Programme schedule for 31 July 2010 - 6 August 2010.

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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.
(UTC 16:00, 17:00, 19:00, 21.00)

Newsline
The latest world news and current affairs.

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.
(UTC 15:14, 22: 40, 23:40)

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.
(UTC 00:00, 01:30, 02:30, 06:30, 09:00, 11:00, 12:00, 13:30, 16:30, 21:30)

Repeat programmes:
Radio Books (UTC 03:00, 05:30, 10:30 - primary programme on Sunday)
The State We’re In (UTC 03:00, 9:00, 11:30 - primary programme on Saturday)
The State We're In - South Asia edition (UTC 14:14 - primary programme on Wednesday)
Earth Beat (UTC 02:00, 04:10, 06:00, 07:00, 13:00, 14:30, 17:30, 18:34, 20:14, 23:10 - primary programme on Friday)
European Jazz Stage/ World Music (UTC 8:00 - primary programme on Monday)
Reloaded (UTC 01:10, 18:14, 19:34, 20:34 - primary programme on Wednesday)
Commonwealth Story (UTC 03:50, 15:24, 16:30, 23:50 - primary programme on Tuesday)

FRIDAY 30 JULY

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.
(UTC 00:00, 01:10, 03:30, 04:30, 05:10, 08:00, 10:00, 11:10, 13:00, 14:30, 17:30, 18:14, 20:14, 22:10, 23:10)

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.
(UTC 10:30, 13:00, 14:30,16:30, 19:34, 23:40)

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.
(UTC 09:00, 11:00, 12:30, 16:30, 21:30)

  
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.
(UTC 16:00, 17:00, 19:00, 21.00)

Newsline
The latest world news and current affairs.

Repeat programmes:
Reloaded (UTC 02:00, 05:40, 09:40, 11:40 - primary programme on Wednesday)
Radio Books (UTC 02:30, 09:10, 13:30, 15:30 - primary programme on Sunday)
Live! at the Concertgebouw (06:00 - primary programme on Monday)
The State We’re In, Midweek Edition (UTC 12:00 - primary programme on Monday)
Commonwealth Story (UTC 16:30 - primary programme on Tuesday)
Earth Beat India (UTC 01:40, 15:14 - primary programme on Wednesday)
South Asia Wired (UTC 02:20, 09:00, 11:00, 14:14, 18:44, 20:44)
The State We're In - South Asia edition (UTC 22:40 - primary programme on Wednesday)

SATURDAY 31 JULY

The State We're In
The right side of history: The novel ‘To Kill A Mockingbird’ is 50 years old this month. Reverend Thomas Butts is a friend of its author, Harper Lee, and has lived a life that parallels the book’s main character who fights for justice in a racist South. Reverend Butts, now 80, speaks with Jonathan about what it was like trying to change segregationist Alabama from the pulpit. He explains how the South is still segregated, not by laws but through social practices. Still, he’s optimistic for the future of black-white relations, and grateful for the chance to be on the right side of history.

Collaborative divorce – the lawyer: Maury White used to be ashamed of admitting he was a divorce attorney, but now that he’s changed to Collaborative Law, he feels passionate and proud of his job – he tells Jonathan Groubert why.

Collaborative divorce – the couple: Cathryn and Peter Merten were brought together by destiny and a couple of errant cases of chicken pox. They married, had two kids and a life that seemed to be going according to plan - except that it didn’t. A portrait of a love story where boy gets girl, boy marries girl, boy splits up with girl and then they become friends.

Unlikely friends: Muna and Yaara have a lot in common. Both are seventeen years old, both are energetic and intelligent, and both were taught to hate the other side. Muna is Palestinian and Yaara is Israeli. They’ve both experienced the anguish that can lead to hatred. But they’ve become friends in defiance of their communities.
(UTC 01:00, 02:00, 05:00, 07:00, 10:00,12:00, 14:05, 16:35,18:05, 20:05, 23:00)  

Network Europe Week
A pan-European team links up across the continent every day to provide a fresh perspective on events and life in Europe. 

This week:
· The cost of free love - Germany investigates the festival that went horribly wrong.
· Picking up the pieces - Slovenia vows to clean up its mountains.
· A goal without a sound - we preview the blind World Cup.
· Soundtrack of the great outdoors - how to deal with those post-travel blues.
(UTC 00:00, 04:00, 06:00, 08:00, 11:30, 13:00, 16:05, 19:35, 21:00, 22:00)

Repeat Programmes:
Radio Books (UTC 22:30 - primary programme on Sunday)
The State We're In, Midweek Edition (UTC 03:30 - primary programme on Monday)
Network Europe (UTC 03:00 primary programme on Friday)
Earth Beat (UTC 01:00, 04:30, 08:30, 13:30, 15:05, 21:30 - primary programme on Friday)
Bridges with Africa (UTC 19:05 - primary programme on Friday)
Classic Dox (UTC 06:30, 11:00, 17:30 - primary programme on Friday)
European Jazz Stage /World Music (UTC 09:00 - primary programme on Monday)

SUNDAY 1 AUGUST

Radio Books
The Old Man and the Prize - by Yves Petry
Flemish writer Yves Petry has won numerous awards for his books – which may have inspired the subject of his story for Radio Books.

