MONDAY 19 JULY
*** 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 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 ***
Vocal stylings, featuring vocalists Karrin Allyson and Fay Claassen, recorded at the 2003 North Sea Jazz Festival and at the Amsterdam BIM house in 2004, respectively. All of that, on the European Jazz Stage with Hans Mantel.
*** Live! at the Concertgebouw ***
Early 20th-century music, composed by Arnold Bax, Edward Elgar and Sergej Rachmaninov. The Netherlands Radio Philharmonic Orchestra is conducted by Thomas Dausgaard. Hosted by Hans Haffmans.
*** The State We're In - Midweek Edition ***
Tibet in song: Ngawang Choephel was born in Tibet, but raised in India. He fell in love with Tibetan song and dance and wanted to document its traditions, which the Chinese have been trying to stamp out. So he went there in 1995, got arrested and was sentenced, with no trial, to 18 years in prison. International pressure got him released after seven years. Using his documentary, "Tibet In Song", he tells Jonathan why music is central to the Tibetan soul.
Persian cats: Bahman Ghobadi knew nothing about the underground music scene in Iran. Political demonstrations can get you killed. And asking for government permission to make art is too compromising. The musicians in his film just do it. And their music keeps the spirit of defiance on fire in Iran.
*** 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 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 ***
Vocal stylings, featuring vocalists Karrin Allyson and Fay Claassen, recorded at the 2003 North Sea Jazz Festival and at the Amsterdam BIM house in 2004, respectively. All of that, on the European Jazz Stage with Hans Mantel.
*** Live! at the Concertgebouw ***
Early 20th-century music, composed by Arnold Bax, Edward Elgar and Sergej Rachmaninov. The Netherlands Radio Philharmonic Orchestra is conducted by Thomas Dausgaard. Hosted by Hans Haffmans.
*** The State We're In - Midweek Edition ***
Tibet in song: Ngawang Choephel was born in Tibet, but raised in India. He fell in love with Tibetan song and dance and wanted to document its traditions, which the Chinese have been trying to stamp out. So he went there in 1995, got arrested and was sentenced, with no trial, to 18 years in prison. International pressure got him released after seven years. Using his documentary, "Tibet In Song", he tells Jonathan why music is central to the Tibetan soul.
Persian cats: Bahman Ghobadi knew nothing about the underground music scene in Iran. Political demonstrations can get you killed. And asking for government permission to make art is too compromising. The musicians in his film just do it. And their music keeps the spirit of defiance on fire in Iran.
*** Africa in Progress ***
'Mobile banking: Africa's next revolution'
Carrying bank notes in sacks may soon be a thing of the past. In this edition, we look at the huge potential for banking with mobile phones on the African continent. We anticipate on future developments that will make mobile banking easier and safer and we ask if there is a greater need for controls.
TUESDAY 20 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.
'The Visit' - by Arjun Sudhir, India.
An anxious mother waits at home for her only 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 ***
The Royal Concertgebouw Orchestra under Markus Stenz performs works by Burckner, Mahler, Glanert and Diepenbrock. Hosted by Hans Haffmans.
*** 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
*** 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 21 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 ***
'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
THURSDAY 22 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
*** Earth Beat - South Asia edition ***
Join us as we hear about how some old things are rather golden - underground water tunnels called qanats that are prevalent in the Middle East, a woman in Australia who encourages upcycling clothes, a bio-cng plant in India that reuses bio waste in produce markets and advice on energy conservation.
*** 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 ***
'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):
14.00 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 23 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 meet an ensemble who source the material for their instruments at the market and discover the acoustic joy of a carrot. We hear about the dwindling resource that is made into fine violin bows. Can Brazil's permanbuco wood be saved? And we ride in the world's slowest Porsche. Pedal power at its best, in the next edition of Earth Beat.
Broadcast times on SW (UTC):
10.30 East and Southeast Asia 11895, South Asia 15110, China 12065
*** 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):
14.04 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)
'Mobile banking: Africa's next revolution'
Carrying bank notes in sacks may soon be a thing of the past. In this edition, we look at the huge potential for banking with mobile phones on the African continent. We anticipate on future developments that will make mobile banking easier and safer and we ask if there is a greater need for controls.
TUESDAY 20 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.
'The Visit' - by Arjun Sudhir, India.
An anxious mother waits at home for her only 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 ***
The Royal Concertgebouw Orchestra under Markus Stenz performs works by Burckner, Mahler, Glanert and Diepenbrock. Hosted by Hans Haffmans.
*** 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
*** 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 21 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 ***
'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
THURSDAY 22 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
*** Earth Beat - South Asia edition ***
Join us as we hear about how some old things are rather golden - underground water tunnels called qanats that are prevalent in the Middle East, a woman in Australia who encourages upcycling clothes, a bio-cng plant in India that reuses bio waste in produce markets and advice on energy conservation.
*** 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 ***
'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):
14.00 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 23 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 meet an ensemble who source the material for their instruments at the market and discover the acoustic joy of a carrot. We hear about the dwindling resource that is made into fine violin bows. Can Brazil's permanbuco wood be saved? And we ride in the world's slowest Porsche. Pedal power at its best, in the next edition of Earth Beat.
Broadcast times on SW (UTC):
10.30 East and Southeast Asia 11895, South Asia 15110, China 12065
*** 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):
14.04 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)