Friday, October 23, 2009

Radio Netherlands Program Guide - October 24-30

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 24 OCTOBER
*** The State We're In ***

In 'The Right to a Bonus' we hear why a high-flying 'city boy' in London's financial district had to leave the world of finance. And the editorial director of the magazine Crain's New York tells Jonathan why we should separate the good bonuses from the bad - and why bankers often have a right to their yearly bonus. Henrietta Spalding was born with a rare condition which has left her unable to make any facial expression. She talks to Jonathan Groubert about living with
this disorder and how she's learnt to interact with others without smiling.

The Smile Train was set up to help the hundreds of thousands of children around the world with a cleft lip and palette. Many are ostracised and hidden away but a relatively short operation can transform their lives.

A Palestinian woman who must queue up at the Israeli/West Bank checkpoint every day in order to get to work, talks to Jonathan Groubert about life queuing at the terminal.

French priest Patrick Desbois tells host Jonathan Groubert how he came to document the nearly forgotten "Holocaust by Bullets", the mass executions of Jews by machine gun in Ukraine in WW II.

Broadcast times on SW (UTC):
14.00 South and Southeast Asia 12080, 15595
15.00 South and Southeast Asia 12080, 15595
18.00 East Africa 12045, Central and East Africa 11655, South Africa 6020
20.00 West Africa 21525, 11655, South and Central Africa 7425

Broadcast times on WRN
00.30 Europe
05.00 North America
14.00 Europe
23.00 North America and CBC

*** 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.

Broadcast times on SW (UTC):
19.00 East Africa 12045, West Africa 11655, South and Central Africa 7425

Broadcast times on WRN
04.00 Africa and Asia
13.00 North America
17.00 Europe
22.00 Asia

*** Network Europe Extra ***

Arts and Culture brought to you each Sunday from Europe's widest partnership of international broadcasters.

Broadcast times on SW (UTC):
1505 South Asia 11835 and 15815, Southeast Asia/India 7530, Tibet 5825

Broadcast times on WRN (UTC):
0300 North America
1200 North America
1500 Europe

SUNDAY 25 OCTOBER
*** Radio Books (primary program) ***

'Living shouldn't get to be a habit' - by Stijn Vranken

Flemish writer and actor Stijn Vranken is an award-winning performance poet. He has organised a popular monthly poetry night in Antwerp. His contribution for Radio Books is his first foray into literary fiction.

The story begins with a unsettling confession when the narrator says, "I murdered a man." What follows is a chilling tale about art and mortality worthy of comparison with stories by Edgar Allen Poe or Daphne de Maurier.

Broadcast times on SW (UTC):
10.00 East Asia 12065, 6040, East China 9720
14.00 South and Southeast Asia 12080, 15595

Broadcast times on WRN
00.30 Europe
05.00 North America
10.00 Africa and Asia
13.00 North America
22.00 Asia
23.00 North America and CBC

MONDAY 26 OCTOBER
*** Curious Orange (primary program) ***

Paul Anstiss is your host to present-day Holland.

Broadcast times on SW (UTC):
10.00 East Asia 12065, 6040, East China 9720
14.00 South and Southeast Asia 12080, 15595
18.00 East Africa 12045, Central and East Africa 11655, South Africa 6020
20.00 West Africa 21525, 11655, South and Central Africa 7425

Broadcast times on WRN
00.30 Europe
13.00 North America
14.00 Europe
22.00 Asia
23.00 North America and CBC

*** Newsline ***

The latest world news and current affairs.

Broadcast times on SW (UTC):
14.00 South and Southeast Asia 12080, 15595
15.00 South and Southeast Asia 12080, 15595
18.00 East Africa 12045, Central and East Africa 11655, South Africa 6020
20.00 West Africa 21525, 11655, South and Central Africa 7425

Broadcast times on WRN
14.00 Europe
22.00 Asia
23.00 North America and CBC

*** 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 Africa 12045, West Africa 11655, South and Central Africa 7425
20.00 West Africa 21525, 11655, South and Central Africa 7425

Broadcast times on WRN
04.00 Africa and Asia
05.00 North America
17.00 Europe

*** Euro Hit 40 ***

Europe's No.1 chart Show.

