Best RNIB Connect Radio Podcasts (2025)

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Arran Sound Talking Newspaper and Radio Station, Interview with Mhairi-Aileen Smeir. 8:17

29d ago8:17

8:17

Jennifer Murray chats to Mhairi-Aileen Smeir from Arran Sound Talking Newspaper and radio station. To listen to Arran Sound radio station, you can ask your Alexa device to play "Arran Sound" You can also visit the station's website at the following link: https://www.arransound.com/ You can email the station on: [email protected] Image descripti…

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422: Celia Silvani - Baby Teeth 57:44

1h ago57:44

57:44

On this week's Read On, Robert Kirkwood chats to Celia Silvani about her debut novel Baby Teeth, a cautionary tale about how vulnerable, isolated people can be lured into toxic communities and the catastrophic consequences this can have. Trigger Warning: This interview contains discussions and references to pregnancy and infertility. There is also …

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S2 Ep1101: UK Sight Loss Charity’s Monthly Campaigns Update 02/05/2025 9:17

5h ago9:17

9:17

Each month, RNIB Connect Radio's Allan Russell is joined by some of the RNIB Campaigns Team to discuss some of the big projects they’re working on. This month’s topics include work to stop financially detrimental changes to some welfare payments and we look ahead to a couple of projects that you can get involved in. If you’d like more information o…

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670: TV Guide - Friday 2nd May 3:09

14h ago3:09

3:09

By RNIB Connect Radio

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S2 Ep926: Blind Physics Graduate Reaches For The Stars 7:52

1d ago7:52

7:52

Physics Graduate Eilidh Morrison has a huge passion for outer space and the wider universe, she has been sharing her story with RNIB Connect Radio's Barry Snell Image shows the RNIB Connect Radio logo. On a white background ‘RNIB’ written in bold black capital letters and underline with a bold pink line. Underneath the line: ‘Connect Radio’ is writ…

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Pendle Voice, Interview With Luke Howarth. 6:00

1d ago6:00

6:00

Would you like to learn all about Pendle Voice? Well Jennifer Murray chats to Luke Howarth, chair of the Talking Newspaper, to find out more. If you would like to contact Pendle Voice, you can do so in the following ways: Website: Talking Newspaper – Talking Newspaper Email Address: [email protected] Image description: Image shows the RNIB …

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670: TV Guide - Thursday 1st May 3:11

1d ago3:11

3:11

By RNIB Connect Radio

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S2 Ep925: BBS UK Post Conference chat With Emma Hughes 5:07

2d ago5:07

5:07

Returning to this years BBS UK Annual Conference, Hubert grabbed a word with chair of trustees Emma Hughes to get her closing thoughts on her first conference as chair of trustees. Image shows the RNIB Connect Radio logo. On a white background ‘RNIB’ written in bold black capital letters and underline with a bold pink line. Underneath the line: ‘Co…

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S2 Ep924: Dr Elizabeth Forsythe at the BBS UK Annual Conference 2025 6:08

2d ago6:08

6:08

In this podcast, Hubert is back at the BBS UK Annual Conference 2025 in Northampton, as he chats to Dr Elizabeth Forsythe about a new drug being tried out which could help with another aspect of the genetic syndrome BBS. Image shows the RNIB Connect Radio logo. On a white background ‘RNIB’ written in bold black capital letters and underline with a …

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S2 Ep923: Professor Philip Beales at The BBS UK Annual Conference 2025 7:02

2d ago7:02

7:02

Hubert went along to the 32nd BBS UK Annual Conference which took place in Northampton and aims to support friends and family, and people with the genetic syndrome BBS. There he spoke to Professor Phil Beales about the genetic side of the syndrome, plus about a therapy that’s being worked on to help the vision loss side of the syndrome. Image shows…

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S2 Ep1100: Looking Ahead To 'Sight Village Glasgow' 5:41

2d ago5:41

5:41

Sight Village exhibitions are a great way to learn more about products and services designed for blind and partially sighted people in your area. Hywel Davies has been hearing all about plans for this year’s Sight Village Glasgow.By RNIB Connect Radio

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670: TV Guide - Wednesday 30th April 2:58

3d ago2:58

2:58

By RNIB Connect Radio

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Mid-Ulster Talking Newspaper, Interview With Michael May. 6:27

3d ago6:27

6:27

Jennifer Murray chats to Michael May from Mid-Ulster Talking Newspaper, based in Northern Ireland. If you would like to contact Michael directly, you can email him on: [email protected] Image description: Image shows the RNIB Connect Radio logo. On a white background ‘RNIB’ written in bold black capital letters and underline with a bold pink li…

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562: Tech Talk 562: Leasey 10 Demo, 'Look And Tell' On Meta Smart Glasses, Wearable Tactile Calendar 1:01:16

