Best RNIB Connect Radio Podcasts (2025)

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S2 Ep1183: Artist Alan Mcintyre On Trying New Methods 7:29

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How can you explore making new types of art as your sight changes? Amelia spoke to artist Alan Mcintyre about what art means to him and having his work in the Edinburgh central library. You can visit the 'Touch Woods' Exhibition from the Hillside Art Group at Edinburgh Central Library until 31st October.…

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S2 Ep1420: The City for Incurable Women Returns to Camden People’s Theatre with AD at Every Performance 7:37

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International theatre-collective Fish in a dress will be bringing their critically-acclaimed show ‘The City for Incurable Women’ back to the Camden people’s Theatre from 22 - 25 October 2025 with audio description at every performance. ‘The City for Incurable Women’ is an outrageous tale of medical misogyny based on the true story of patients perfo…

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S2 Ep1184: Why Do We Need Flu Vaccinations Every Year? 5:17

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As we are pretty much into autumn now and with many people being asked to attend for winter vaccinations for this week’s check in with Glasgow based Pharmacist Elizabeth Roddick it is all about flu and other regular vaccinations. Elizabeth began by explaining to RNIB Connect Radio’s Toby Davey about the difference between flu and the common cold an…

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801: TV Guide - Thursday 16th October 3:23

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800: TV Guide - Wednesday 15th October 3:13

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S2 Ep1419: RNIB Shop Lighting Sale 2:56

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There’s a sale on in the RNIB Shop. David Hogg finds out more…By RNIB Connect Radio

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S2 Ep1416: Accessible Films And Events At Scottish Queer International Film Festival 11:25

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Scottish Queer International Film festival is back for it’s 10th year, with a variety of audio described films and accessible events. Amelia spoke to SQIFF Director Indigo Torres, SQIFF Access Coordinator Charlie Little and RNIB Scotland Social Action Community Co-ordinator James Kyle to learn more. See the programme and book your tickets here - SQ…

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586: Tech Talk 586: Dot Pad X, ChatGPT User Agent Demo, Sound Without Sight 57:43

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This week, as part of National Braille Week we’ll be hearing about the Dot Pad X tactile graphics and multi-line braille display from Dot Inc. Hubert has been trying out the User Agent Demo feature in Chat GPT. Plus, we’ll hear about an award-winning project that took the top honours at the international sound awards. You can listen to the show liv…

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S2 Ep1418: England Blind Football Sides Shine At IBSA Tournaments 10:15

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Blind football teams from across the globe gathered in India earlier this month for two major competitions. Hywel Davies has been hearing how the sides from England got on. For more information about Blind Football, visit the FA's website - Blind Football | England FootballBy RNIB Connect Radio

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S2 Ep1417: RNIB NI 18 to 35s Peer Support Group 6:59

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Paulina speaks with two young members of a peer-to-peer support group ran by RNIB Northern Ireland… Learn more about the services offered by RNIB NI here - Northern Ireland - services, support and information | RNIB Image shows the RNIB Connect Radio logo. On a white background ‘RNIB’ written in bold black capital letters and underline with a bold …

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799: TV Guide - Tuesday 14th October 3:16

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S2 Ep1182: Information and Technology Day From Sight Action Hevering 3:24

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If you are based in London, and want to find out about various products and services available to blind and partially sighted people, there's an event taking place which may be of interest. Hubert finds out more in this podcast.By RNIB Connect Radio

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S2 Ep1414: 'National Braille Week' On The Dot Pad X 8:38

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It’s National Braille Week and we’re speaking to the team at Dot, hearing about their tactile graphics and multi-line braille display, the Dot Pad X.By RNIB Connect Radio

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798: TV Guide - Monday 13th October 3:09

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Reflections Podcast 12.10.2025 Sight Loss Sunday Special

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In this week’s episode we give you a special edition celebrating Sight Loss Sunday. This is Torch’s invitation to churches to wake up to the gifts of blind and partially sighted people. We hear this year’s sermon by Phil Bryson and reflections on what it’s like to be blind and partially sighted and in leadership […]…

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797: TV Guide - Sunday 12th October 2:37

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S2 Ep1415: Charity Chief Exec's Customer Update 11/10/2025 6:55

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Each week, on RNIB Connect Radio we sit 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 began buy talking about the announcement of RNIB’s new Chief Executive, Simon Antrobus who will be taking over from Matt in early January 2026 and then to a bit of a round-up of RNIB …

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796: TV Guide - Saturday 11th October 2:48

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S2 Ep1409: Vidar Hjardeng MBE - Surinderella, AD Theatre Review 5:38

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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. This time Rifco Theatre, the award-winning theatre company behind hits like Frankie Goes to Bollywood and …

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445: Winners of the Booker Prize 57:45

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With the Booker shortlist released recently we look at who is up for the prize this year, and listen to some past winners including Shehan Karunatilaka, Paul Lynch, Douglas Stewart, Margaret Atwood & Bernardine Evaristo plus some book recommendations from last year's winner, Sam Harvey.By RNIB Connect Radio

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S2 Ep1400: Wintering - Roundtable 31:07

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How can we embrace the colder seasons and look after our mental health? For our ‘wintering’ roundtable, we brought together four panellists to share tips for making the cold months feel a bit brighter and discuss how they’ve gotten through darker times in their lives. Join Professor of Applied Counselling and Psychotherapy Research in Sight Loss Mh…

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795: TV Guide - Friday 10th October 3:10

