The State We're In
Jonathan Groubert and his team look at current events from an unexpected perspective.
This week: Family ties
Steve Lickteig thought he was the adopted son of Kansas farmers, only to discover a shocking truth that everyone in town knew, except him. Jerry Winkler was a homeless man in Amsterdam when he discovered that his late father was a millionaire. And an Australian composer turns grief into a soaring requiem after the tragic loss of his son.
First airing: Saturday 02:00 UTC
Earth Beat
Marnie Chesterton and her team look at the footprint we’re leaving on our planet.
This week:
We showcase the best of 2011. A garbage anthropologist. Rats that sniff out landmines. Two men who crossed a landscape – in the canopies of its trees. A man who lives off the land. And saving Iraq’s marshes. A selection of our most interesting people and topics from the last year.
First airing: Friday 03:00 UTC
South Asia Wired
Stories from South Asia.
This week:
The remarkable story of Sri Kumaré, an Indian guru who managed to attract many followers during a recent visit to the US state of Arizona. The trip was filmed by an American documentary film crew and the result, simply titled Kumaré, has now been released in cinemas. Except, not everything in the film is what it seems...
(There'll be a new edition of the programme on Thursday 12 January)
First airing: Thursday 10:00 UTC
Bridges With Africa
We're giving the microphone to Diaspora groups in Europe and are linking up with stations in Africa.
This week:
World music star Youssou N’Dour takes on Senegal’s veteran leader Abdoulaye Wade in next month’s presidential election.
The rapper who’s challenging Al Shabab for the hearts and minds of Somali youth.
It started off as a health campaign in Uganda. Now it’s a dance floor hit. We bring you the ‘Condom Song’.
First airing: Friday 00:00 UTC
Africa in Progress
Inspiring round-table discussions with guest speakers and in-depth interviews give listeners food for thought.
This week:
Leila’s story is that of thousands of young African women who dream of a better life and end up being forced into prostitution in Europe. This phenomenon is often described as “modern slavery”. Officially, it is called human trafficking.
In this edition, she and Joyce tell us about their shattered dreams. Leila has advice for young women in similar situations.
First airing: Monday 19:00 UTC
Commonwealth Story
Inspiring round-table discussions with guest speakers and in-depth interviews give listeners food for thought.
This week:
Leila’s story is that of thousands of young African women who dream of a better life and end up being forced into prostitution in Europe. This phenomenon is often described as “modern slavery”. Officially, it is called human trafficking.
In this edition, she and Joyce tell us about their shattered dreams. Leila has advice for young women in similar situations.
First airing: Monday 19:00 UTC
A selection of winning stories chosen from the large number of entries for the 2010 Commonwealth Short Story Competition.
This week: Ninth Life - by Alison Grove (UK). Too late for love?
First airing: Tuesday 01:50 UTC
Global Perspective
Who says I can’t… is the motto of this year’s collaboration of international broadcasters, offering stories of defiance and perseverance.
This week: Who Says I Can’t have sex?
Broadcaster John Blades from the Australian Broadcasting Corporation has a significant disability and he’ll be your guide on a journey through the uncharted waters of sexuality and the disabled. Just a warning: the programme contains material of an adult nature.
First airing: Monday 17:30 UTC
European Jazz Stage
Unique jazz performances from the continent’s hottest clubs, concert halls and festivals, including the spectacular North Sea Jazz Festival.
This week:
Benjamin Herman trawled through the RNW archives in the basement, and this is what he came up with. A selection of the Netherlands' best jazz performers of the 20th century: Toon van Vliet Quartet, The Diamond Five (with Milly Scott), the Pim Jacobs Trio with Holland's First Lady of Jazz, Rita Reys, and a band called the Tower of Babel.
First airing: Monday 01:00 UTC
RNW Classwical
Classical concerts from the Royal Concertgebouw as well as studio recordings of Dutch performers, presented by Hans Haffmans.
Available 24 hours a day
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