3d ago1:01:16

1:01:16

This week, we’re hearing about a wearable tactile calendar, the most recent update to the Leasey accessibility tool, plus more on the new ‘Look And Tell Function’ available on the Meta Smart Glasses. You can listen to the show live in the UK every Tuesday at 1pm on Freeview Channel 730, online at RNIB Connect Radio | RNIB , or on your smart speaker…

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S2 Ep1099: Our We Facing a Crisis Point in Eye Care Services? 9:58

3d ago9:58

9:58

Will the rapid growth in independent eye care services put patients with more complex eye conditions at greater risk of losing their sight? With increasing numbers of NHS Eye consultants taking on more private work such as cataract operations this could mean fewer NHS appointments being available for patients with more complex conditions such as gl…

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S2 Ep1099: RNIB Scotland Living With Sight Loss Information Event, Isle of Arran, 23 May 2025 5:27

3d ago5:27

5:27

RNIB Connect Radio’s Toby Davey was joined by RNIB Project Support Officer Ian White to find out more about the up-coming RNIB Scotland Living With Sight Loss Information Event on the Isle of Arran on Friday 23 May 2025. Ian explains to Toby more about the event, who it is for, the other organisations and assistive technology manufacturers who will…

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S2 Ep922: VocalEyes What’s On 29 April 2025 5:46

3d ago5:46

5:46

Now for a roundup of accessible arts events as RNIB Connect Radio's Toby Davey catches up with Jess Beal from VocalEyes, the national audio description charity providing access to the arts for blind and partially sighted people to share some of the accessible events that are featured in their regular email newsletter. Audio described shows and even…

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S2 Ep1098: Simon Savidge Share the Vision Challenge 3:39

3d ago3:39

3:39

Our David Hogg finds out about a library tour taking place across the UK this week…By RNIB Connect Radio

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669: TV Guide - Tuesday 29th April 3:19

4d ago3:19

3:19

By RNIB Connect Radio

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S2 Ep921: Guide Dog Blogs: Yang Goes to A Play 7:42

4d ago7:42

7:42

Image shows the RNIB Connect Radio logo. On a white background ‘RNIB’ written in bold black capital letters and underline with a bold pink line. Underneath the line: ‘Connect Radio’ is written in black in a smaller font.By RNIB Connect Radio

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668: TV Guide - Monday 28th April 3:28

5d ago3:28

3:28

By RNIB Connect Radio

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Reflections Podcast – 27th April 2025 – Archdeacon Pete Spiers 20:21

5d ago20:21

20:21

This week we hear from the Archdeacon of Sefton and Knowsley, Rev Pete Spiers, who chats about his disability, identity, and reflects on his love of God, finding faith and the Easter story too. To contact Torch Trust with any comments or feedback, call 01858 438260 email [email protected] or visit torchtrust.org.…

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668: TV Guide - Sunday 27th April 2:45

6d ago2:45

2:45

By RNIB Connect Radio

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668: TV Guide - Saturday 26th April 2:43

7d ago2:43

2:43

By RNIB Connect Radio

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S2 Ep1094: Vidar Hjardeng MBE - Boys from the Blackstuff, AD Theatre Review 6:22

7d ago6:22

6:22

RNIB Connect Radio’s Toby Davey is joined again by Vidar Hjardeng MBE, Inclusion and Diversity Consultant for ITV News across England, Wales, Northern Ireland and the Channel Islands for the next of his regular audio described theatre reviews for 2025 This week we are taken back to Liverpool in the 1980s with James Graham’s powerful new stage adapt…

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421: Beth O'Brien - Wolf Siren 57:44

7d ago57:44

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This week on Read On a captivating chat with Beth O'Brien, visually impaired author of new HarperCollins Children’s Book 'Wolf Siren', which also has a visually impaired narrator. Beth talks about her writing, watching the narration process and her passion project, 'Disabled Tales.'By RNIB Connect Radio

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S2 Ep1095: Charity Chief Exec's Customer Update 26/04/2025 9:04

7d ago9:04

9:04

Each week, RNIB Connect Radio's Allan Russell sits down with Matt Stringer, CEO of RNIB, to look at some of the big stories coming from the UK sight loss charity. This week Matt talks about a group of charities meeting with DWP to look at employment, Team RNIB taking on London Marathon on Sunday, and finally he looks ahead to accessible voting for …

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S2 Ep1097: Join The New Public Speaking Club In Glasgow! 5:00

7d ago5:00

5:00

A new public speaking club is launching in Glasgow and blind and partially sighted people are invited to come along. Joining Paulina Kuchorew to tell us more about it, is Conor Joseph, who is a Community Coordinator with RNIB Scotland. Image shows the RNIB Connect Radio logo. On a white background ‘RNIB’ written in bold black capital letters and un…

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S2 Ep1096: VI Photographer Karren Visser 9:18