For his entire writing life Walter Verbruggen’s work has been derided by the critics. It’s left him embittered and resentful. But now he’s been nominated for his country’s most prestigious literary award and he has the chance for revenge. What will his winning speech contain and will he have the will to follow it through?
(UTC 00:30, 02:30, 04:30, 05:30, 07:30, 09:30, 10:30, 12:30, 13:30, 16:35, 18:30, 19:30, 21:30)

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

This week:
· Bringing back the Moulin Rouge - the burlesque revival in Paris.
· Visions of the future - a new exhibition in Prague examines what is to come.
· Warsaw revamped - the latest 5-10-15 cultural centre has it all.
· Marching to the beat of a different drum - the Black Dyke Band conquers pop.
(UTC 00:00, 02:00, 03:00, 04:00, 05:00, 07:00, 09:00, 10:00, 16:03, 17:03, 18:03, 19:03, 21:00, 22:00)

Repeat programmes:
The State We’re In (UTC 01:00, 06:00, 08:00, 11:00, 13:00, 15:05, 17:30 - primary programme on Saturday)
Earth Beat (UTC 03:30, 15:05, 21:30 - primary programme on Friday)
Bridges with Africa (UTC 22:30)
Network Europe Week (UTC 12:00 - primary programme on Saturday)
Reloaded (UTC 15:30 - primary programme on Wednesday)
Commonwealth Story (UTC 15:50 - primary programme on Tuesday)
 

MONDAY 2 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.
(UTC 16:00, 17:00, 19:00, 21.00)

Newsline
The latest world news and current affairs.

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.
(UTC 00:00, 04:30, 07:30, 12:00, 13:30, 21:30)
 

European Jazz Stage/ World Music
‘Brass Tracks’ is the title of this edition, featuring Dutch brass masters Gerard Keijn on trumpet and flugelhorn, and Ilja Reijngoud on trombone. All of that, on the European Jazz Stage with Hans Mantel.
(UTC 03:00)

Live at the Concertgebouw  
The Rotterdam Philharmonic Orchestra conducted by Yannick Nézet-Séguin plays Orientally-flavoured masterworks by Verdi, Saint-Saens and Franck. Hosted by Hans Haffmans.
(UTC 01:00)

The State We're In - Midweek edition
The right side of history: The novel ‘To Kill A Mockingbird’ is 50 years old this month. Reverend Thomas Butts is a friend of its author, Harper Lee, and has lived a life that parallels the book’s main character who fights for justice in a racist South. Reverend Butts, now 80, speaks with Jonathan about what it was like trying to change segregationist Alabama from the pulpit. He explains how the South is still segregated, not by laws but through social practices. Still, he’s optimistic for the future of black-white relations, and grateful for the chance to be on the right side of history.

Unlikely friends: Muna and Yaara have a lot in common. Both are seventeen years old, both are energetic and intelligent, and both were taught to hate the other side. Muna is Palestinian and Yaara is Israeli. They’ve both experienced the anguish that can lead to hatred. But they’ve become friends in defiance of their communities.
(UTC 05:30)
 

Africa in Progress
Zimbabwe at 30
Flags, music, hope, lots of hope. Most people remember their country’s independence day with great emotion. In Zimbabwe, the hope for better times was soon overshadowed by social and economic decline and political repression. Yet Zimbabweans remain hopeful. In this edition, two Zimbabweans remember independence day on 18 April 1980.
(UTC 18:14, 20:140

Repeat programmes:
Network Europe Week (UTC 04:00, 05:00, 07:00, 18:35, 20:35 - primary programme on Saturday)
Radio Books (UTC 11:30, 17:30, 23:30 - primary programme on Sunday)
Commonwealth Story (UTC 06:50, 08:50, 15:25, 16:30 - primary programme on Tuesday)
Network Europe Extra (UTC 11:00, 12:30, 15:30 - primary programme on Sunday)
Earth Beat (UTC 6:00, 08:00, 10:30, 13:00, 19:35 - primary programme on Friday)
Earth Beat - South Asia edition (UTC 14:14, 22:30 - primary Programme on Wednesday)
South Asia Wired (UTC 15:14, 22:45 - primary programme on Thursday)
The State We’re In (UTC 09:00 - primary programme on Saturday)

TUESDAY 3 AUGUST

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

The Seasons - by Vanessa Savage, UK
The healing magic of an English country garden.
(UTC 00:50, 15:24, 16:30)
 

Live! at the Concertgebouw - 2009
The Royal Concertgebouw Orchestra is conducted by conductor laureate Bernard Haitink. Soloist is Murray Perahia, piano. The music is by Mozart, Beethoven and Bruckner. Hosted by Hans Haffmans.
(UTC 08:00)
 

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.
(UTC 01:30, 06:30, 12:00, 13:30, 14:30, 17:30, 21:30)

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.
(UTC 16:00, 17:00, 19:00, 21.00)

Newsline
The latest world news and current affairs.

