UTC):
1530 South Asia 11835, 15745
MONDAY 12 JULY
*** 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 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 ***
Two young jazz pianists performed at the Amsterdam Concertgebouw. Fred Hersch and Michiel Borstlap are heard in classics by Thelonius Monk, Duke Ellington
and Nad Adderley, as well as in their own compositions. All of that, on the European Jazz Stage with Hans Mantel.
*** Live! at the Concertgebouw ***
The Rotterdam Philharmonic Orchestra is conducted by Yannick Nézet-Seguin. In praise of French music, with masterworks by Berlioz, Ravel, Massenet and
Debussy. Hosted by Hans Haffmans.
*** The State We're In - Midweek Edition ***
Making a splash: Christoffer Lindhe in Sweden was once a competitive swimmer, who at age 17, was on the verge of quitting. But four years ago, a train
accident nearly claimed his life, and left him without both legs and one arm. Now he's back in the pool and ranked in the top five in the world. He tells Jonathan how competing has given him his life back.
Fatal football: Abukar Mohammed Gedi in Mogadishu, Somalia, just wanted to watch the World Cup with friends. But the Islamist terrorist group Al Shabab burst through the door and killed two of his friends. Abukar and others were taken to Al Shabab's execution grounds but later were released. Now Abukar believes watching football is an act of personal liberty - and he's determined to go on watching.
Leaving Al Shabab: Two years ago, Ilyas Hassan Omar joined the Islamist group, Al Shabab. But after shooting and beheading people, he grew disillusioned. His mother risked her life by pleading with his commanding officers to let him go. He now rejects Al Shabab, and prays for forgiveness for his sins.
TUESDAY 13 JULY
*** 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.
'Neer (Water)' - by Praveena Shivram, India.
A tragic tale of cruelty in a poor rural village.
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 Royal Concertgebouw Orchestra is conducted by Bernard Haitink. Soloist is violinist Frank Peter Zimmermann. On the programme, Johannes Brahms' Violin Concerto and Dmitri Shostakovich's final symphony.
*** 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):
14.00 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 14 JULY
*** 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 ***
'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 WRN
12.00 North America
THURSDAY 15 JULY
*** 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 ***
We often treat people differently based on how they look or how we perceive them. The same applies online. Join your host Chhavi Sachdev on The State We're In - India edition as we follow up on the ten blogging commandments, the story of an Indian woman who found interactions online a bit too intense, and a young blogger with cancer who found people are actually very nice to her.
*** 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 ***
'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
FRIDAY 16 JULY
*** 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 look at the pros and cons of procreation. Making babies is supposedly the ungreenest thing you can do in your life. Earth Beat hears from individuals who have made the decision not to add to the burgeoning population, for the sake of the environment. We speak to groups worried that the growing population will outstrip this planet's resources and to others who claim this is just nonsense.
But not making babies also has an environmental footprint. Or rather, some types of contraception have surprising, often eco-damaging, side effects.
Exploring the ins and outs of eco-reproduction.
Broadcast times on SW (UTC):
10.30 East and Southeast Asia 11895, South Asia 15110, China 12065
*** 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
*** 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)