7d ago9:18

9:18

Our David Hogg speaks to professional photographer Karren Visser about their love of photography, how they take photographs with sight loss and some career highlights so far. Image shows the RNIB Connect Radio logo. On a white background ‘RNIB’ written in bold black capital letters and underline with a bold pink line. Underneath the line: ‘Connect …

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Mid Devon Messenger, Interview With Helen McIntosh. 9:28

7d ago9:28

9:28

Jennifer Murray chats to Helen McIntosh from Mid Devon Messenger to learn more. If you would like to contact Mid Devon Messenger, you can do so in the following ways: Website: Mid Devon Messenger | A Talking Newspaper for the Visually Impaired Email Address: [email protected] Mobile: 07834688838 Image description: Image shows the RNIB …

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S2 Ep920: How Accessible Is The Making of Harry Potter Tour In London? 9:05

7d ago9:05

9:05

A partnership between Warner Bros. Studio Tour London - The Making of Harry Potter and Guide Dogs UK is helping to make a magical experience more accessible for Harry Potter fans. Joining Paulina Kuchorew to share her experience of visiting the studios with her guide dog Mabel is Luci Franks. Image shows the RNIB Connect Radio logo. On a white back…

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667: TV Guide - Friday 25th April 3:14

8d ago3:14

3:14

By RNIB Connect Radio

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S2 Ep1093: East Kilbride Talking Newspaper 3:55

8d ago3:55

3:55

Now, our David Hogg finds out about a talking newspaper service in East Kilbride…By RNIB Connect Radio

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667: TV Guide - Thursday 24th April 3:11

9d ago3:11

3:11

By RNIB Connect Radio

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Reading Talking News, Interview With Pam Downing. 7:59

9d ago7:59

7:59

Jennifer Murray catches up with Pam Downing to learn all about Reading Talking News. Image description: Image shows the RNIB Connect Radio logo. On a white background ‘RNIB’ written in bold black capital letters and underline with a bold pink line. Underneath the line: ‘Connect Radio’ is written in black in a smaller font.…

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S2 Ep1094: UK Premier of Tales from the 15th Floor by Blind Composer Michael Stimpson 19:01

9d ago19:01

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Tales from the 15th Floor by blind composer Micheal Stimpson reflects on his time in intensive care at Charing Cross Hospital after a life-changing illness that left him blind will have it’s UK premier during a concert celebrating Creativity in Hospitals to thank the NHS in aid of Horatio’s Garden on Friday 2 May 2025 at Sinfonia Smith Square in Lo…

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667: TV Guide - Wednesday 23rd April 3:06

10d ago3:06

3:06

By RNIB Connect Radio

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561: Tech Talk 561: Best Of the 2025 RNIB IDS Conference 1:20:03

10d ago1:20:03

1:20:03

This week we’ll be hearing some of the best presentations and talks from RNIB’s recent Inclusive Design For Sustainability Conference in Glasgow. How will AI shape our future and what difference can wearable technology make to the lives of blind and partially sighted people? You can listen to the show live in the UK every Tuesday at 1pm on Freeview…

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S2 Ep1092: National Theatre London Audio Description Round Up Spring/Summer 2025 7:06

10d ago7:06

7:06

Now for the next in our regular slots here on RNIB Connect Radio highlighting what is on offer at the National Theatre in London for blind and partially sighted people with audio description. RNIB Connect Radio’s Toby Davey was joined again by David Bellwood, Head of Access at the National Theatre to chat about a few up-coming audio described shows…

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S2 Ep919: Hay Fever, What Is It and How Best to Treat It… 5:06

10d ago5:06

5:06

Although the weather seems to be a bit up and down at the moment with some great days of sunshine but some rainy days too, now is the time of year when we get into hay fever season. So for this week’s check in with Glasgow based Pharmacist Elizabeth Roddick it is all about hay fever and how best to treat it. Elizabeth began by explaining to RNIB Co…

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S2 Ep1091: Get Involved In Local And National Campaigning 5:12

10d ago5:12

5:12

UK sight loss charity RNIB, runs monthly Campaigns Groups to help inform and carry out their campaigning strategies. They’re looking for more blind and partially sighted people to get involved and you can do it from the comfort of your own home. RNIB Connect Radio’s Allan Russell spoke to Clay Nash, from RNIB, to find out more… If you’d like to get…

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667: TV Guide - Tuesday 22nd April 3:37

11d ago3:37

3:37

By RNIB Connect Radio

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666: TV Guide - Monday 21st April 3:41

12d ago3:41

3:41

By RNIB Connect Radio

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Reflections 20.04.2025, Easter Sunday 48:44

12d ago48:44

48:44

This one hour long Easter special dives into the sombre events of Good Friday and the joyous events of Easter Sunday through Bible readings by David Suchet, and Easter talks by Torch’s Church Partnership Coordinator, and ordained vicar Vicki Bryson. We also hear from Phil Hanna, a member of the Coptic Orthodox Church, and Ray […]…