Monday, July 26, 2010

Radio Netherlands Program Preview, July 27-30

TUESDAY 27 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.

'On Growing' - by Abeer Yusria Hoque, Bangladesh. A precious orange rose.

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 ***

Two great symphonies, Schubert's No. 3 and Mahler's No. 4, are performed by the Royal Concertgebouw Orchestra, conducted by Ivan Fischer. Soloists are soprano Miah Persson and clarinettist Jacques Meertens. Hosted by Hans Haffmans.

*** 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.

Th is 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

*** 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 28 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 ***

'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.

Broadcast times on WRN
12.00 North America

THURSDAY 29 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 ***

'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

*** 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 30 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 ***

Dirt. We walk on it, grow our food on it and generally can't live without it. But eating it? "I held my nose and drank the water. It had absolutely no taste. But the minute I released my nose, it felt like someone had just taken my face and pushed it into the mud. But it was a wonderful sensation! It was like fresh mud, straight in my mouth! And that's the point of it!" Exploring our relationship with the ground beneath our feet - from craving it, to cleaning it, to learning from it.

Broadcast times on SW (UTC):
10.30 East and Southeast Asia 11895, South Asia 15110, China 12065

*** 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

*** 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)