SUNDAY 15 AUGUST
*** Radio Books ***
'The Wrong Newspaper: A travel story' - by Eric de Kuyper
Belgian author and filmmaker Eric de Kuyper made his literary debut in 1988 with the first of what has become a successful series of memoirs. For Radio Books, he takes us on a train journey from Kleve to Frankfurt. On the way he muses about all things German: the people, the language and the newspapers.
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.
Broadcast times on SW (UTC):
1530 South Asia 11835, 15745
MONDAY 16 AUGUST
*** Classic Dox ***
'Here and Now'
New Zealand is renowned for its sweeping natural landscape, safe, clean-green environment, and ready access to adventure sports. But how does the landscape influence the character and mentality of those who inhabit it? At least one in 20 young New Zealanders seek opportunities overseas every year, to gain experiences that don't exist back home. Here and Now explores the journeys of two young men - one who left and one who stayed - whose carefree Kiwi attitudes lead to life-changing experiences.
This RNZ programme is part of the international exchange series Global Perspective 2010 with the theme: At the Edge.
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
*** 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 ***
A funky and smooth show, with the Earthworks Underground band, recorded in Cheltenham, and the Dutch Toon Roos Group, featuring compositions by tenorist Toon Roos himself and his pianist Karel Boehlee. All of that, on the European Jazz Stage with Hans Mantel.
*** Live! at the Concertgebouw ***
A veritable Mozart extravaganza this week, with his Vesperae solennes de confessore, the Coronation Mass in C major and the Symphony No. 40 in g minor. Hosted by Hans Haffmans and Cynthia Wilson.
*** The State We're In - Midweek Edition ***
God in uniform: Military rabbis have been encouraging Israeli soldiers to see their combat operations as a matter of faith. Eran Efrati was a soldier for over three years and found the idea of fighting a 'holy war' repulsive.
Tragedy and reconciliation: Israeli Operation Cast Lead left as many as 900 Palestinian civilians dead in 2009. Dr Izzeldin Abuelaish's house in Gaza was shelled twice by an Israeli tank. Three of his daughters were killed. Yet his message is resolute: non-violence is the only path and peaceful reconciliation the only goal.
*** Africa in Progress ***
'The benefits of weather forecasting in Africa'
Timely weather forecasting is crucial in agriculture, tourism and civic protection. However, there is insufficient coordination among Africa's meteorological services. With experts from four African countries we look at the strides made in improving weather analysis and what needs to be done to ensure that the people on the continent benefit from knowledge of the weather.
TUESDAY 17 AUGUST
*** 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.
'Too Many Legs' - by Minoli Salgado from the UK. A journalist reports on a bomb blast in Sri Lanka.
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 Netherlands Radio Philharmonic Orchestra, conducted by Claus Peter Flor, plays works by Debussy, Schönberg, and Brahms. The pianist is Naum Grubert. Hosted by Hans Haffmans and Cynthia Wilson.
*** Classic Dox ***
'In Search of the hermit within'
The Australian bush can be brutally harsh and unforgiving as well as hauntingly beautiful. It is also an ideal place to seek a solitary life. Being so totally alone in nature can be a unique experience. It can unlock all sorts of secrets of one's true self. It can teach a person to stop time. It can be a place of escape, and of discovery. Stewart Nestel and Peter Davis went in search of people who have chosen to become hermits and of people who encountered them.
This ABC programme is part of the international exchange series Crossing Boundaries and was originally broadcast in July 2005.
Broadcast times on WRN
12.00 North America
WEDNESDAY 18 AUGUST
*** 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
*** Reloaded ***
Weekly highlights presented by Mindy Ran
*** Classic Dox ***
'Here and Now'
New Zealand is renowned for its sweeping natural landscape, safe, clean-green environment, and ready access to adventure sports. But how does the landscape influence the character and mentality of those who inhabit it? At least one in 20 young New Zealanders seek opportunities overseas every year, to gain experiences that don't exist back home. Here and Now explores the journeys of two young men - one who left and one who stayed - whose carefree Kiwi attitudes lead to life-changing experiences.
