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 2 OCTOBER
*** The State We're In ***
The last bomb: Kevin Ivison defused bombs for the British Army in Iraq. He dismantled his last bomb on the day his best friend was blown up. He tells Jonathan what it was like to confront the certainty he was going to die.
Moving on: Pigge Werkelin survived the tsunami that hit South East Asia in 2004. His wife and two young sons did not. Pigge returned to Sweden where he found life unbearably lonely. He also longed for children and so went looking for a new wife. He talks to Jonathan about how he managed to pick up the pieces and move on.
Trapped on Everest: Lincoln Hall should be dead. He summited Mt. Everest, but on his decent suffered from a cerebral edema that left him unable to move. After trying to revive him, his Sherpa guides assumed he was dead and left him at 8000m (26,000 ft). With no oxygen or help, he tells Jonathan how he survived the night, until another climbing party found him the next morning.
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:
· Austerity bites - protesters across the EU march against cuts.
· In Romania, many turn to Ceaucescu for the memory of the good old days.
· Sarkozy to the rescue - the French leader offers to help Middle East talks.
· Hitting the big smoke - a new Russian handbook tells country girls how to handle Moscow.
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 3 OCTOBER
*** Radio Books ***
'The Angel' - by Nadia Dala
Flemish-Moroccan journalist and television presenter Nadia Dala published her first novel just last year. Her story for Radio Books is about a young woman on the threshold of a difficult decision. Does she need to compromise her own beliefs to be with the man she loves? Is he really the angel who can save her?
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 4 OCTOBER
*** Classic Dox ***`
'Musica Humana' (originally broadcast July 2005)
Doctors and musicians in Denmark have created a specially composed 'sound environment' to use in hospitals to help patients relax and recover better. Produced by Anne Blair Gould, the programme won a Silver 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
*** 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.
SATURDAY 2 OCTOBER
*** The State We're In ***
The last bomb: Kevin Ivison defused bombs for the British Army in Iraq. He dismantled his last bomb on the day his best friend was blown up. He tells Jonathan what it was like to confront the certainty he was going to die.
Moving on: Pigge Werkelin survived the tsunami that hit South East Asia in 2004. His wife and two young sons did not. Pigge returned to Sweden where he found life unbearably lonely. He also longed for children and so went looking for a new wife. He talks to Jonathan about how he managed to pick up the pieces and move on.
Trapped on Everest: Lincoln Hall should be dead. He summited Mt. Everest, but on his decent suffered from a cerebral edema that left him unable to move. After trying to revive him, his Sherpa guides assumed he was dead and left him at 8000m (26,000 ft). With no oxygen or help, he tells Jonathan how he survived the night, until another climbing party found him the next morning.
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:
· Austerity bites - protesters across the EU march against cuts.
· In Romania, many turn to Ceaucescu for the memory of the good old days.
· Sarkozy to the rescue - the French leader offers to help Middle East talks.
· Hitting the big smoke - a new Russian handbook tells country girls how to handle Moscow.
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 3 OCTOBER
*** Radio Books ***
'The Angel' - by Nadia Dala
Flemish-Moroccan journalist and television presenter Nadia Dala published her first novel just last year. Her story for Radio Books is about a young woman on the threshold of a difficult decision. Does she need to compromise her own beliefs to be with the man she loves? Is he really the angel who can save her?
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 4 OCTOBER
*** Classic Dox ***`
'Musica Humana' (originally broadcast July 2005)
Doctors and musicians in Denmark have created a specially composed 'sound environment' to use in hospitals to help patients relax and recover better. Produced by Anne Blair Gould, the programme won a Silver 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
*** 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 ***
Another foray into the wonderful world of the European Jazz Stage, with host Hans Mantel.
*** Live! at the Concertgebouw ***
The Royal Concertgebouw Orchestra under Vladimir Jurowski performs works by Eötvös, Nielsen and Rachmaninov. Mr Jurowski talks to host Hans Haffmans about his relationship with Russia and its music.
*** The State We're In - Midweek Edition ***
The last bomb: Kevin Ivison defused bombs for the British Army in Iraq. He dismantled his last bomb on the day his best friend was blown up. He tells Jonathan what it was like to confront the certainty he was going to die.
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 ***
Another foray into the wonderful world of the European Jazz Stage, with host Hans Mantel.
*** Live! at the Concertgebouw ***
The Royal Concertgebouw Orchestra under Vladimir Jurowski performs works by Eötvös, Nielsen and Rachmaninov. Mr Jurowski talks to host Hans Haffmans about his relationship with Russia and its music.
*** The State We're In - Midweek Edition ***
The last bomb: Kevin Ivison defused bombs for the British Army in Iraq. He dismantled his last bomb on the day his best friend was blown up. He tells Jonathan what it was like to confront the certainty he was going to die.
Trapped on Everest: Lincoln Hall should be dead. He summited Mt. Everest, but on his decent suffered from a cerebral edema that left him unable to move. After trying to revive him, his Sherpa guides assumed he was dead and left him at 8000m (26,000 ft). With no oxygen or help, he tells Jonathan how he survived the night, until another climbing party found him the next morning.
*** Africa in Progress ***
'Conservation for the survival of our continent'
Communities around the continent rely on plants and animals to sustain their lives. But what are we doing to conserve the essential species that are also the economic mainstay in many African countries? In this edition we hear from four people who are involved in conservation of unique and valuable species for our survival.