Broadcast times on WRN
05.00 North America

*** Classic Dox ***

'The Girl at the Window'

Producer Anna Yeadell searches for the artist of a painting which hangs on her wall. She has admired it since she first saw it in her grandparents' house. Her quest leads her to Germany and a poignant meeting with 90-year-old artist Ursula Pusch-Wennrich who has her own remarkable story to tell.

Broadcast times on SW (UTC):
10.00 East Asia 12065, 6040, East China 9720

Broadcast times on WRN
13.00 North America

*** European Jazz Stage/ World Music ***

A turbulent mix of Balkan jazz and Hungarian swing, with Slobodan Trkulja and the Budapest Jazz Orchestra with David Kweksilber. All of that, on the European Jazz Stage with Daniel Frankl.

*** Live! at the Concertgebouw ***

Live! at the Concertgebouw 2008

Piano concertos by Rachmaninov and Grieg this week, with soloist Arcadi Volodos. Rachmaninov's contemporary Glazunov also makes an appearance, with his Symphony No. 6. The concert is hosted by Hans Haffmans and Cynthia Wilson.

TUESDAY 27 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):
19.00 East Africa 12045, West Africa 11655, South and Central Africa 7425

Broadcast times on WRN
17.00 Europe

*** The State We're In - Midweek Edition ***

In 'The Right to a Bonus' we hear why a high-flying 'city boy' in London's financial district had to leave the world of finance. And the editorial director of the magazine Crain's New York tells Jonathan why we should separate the good bonuses from the bad - and why bankers often have a right to their yearly bonus.

Henrietta Spalding was born with a rare condition which has left her unable to make any facial expression. She talks to Jonathan Groubert about living with this disorder and how she's learnt to interact with others without smiling. The Smile Train was set up to help the hundreds of thousands of children around the world with a cleft lip and palette. Many are ostracised and hidden away but a relatively short operation can transform their lives.

Broadcast times on SW (UTC):
10.00 East Asia 12065, 6040, East China 9720
14.00 South and Southeast Asia 12080, 15595
18.00 East Africa 12045, Central and East Africa 11655, South Africa 6020
20.00 West Africa 21525, 11655, South and Central Africa 7425

Broadcast times on WRN
10.00 Africa and Asia
14.00 Europe

*** Live! at the Concertgebouw ***

Live! at the Concertgebouw 2009

Major works by Ludwig van Beethoven and Edward Elgar in this concert by the Netherlands Radio Philharmonic Orchestra under Jaap van Zweden. There's also a tribute to the orchestra's former director, the late Jean Fournet, featuring examples from the French repertoire he favoured. Your host is Hans Haffmans.

*** Commonwealth Story ***

A selection of winning stories chosen from the large number of entries for the 2009 Commonwealth Short Story Competition.

Broadcast times on SW (UTC):
10.00 East Asia 12065, 6040, East China 9720

Broadcast times on WRN
00.30 Europe
04.00 Africa and Asia
10.00 Africa and Asia
22.00 Asia
23.00 North America and CBC

*** Classic Dox ***

'Cycling with Frits'

Producer David Swatling discovered a cassette tape made for him years ago by Dutch friend and photographer Frits de Ridder. A musical bicycle journey to the Amsterdam countryside turns into an audio meditation on art and photography, AIDS and activism, and most of all - friendship.
Broadcast times on SW (UTC):
14.00 South and Southeast Asia 12080, 15595

*** Newsline ***

The latest world news and current affairs.

Broadcast times on SW (UTC):
14.00 South and Southeast Asia 12080, 15595
15.00 South and Southeast Asia 12080, 15595
18.00 East Africa 12045, Central and East Africa 11655, South Africa 6020
20.00 West Africa 21525, 11655, South and Central Africa 7425

Broadcast times on WRN
14.00 Europe
22.00 Asia
23.00 North America and CBC

WEDNESDAY 28 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):
19.00 East Africa 12045, West Africa 11655, South and Central Africa 7425

Broadcast times on WRN
17.00 Europe

*** Reloaded (primary program) ***

Another selection of this week's programme highlights presented by Mindy Ran.