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S2 Ep1413: Lachi Discusses Her New Book "I Identify as Blind..." 22:05

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Award-winning musician and activist Lachi is about to release her new book, offering a fresh perspective on disability as a source of strength, innovation, and cultural power. Hywel Davies found caught up with the author ahead of the book’s January release.By RNIB Connect Radio

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S2 Ep1412: Upcoming Events From Children's Charity VICTA 6:31

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Children and young person’s charity ‘VICTA’ are offering a number of great opportunities in the winter months. Hywel Davies has been finding out what’s available. You can find more information on each of the events on the VICTA website: Young Achievers Create Family Day - The Tate Modern - VICTA 14-17s & Parents: Pasta Masterclass with Jamie Oliver…

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S2 Ep1411: World Sight Day 2025 RNIB NI 4:05

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To find out how RNIB Northern Ireland is marking World Sight Day this Thursday, David Hogg spoke to Joe Kenny…By RNIB Connect Radio

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S2 Ep1408: World Sight Day 2025 and the International Agency for the Prevention of Blindness 8:06

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For World Sight Day 2025 (Thursday 9 October 2025) the International Agency for the Prevention of Blindness (IAPB invite everyone to #LoveYourEyes and help make the case for eye care that is accessible, available, and affordable for everyone, everywhere. RNIB Connect Radio’s Toby Davey caught up with Simon Darvil, Head of Communications and Campaig…

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S2 Ep1410: RNIB Cymru Launch New Manifesto 16:21

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RNIB Cymru have set out four priorities for the Welsh Government ahead of the 2026 Senedd Elections. Hywel Davies has been finding out more. You can read a pdf document of the full manifesto 'A Fairer Wales: Equality in Sight', by visiting this link - RNIB_Cymru_manifesto.pdfBy RNIB Connect Radio

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794: TV Guide - Thursday 9th October 2:50

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S2 Ep1407: The Sense of Sculpture by Dr Victoria Claire 16:55

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Dr Victoria Claire is a Professional Artist In Contemporary Sculpture who is also registered blind and her new exhibition ‘The Sense of Sculpture’ invites audiences to experience sculpture through touch, sound, and emotion in the dark at The Art House in Wakefield from 18 October to 1 November 2025. RNIB Connect Radio’s Toby Davey was joined by Dr …

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793: TV Guide - Wednesday 8th October 3:33

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585: Tech Talk 585: Talu Card, Shokz OpenDots Earbuds, Everyday AI Uses 57:43

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792: TV Guide - Tuesday 7th October 3:30

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S2 Ep1405: Sight Village Exhibition Returns To London 6:13

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S2 Ep1404: RNIB Fringe Panel Event at the Labour Party Conference 2025 7:29

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S2 Ep1181: Guide Dog Blogs: Maureen's Guide Dog Polly 6:35

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This week on Guide Dog Blogs, Hubert chats to Maureen, who talks about her retired guide dog Polly, who has very much changed her life. They also talk about Maureen's thoughts on getting another dog in the future.By RNIB Connect Radio

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S2 Ep1403: Steve Burge Drum Clinic 5:03

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Blind drummer Steve Burge is holding a fundraising drum clinic this week. David Hogg finds out more.By RNIB Connect Radio

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S2 Ep1402: Inclusive Design And The 'Talu Card' 6:18

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How can RNIB help to shape the delivery of new products and services to ensure that they are as accessible and inclusive as possible? Hywel Davies has been hearing about the impact that working with RNIB’s Inclusive Design team has been having on the ‘Talu Card’.By RNIB Connect Radio

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S2 Ep1401: Audio Drama Created By VI People From Teeside 7:37

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Looking for a new audio drama, featuring guide dog shakes and guest-house mishaps? Blind and Partially sighted people from the Teeside area have been creating a 4-part audio series which is launching this month. Amelia spoke to Pam Bennett, the Managing Director or Going For Independence, to learn more. Image shows the RNIB Connect Radio logo. On a…

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791: TV Guide - Monday 6th October 3:34

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Reflections Podcast 05.10.2025 I’m Autistic, get me out of here!

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Today Autism and neurodiversity is something we’re getting a much better understanding of, though, if you’ve met one Autistic person, you’ve only met one. When author Robert Noble was growing up in the 50s and 60s however, his conditions were not well understood, landing him in a variety of different situations from the funny to […]…

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790: TV Guide - Sunday 5th October 3:09

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789: TV Guide - Saturday 4th October 2:43

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S2 Ep1399: Oban Blind Man Is Voice Of Lidl Self-Checkouts 5:47

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S2 Ep1398: Vidar Hjardeng MBE - The Talented Mr Ripley, AD Theatre Review 6:15

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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. This time we step into a world of deception, desire, and deadly ambition with ‘The Talented Mr Ripley’ at …

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444: Elspeth Wilson - These Mortal Bodies 57:45

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Today we chat to poet and author Elspeth Wilson about her debut novel, These Mortal Bodies, a gripping and atmospheric dark academia novel about toxic female friendships and obsession. Plus we find some brand new books in the RNIB Library.By RNIB Connect Radio

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S2 Ep1393: UK Sight Loss Charity’s Monthly Campaigns Update 03/10/25 9:24

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Each month, RNIB Connect Radio chat to some of the RNIB Campaigns Team to discuss some of the big projects they’re working on. If you’d like more information on campaigns or want to get involved , email [email protected] You can visit rnib.org.uk/news or call our Helpline on 0303 123 9999 Follow @RNIB_Campaigns on X or search your socials for R…