This RNZ programme is part of the international exchange series Global Perspective 2010 with the theme: At the Edge.
Broadcast times on WRN
12.00 North America
THURSDAY 19 AUGUST
*** 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 this week as we hear about space and what it can mean for inhabitants of our planet. We hear from Beijing, where it can mean living in a tiny capsule and from Vermont, where it can mean coming together like a family, even without being related. In New Delhi, overcrowding can mean noise and air pollution. Finally, we get a roundup of how Indian academicians evaluate the evolution of our crowded environment.
*** 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 ***
'The Lonely Funeral'
Every year up to 20 people die completely alone in Amsterdam - people who for one reason or another have cut off all social contacts. There are no friends or family to prepare their funeral or mourn over the body. For 20 years, Ger Frits has made sure these lonely or unknown citizens get a respectful send-off. A few years ago, Amsterdam poet Frank Starik decided that these people also deserved to be eulogised. He contacted city services and asked if he could take part in these lonely funerals.
This RNW programme is part of the international exchange series Global Perspective 2010 with the theme: At the Edge.
Broadcast times on WRN
12.00 North America
FRIDAY 20 AUGUST
*** 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 ***
What should our cities look like? From fixing failed planning to planning for the mentally ill, we talk to urban planner Hannah Evans about how to make cities that work. For everybody. Also on the show, we're running out of oil - are we ready?
Broadcast times on SW (UTC):
10.30 East and Southeast Asia 11895, South Asia 15110, China 12065
*** Classic Dox ***
'Longhair'
Leung Kwok Heung, or "Longhair" as he is better known, has been an active Marxist for 40 years. His political activism has led him to be jailed on several occasions and yet in recent years he's found enough support in traditionally conservative Hong Kong to have been elected as Legislator. His headline grabbing antics are both frowned upon and cheered by the public. Far from the norm for a Hong Kong politician, not only does his popularity grow but his campaigns are slowly but surely making a difference.
This RTHK programme is part of the international exchange series Global Perspective 2010 with the theme: At the Edge.
Broadcast times on WRN
12.00 North America
(R Netherlands)
*** Radio Books ***
'The Wrong Newspaper: A travel story' - by Eric de Kuyper
Belgian author and filmmaker Eric de Kuyper made his literary debut in 1988 with the first of what has become a successful series of memoirs. For Radio Books, he takes us on a train journey from Kleve to Frankfurt. On the way he muses about all things German: the people, the language and the newspapers.
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.
Broadcast times on SW (UTC):
1530 South Asia 11835, 15745
MONDAY 16 AUGUST
*** Classic Dox ***
'Here and Now'
New Zealand is renowned for its sweeping natural landscape, safe, clean-green environment, and ready access to adventure sports. But how does the landscape influence the character and mentality of those who inhabit it? At least one in 20 young New Zealanders seek opportunities overseas every year, to gain experiences that don't exist back home. Here and Now explores the journeys of two young men - one who left and one who stayed - whose carefree Kiwi attitudes lead to life-changing experiences.
This RNZ programme is part of the international exchange series Global Perspective 2010 with the theme: At the Edge.
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
*** 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 ***
A funky and smooth show, with the Earthworks Underground band, recorded in Cheltenham, and the Dutch Toon Roos Group, featuring compositions by tenorist Toon Roos himself and his pianist Karel Boehlee. All of that, on the European Jazz Stage with Hans Mantel.
*** Live! at the Concertgebouw ***
A veritable Mozart extravaganza this week, with his Vesperae solennes de confessore, the Coronation Mass in C major and the Symphony No. 40 in g minor. Hosted by Hans Haffmans and Cynthia Wilson.
*** The State We're In - Midweek Edition ***
God in uniform: Military rabbis have been encouraging Israeli soldiers to see their combat operations as a matter of faith. Eran Efrati was a soldier for over three years and found the idea of fighting a 'holy war' repulsive.
Tragedy and reconciliation: Israeli Operation Cast Lead left as many as 900 Palestinian civilians dead in 2009. Dr Izzeldin Abuelaish's house in Gaza was shelled twice by an Israeli tank. Three of his daughters were killed. Yet his message is resolute: non-violence is the only path and peaceful reconciliation the only goal.
