Best RNIB Connect Radio Podcasts (2025)

Ahead of their opening game in the IBSA Partially Sighted Futsal World Championship, Hywel Davies caught up with the England Head Coach Duncan Gilchrist, for his thoughts before of the tournament.By RNIB Connect Radio

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S2 Ep1449: Half Light by Holly Thomas 7:48

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Holly Thomas is a visually impaired Dance Artist, Choreographer and Audio Description Practitioner. ‘Half Light’ invites audiences to awaken your senses and tune in to a reality where movement is revealed in sound. Part biographical, part fiction, Half Light draws upon Holly Thomas’ lived experience of visual impairment and parenting to unmask a mu…

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S2 Ep1448: Your Chance To Try Futsal In Hertfordshire 5:10

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Have you ever wanted to try the sport of Futsal? There’s a new club and new training opportunities coming to Hertfordshire, as Hywel Davies has been finding out.By RNIB Connect Radio

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S2 Ep1444: How Do You Get Accessible Letters From Santa For Blind & Partially Sighted Believers? 9:47

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The RNIB elves are working with Santa to get lots of accessible letters out to blind and partially sighted children before Christmas. RNIB Connect Radio’s Allan Russell dropped into the Grotto to chat to Titch the Elf, try some quizzing and listen to Santa chatting with a little one… If you know a blind or partially sighted child, who’d love a lett…

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821: TV Guide - 5th Nov Wednesday 3:06

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589: Tech Talk 589: Eye Implant Trials, Screen Reader Panel, Phone App In iOS26 57:43

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This week, we hear about a new eye implant that’s had incredible results at a recent trial, Hywel Davies finds out why Welsh-speaking screen reader users are in high demand, plus, we’ll explore more of the recent updates available in iOS 26. You can listen to the show live in the UK every Tuesday at 1pm on Freeview Channel 730, online at RNIB Conne…

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1447: November Almanac 5:57

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Which Geese will be taking to the sky this month? Why do we celebrate fireworks night? Amelia shares some of the birds, celebrations and folklore you can enjoy this November. Learn more about the nature you can enjoy every month on the RSPB website - The year in nature Image shows the RNIB Connect Radio logo. On a white background ‘RNIB’ written in…

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S2 Ep1447: RNIB Voice of the Customer Research Programme Focusing on Volunteering 12:41

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There are many ways in which you can help the RNIB in making a more inclusive society for blind and partially sighted people and one way is through the regular RNIB Voice of the Customer Focus Group meetings. The most recent Focus Group meeting was all about looking at the experience of volunteering as a blind or partially sighted person. RNIB Conn…

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S2 Ep1445: Guide Dogs Don’t Just Guide! 7:42

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Did you know that there are times when a guide dog is trained to ignore a request from it’s owner when out and about? RNIB Connect Radio’s Allan Russell spoke to Tim Stafford from Guide Dogs to find out why… If you’d like more info on Guide Dogs UK, go to www.guidedogs.org.uk #RNIBConnect Image Show RNIB Logo, White Background, RNIB In Bold Black L…

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S2 Ep1393: RNIB's Neil Atkinson Heads To Futsal World Championship 6:46

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One RNIB staff member is making his way to the Futsal World Championships in Turkey. Hywel Davies has been catching up with Neil Atkinson ahead of the prestigious tournament.By RNIB Connect Radio

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S2 Ep1441: Simon Startin on Playing the Profit Tireseus in Bacchae at the National Theatre 11:17

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Simon Startin is a Visually impaired Actor, Playwright, Director and Activist who has been playing The Blind Profit Tireseus in a thrilling new version of Euripides’ timeless tragedy Bacchae at the National Theatre. RNIB Connect Radio’s Toby Davey caught up with Simon during the run of Bacchae at the National Theatre and not long after attending on…

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S2 Ep1392: Dan Pembroke Wins Gold (Again!) At World Para Athletics Championships 10:08