Repeat programmes:
Earth Beat (UTC 00:30, 03:00, 11:00, 18:35, 20:35, 22:30, 23:30 - primary programme on Friday)
Earth Beat - South Asia edition (UTC 15:14 - primary programme on Wednesday)
Bridges with Africa (UTC 03:30, 05:30, 13:00 - primary programme on Friday)
Radio Books (UTC 00:00, 02:30, 07:30 - primary programme on Sunday)
Reloaded (UTC 05:10, 15:30, 19:35 - primary programme on Wednesday)
The State We're In, Midweek Edition (UTC 02:00, 04:30, 06:00, 07:00, 10:30, 18:14, 20:14, 22:10, 23:10 - primary programme on Monday)
The State We/re In - South Asia edition (UTC 14:14)
 

 
WEDNESDAY 4 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.
(UTC 16:00, 17:00, 19:00, 19:00, 21:00)
 

Newsline
The latest world news and current affairs.
 

Reloaded
Here's your chance to catch up with some of the highlights from recent programmes: the best, the most interesting or newsworthy, or sometimes the funniest, chosen by our producers and presented by Mindy Ran.
(UTC 00:30, 16:35, 18:14, 20:14, 22:10, 23:10)
 

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.
(UTC 00:00, 06:30, 11:00, 12:00, 13:30, 16:30, 21:30)


Earth Beat - South Asia edition
Join us for this week 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.
(UTC 10:40)
 

Repeat programmes:
Live! at the Concertgebouw (UTC 02:00 - primary programme on Monday)
European Jazz Stage/World Music (UTC 07:00 - primary programme on Monday)
Bridges with Africa (UTC 00:30, 04:30, 06:00, 08:30, 11:30, 14:30, 17:30, 18:30, 20:30, 22:30,  - primary programme on Friday)
The State We’re In, Midweek Edition (UTC 01:10, 05:10, 08:00, 13:00 - primary programme on Monday)
Earth Beat (UTC 01:40, 05:30, 09:00 - primary programme on Friday)
Radio Books (UTC 15:30, 23:10)
Commonwealth Story (UTC 09:50 - primary programme on Tuesday)
South Asia Wired (UTC 10:30, 14:14, 18:14, 20:14,22:10 - primary programme on Thursday)
 

THURSDAY 5 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.
(UTC 16:00, 17:00, 19:00, 21.00)

Newsline
The latest world news and current affairs.

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.
(UTC 15:14, 22: 40, 23:40)

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.
(UTC 00:00, 01:30, 02:30, 06:30, 09:00, 11:00, 12:00, 13:30, 16:30, 21:30)

Repeat programmes:
Radio Books (UTC 03:00, 05:30, 10:30 - primary programme on Sunday)
The State We’re In (UTC 03:00, 9:00, 11:30 - primary programme on Saturday)
The State We're In - South Asia edition (UTC 14:14 - primary programme on Wednesday)
Earth Beat (UTC 02:00, 04:10, 06:00, 07:00, 13:00, 14:30, 17:30, 18:34, 20:14, 23:10 - primary programme on Friday)
European Jazz Stage/ World Music (UTC 8:00 - primary programme on Monday)
Reloaded (UTC 01:10, 18:14, 19:34, 20:34 - primary programme on Wednesday)
Commonwealth Story (UTC 03:50, 15:24, 16:30, 23:50 - primary programme on Tuesday)

FRIDAY 6 AUGUST

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.
(UTC 00:00, 01:10, 03:30, 04:30, 05:10, 08:00, 10:00, 11:10, 13:00, 14:30, 17:30, 18:14, 20:14, 22:10, 23:10)

Earth Beat
This week on Earth Beat we bring you a rubbish show. From musical garbage in Taiwan to donkeys in Sicily, from a zero waste challenge in Vancouver to burning trash to run trams in Amsterdam, we span the globe in search of those who are reinventing garbage.
(UTC 10:30, 13:00, 14:30,16:30, 19:34, 23:40)

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.
(UTC 09:00, 11:00, 12:30, 16:30, 21:30)

  
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.
(UTC 16:00, 17:00, 19:00, 21.00)

Newsline
The latest world news and current affairs.

Repeat programmes:
Reloaded (UTC 02:00, 05:40, 09:40, 11:40 - primary programme on Wednesday)
Radio Books (UTC 02:30, 09:10, 13:30, 15:30 - primary programme on Sunday)
Live! at the Concertgebouw (06:00 - primary programme on Monday)
The State We’re In, Midweek Edition (UTC 12:00 - primary programme on Monday)
Commonwealth Story (UTC 16:30 - primary programme on Tuesday)
Earth Beat India (UTC 01:40, 15:14 - primary programme on Wednesday)
South Asia Wired (UTC 02:20, 09:00, 11:00, 14:14, 18:44, 20:44)
The State We're In - South Asia edition (UTC 22:40 - primary programme on Wednesday)

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