*** Africa in Progress ***
'The benefits of weather forecasting in Africa'
Timely weather forecasting is crucial in agriculture, tourism and civic protection. However, there is insufficient coordination among Africa's meteorological services. With experts from four African countries we look at the strides made in improving weather analysis and what needs to be done to ensure that the people on the continent benefit from knowledge of the weather.
TUESDAY 17 AUGUST
*** 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.
'Too Many Legs' - by Minoli Salgado from the UK. A journalist reports on a bomb blast in Sri Lanka.
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 Netherlands Radio Philharmonic Orchestra, conducted by Claus Peter Flor, plays works by Debussy, Schönberg, and Brahms. The pianist is Naum Grubert. Hosted by Hans Haffmans and Cynthia Wilson.
*** Classic Dox ***
'In Search of the hermit within'
The Australian bush can be brutally harsh and unforgiving as well as hauntingly beautiful. It is also an ideal place to seek a solitary life. Being so totally alone in nature can be a unique experience. It can unlock all sorts of secrets of one's true self. It can teach a person to stop time. It can be a place of escape, and of discovery. Stewart Nestel and Peter Davis went in search of people who have chosen to become hermits and of people who encountered them.
This ABC programme is part of the international exchange series Crossing Boundaries and was originally broadcast in July 2005.
Broadcast times on WRN
12.00 North America
WEDNESDAY 18 AUGUST
*** 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
*** Reloaded ***
Weekly highlights presented by Mindy Ran
*** Classic Dox ***
'Here and Now'
New Zealand is renowned for its sweeping natural landscape, safe, clean-green environment, and ready access to adventure sports. But how does the landscape influence the character and mentality of those who inhabit it? At least one in 20 young New Zealanders seek opportunities overseas every year, to gain experiences that don't exist back home. Here and Now explores the journeys of two young men - one who left and one who stayed - whose carefree Kiwi attitudes lead to life-changing experiences.
This RNZ programme is part of the international exchange series Global Perspective 2010 with the theme: At the Edge.
Broadcast times on WRN
12.00 North America
THURSDAY 19 AUGUST
*** 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 this week as we hear about space and what it can mean for inhabitants of our planet. We hear from Beijing, where it can mean living in a tiny capsule and from Vermont, where it can mean coming together like a family, even without being related. In New Delhi, overcrowding can mean noise and air pollution. Finally, we get a roundup of how Indian academicians evaluate the evolution of our crowded environment.
*** 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 ***
'The Lonely Funeral'
Every year up to 20 people die completely alone in Amsterdam - people who for one reason or another have cut off all social contacts. There are no friends or family to prepare their funeral or mourn over the body. For 20 years, Ger Frits has made sure these lonely or unknown citizens get a respectful send-off. A few years ago, Amsterdam poet Frank Starik decided that these people also deserved to be eulogised. He contacted city services and asked if he could take part in these lonely funerals.
This RNW programme is part of the international exchange series Global Perspective 2010 with the theme: At the Edge.
Broadcast times on WRN
12.00 North America
FRIDAY 20 AUGUST
*** 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 ***
What should our cities look like? From fixing failed planning to planning for the mentally ill, we talk to urban planner Hannah Evans about how to make cities that work. For everybody. Also on the show, we're running out of oil - are we ready?
Broadcast times on SW (UTC):
10.30 East and Southeast Asia 11895, South Asia 15110, China 12065
*** Classic Dox ***
'Longhair'
Leung Kwok Heung, or "Longhair" as he is better known, has been an active Marxist for 40 years. His political activism has led him to be jailed on several occasions and yet in recent years he's found enough support in traditionally conservative Hong Kong to have been elected as Legislator. His headline grabbing antics are both frowned upon and cheered by the public. Far from the norm for a Hong Kong politician, not only does his popularity grow but his campaigns are slowly but surely making a difference.
This RTHK programme is part of the international exchange series Global Perspective 2010 with the theme: At the Edge.
Broadcast times on WRN
12.00 North America
(R Netherlands)