TUESDAY 5 OCTOBER
*** 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.
'Fifteen Minutes of Heart Failure' - by Adrian Ziino from Australia.
Ethical dilemmas for a young medical student.
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 Chamber Philharmonic plays works by Wagner, Brahms, Ries and Rameau. Hosted by Hans Haffmans and Cynthia Wilson.
*** Classic Dox ***
'Ode to Health and Ignorance' (originally broadcast September 2006) Producer Chris Chambers looks at his and other people's experiences with Chronic Lyme Disease to give an impression of what it's like to not only fight a serious illness, but also the doubts and scepticism of doctors. The programme won a Bronze Medal at the New York Festivals.
Broadcast times on WRN
12.00 North America
WEDNESDAY 6 OCTOBER
*** 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 ***
'Song of a Troubled Heart' (originally broadcast August 2006) After a series of tragedies, Gustav Mahler created his most personal work. In August of 1910, the seriously depressed composer travelled to Holland to meet with Dr Sigmund Freud. A Finalist at festivals in New York and Croatia, this feature was produced by David Swatling.
Broadcast times on WRN
12.00 North America
THURSDAY 7 OCTOBER
*** 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 ***
A short version of RNW's environmental programme Earth Beat produced for broadcast in partnership with All India Radio.
*** 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 Music House' (originally broadcast April 2004)
Music is the life-blood of the Baka Pygmies. The Euro-Afro band 'Baka Beyond' make music inspired by visits to the Baka. Producer Eka Morgan travels to the rainforest of Cameroon to meet the Baka and members of the band while they build a music house together.
Broadcast times on WRN
12.00 North America
FRIDAY 8 OCTOBER
*** 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 take a look at the online environment and the impact we have on it. Specifically, real friends versus virtual ones. Facebook and Twitter allow us to communicate more often with much larger numbers of people. Your best friend no longer has to be someone in the same time zone as yourself. But connecting with the rest of the planet comes at a cost. Find out what that is.
Broadcast times on SW (UTC):
10.30 East and Southeast Asia 11895, South Asia 15110, China 12065
*** Classic Dox ***
'Powwow at Porcupine' (originally broadcast February 2005) At the Pine Ridge reservation in Porcupine, South Dakota, the Oglala Lakota Sioux gather for a joyous celebration. At a traditional powwow, the drums they play are the heartbeat of a people proud of their heritage. Producer Martha Hawley joined the festivities.
Broadcast times on WRN
12.00 North America
(R Netherlands)
*** Africa in Progress ***
'Conservation for the survival of our continent'
Communities around the continent rely on plants and animals to sustain their lives. But what are we doing to conserve the essential species that are also the economic mainstay in many African countries? In this edition we hear from four people who are involved in conservation of unique and valuable species for our survival.
TUESDAY 5 OCTOBER
*** 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.
'Fifteen Minutes of Heart Failure' - by Adrian Ziino from Australia.
Ethical dilemmas for a young medical student.
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 Chamber Philharmonic plays works by Wagner, Brahms, Ries and Rameau. Hosted by Hans Haffmans and Cynthia Wilson.
*** Classic Dox ***
'Ode to Health and Ignorance' (originally broadcast September 2006) Producer Chris Chambers looks at his and other people's experiences with Chronic Lyme Disease to give an impression of what it's like to not only fight a serious illness, but also the doubts and scepticism of doctors. The programme won a Bronze Medal at the New York Festivals.
Broadcast times on WRN
12.00 North America
WEDNESDAY 6 OCTOBER
*** 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 ***
'Song of a Troubled Heart' (originally broadcast August 2006) After a series of tragedies, Gustav Mahler created his most personal work. In August of 1910, the seriously depressed composer travelled to Holland to meet with Dr Sigmund Freud. A Finalist at festivals in New York and Croatia, this feature was produced by David Swatling.
Broadcast times on WRN
12.00 North America
THURSDAY 7 OCTOBER
*** 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 ***
A short version of RNW's environmental programme Earth Beat produced for broadcast in partnership with All India Radio.
*** 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 Music House' (originally broadcast April 2004)
Music is the life-blood of the Baka Pygmies. The Euro-Afro band 'Baka Beyond' make music inspired by visits to the Baka. Producer Eka Morgan travels to the rainforest of Cameroon to meet the Baka and members of the band while they build a music house together.
Broadcast times on WRN
12.00 North America
FRIDAY 8 OCTOBER
*** 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 take a look at the online environment and the impact we have on it. Specifically, real friends versus virtual ones. Facebook and Twitter allow us to communicate more often with much larger numbers of people. Your best friend no longer has to be someone in the same time zone as yourself. But connecting with the rest of the planet comes at a cost. Find out what that is.
Broadcast times on SW (UTC):
10.30 East and Southeast Asia 11895, South Asia 15110, China 12065
*** Classic Dox ***
'Powwow at Porcupine' (originally broadcast February 2005) At the Pine Ridge reservation in Porcupine, South Dakota, the Oglala Lakota Sioux gather for a joyous celebration. At a traditional powwow, the drums they play are the heartbeat of a people proud of their heritage. Producer Martha Hawley joined the festivities.
Broadcast times on WRN
12.00 North America
(R Netherlands)
