[Swprograms] Programmes I Like (# 8)

[Peter Bowen <peter.bowen@xxxxxxxxx>]

"Network Europe"--Radio Sweden:

   Variety, as the old saying goes, is the spice of life.

   Here's a unique undertaking: a radio programme formed from the
contributions of several different international public broadcasters.

   "Network Europe" is a production of several broadcasters in
Europe--Radio Polonia, Radio Romania International, Radio Netherlands,
Radio France International, Deutsche Welle, Radio Prague, Radio
Slovakia International, and Radio Sweden. The host introduces the
programme, each report, and the individual reporter/station involved.

   Each edition, 25-30 minutes long,  is a compilation of 4-5
reports/packages, or interviews, from a handful of those same
broadcasters. Most focus on political issues, but there are many that
delve into the economic, social, cultural and even scientific aspects
of European affairs.

   In addition, some editions open with a 4-5 minute series of short
news reports from the continent.

   The whole lot is usually (but not always) put together, and hosted,
by someone from Radio France International. Not only does he introduce
each item , but he also adds background and commentary , especially
when the programme has a single theme.

   The quality of these packages varies, of course, according to the
broadcaster doing them. The better ones tend to come from those
stations in Western Europe, but all are well-done. It is nice to have
reports from Eastern Europe by those broadcasters who are actually
located there.

   In addition, having a series of reports from different stations,
rather than from a single broadcaster, gives this programme a varied
"sound" and style (instead of a homogeneous one).
   
   The programme ends with a pop music clip.

   Not all of the broadcasters involved seem to put this programme out
over the air.

Website:  http://www.dw-world.de/dw/sendung/0,,245205,00.html
               http://www.bbc.co.uk/worldservice/weekend/index.shtml

E-Mail:    <jessica.sturmberg@xxxxxxxxxxx>

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