Broadcast times on SW (UTC):
18.00 East Africa 12045, Central and East Africa 11655, South Africa 6020
20.00 West Africa 21525, 11655, South and Central Africa 7425

Broadcast times on WRN
14.00 Europe
17.00 Europe
22.00 Asia
23.00 North America and CBC

*** Classic Dox ***

'Short Circuit'

Producer Michele Ernsting explores the neurological condition of synaesthesia - which literally means 'a crossing of the senses'. When she hears words, she sees colours. To better understand her condition, she talks with experts as well as two artists who use their work to translate the complex landscapes of their minds.

*** Newsline ***

Broadcast times on SW (UTC):
14.00 South and Southeast Asia 12080, 15595
15.00 South and Southeast Asia 12080, 15595
18.00 East Africa 12045, Central and East Africa 11655, South Africa 6020
20.00 West Africa 21525, 11655, South and Central Africa 7425

Broadcast times on WRN
14.00 Europe
22.00 Asia
23.00 North America and CBC

THURSDAY 29 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):
19.00 East Africa 12045, West Africa 11655, South and Central Africa 7425

Broadcast times on WRN
17.00 Europe
22.00 Asia
23.00 North America and CBC

*** Earthbeat (primary program) ***

On next week's Earthbeat we tune in to the sounds around us. We find out what effect classical music is having on London commuters, how a composer has used everyday sounds to transform a noisy underpass and an acoustician describes how our cities will sound in the future.

Also on the programme: Ashes to ashes dust to dust, leaving your mark without contaminating the earth. We discover how to go to your grave while staying green.

Broadcast times on SW (UTC):
10.00 East Asia 12065, 6040, East China 9720
14.00 South and Southeast Asia 12080, 15595
18.00 East Africa 12045, Central and East Africa 11655, South Africa 6020
20.00 West Africa 21525, 11655, South and Central Africa 7425

Broadcast times on WRN
04.00 Africa and Asia
05.00 North America
10.00 Africa and Asia
13.00 North America
14.00 Europe
17.00 Europe
22.00 Asia
23.00 North America and CBC

*** Classic Dox ***

'Family Mystery, Family Myths'

Producer Jonathan Groubert travels from Holland to the United States, England and Poland in search of the truth behind his family's emigration from Europe to America at the turn of the twentieth century. He discovers some unexpected truths behind the family myths he grew up hearing.

Broadcast times on SW (UTC):
15.00 South and Southeast Asia 12080, 15595

*** Newsline ***

The latest world news and current affairs.

Broadcast times on SW (UTC):
14.00 South and Southeast Asia 12080, 15595
15.00 South and Southeast Asia 12080, 15595
18.00 East Africa 12045, Central and East Africa 11655, South Africa 6020
20.00 West Africa 21525, 11655, South and Central Africa 7425

Broadcast times on WRN
14.00 Europe
22.00 Asia
23.00 North America and CBC
FRIDAY 30 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):
19.00 East Africa 12045, West Africa 11655, South and Central Africa 7425

Broadcast times on WRN
17.00 Europe

*** Bridges with Africa (primary program) ***

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):
10.00 East Asia 12065, 6040, East China 9720
14.00 South and Southeast Asia 12080, 15595
18.00 East Africa 12045, Central and East Africa 11655, South Africa 6020
20.00 West Africa 21525, 11655, South and Central Africa 7425

Broadcast times on WRN
05.00 North America
10.00 Africa and Asia
13.00 North America
17.00 Europe
22.00 Asia
23.00 North America and CBC

*** Classic Dox ***

'Ode to Josephine'

Producer Dheera Sujan takes a personal journey back to her childhood in India with her 'memories of a parallel mother'. Josephine Fernandez was her ayah (nanny) and as she shares the smells, sounds and tastes of childhood with her sister, she also hunts for a fish curry recipe to help pass the memories on to her own daughter.

*** Newsline ***
The latest world news and current affairs.

Broadcast times on SW (UTC):
14.00 South and Southeast Asia 12080, 15595
15.00 South and Southeast Asia 12080, 15595
18.00 East Africa 12045, Central and East Africa 11655, South Africa 6020
20.00 West Africa 21525, 11655, South and Central Africa 7425

Broadcast times on WRN
14.00 Europe
22.00 Asia
23.00 North America and CBC
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