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Following the World Para Athletics Championships which took place in New Delhi this year, British athlete Dan Pembroke retained his title by taking gold in the javelin throw for the third time in a row. Now, that he has time to catch his breath following an intense period of training and preparation, Dan is joining us to reflect on how it all went …

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S2 Ep1443: TBK Brett Devloo Documentary and Fatherhood 4:18

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Let’s catch up with blind skateboarder Brett Devloo to hear about his upcoming documentary…By RNIB Connect Radio

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S2 Ep1192: Keeping Safe Around the Autumn and Winter Infections… 4:32

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As we move from autumn into winter for this week’s check in with Glasgow based Pharmacist Elizabeth Roddick it is all about how to keep safe from all the infections that seem to be around at the moment. Elizabeth began by giving some good advice to RNIB Connect Radio’s Toby Davey about whether it is better to wash with soap and water or use a hand …

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S2 Ep1442: Braille Christmas Cards and an In-Store Personal Braille Message Printing Service Too 9:48

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For the first time this year the charity Cards for Good Causes who through their website and pop-up shops sell a range of cards and gifts supporting many charities will be also selling in a number of their shops Braille Christmas cards in aid of the RNIB with an in-store facility to be able to print personalised Braille messages in the cards too. R…

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819: TV Guide - 3rd Nov Monday 3:13

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Reflections Podcast 02.11.2025 Julie Jones

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Client Services is the first point of call when you get in touch with Torch, and this week’s episode features new team leader Julie Jones. Julie talks about differences between life in South Africa and the UK, her sight loss journey and the main areas she’d like to focus on in her new job. To […]By Torch Trust

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818: TV Guide - 2nd Nov Sunday 2:42

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817: TV Guide - 1st Nov Saturday 3:10

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S2 Ep1440: Vidar Hjardeng MBE - Cyrano de Bergerac, AD Theatre Review 8:01

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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 week we have a new version of Edmond Rostand’s ‘Cyrano de Bergerac’ at the Royal Shakespeare Company’…

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S2 Ep1195: Internships Team Reflect on the Intern Day Event 6:09

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In this episode recorded at the end of the intern day held at Thomas Pocklington Trust, Hubert spoke ot the internships team, to get their thoughts on the event, and the future of the internships programmeBy RNIB Connect Radio

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448: Grant Harrold, Robert Twigger and Vivian French - Wigtown Book Festival 57:45

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In today's episode from Scotland's Book Town we chat to friend of the show, and author of over 300 books, Vivian French. We chat end of the world survival with author Robert Twigger and hear about King Charles' book collection from The Royal Butler, Grant Harrold. Plus we find new books in the RNIB Library.…

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S2 Ep1194: Employment Technology Support From Thomas Pocklington Trust 6:27

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After Hubert spoke to the Employment team at Thomas Pocklington Trust, he found out what services are available to support the technology aspect of employment, plus also we hear about the Tech Friday events from Jonathan and Graham.By RNIB Connect Radio

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S2 Ep1193: Additional Employment Support Offered By Thomas Pocklington Trust 3:36

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In this podcast, during the intern day at Thomas Pocklington Trust, Hubert finds out what other support is offered by the charity along with the internship opportunities.By RNIB Connect Radio

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S2 Ep1191: Matt Talks About His Internship Opportunity 6:34

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In this episode, Hubert speaks to Matt, who share his sight loss story, and why he chose to apply for this internship opportunity.By RNIB Connect Radio

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S2 Ep1190: Yemi Shares Her Intern Story 6:02

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In this podcast, Hubert chats to Yemi, another intern, who shares her journey in working as a teacher, and now talks about a change of direction as part of her internship.By RNIB Connect Radio

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S2 Ep1189: Carys Shares Her Intern Story 4:39

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In this podcast episode, Hubert hears some intern stories from the new interns at the event.By RNIB Connect Radio

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S2 Ep1437: UK Sight Loss Charity’s Monthly Campaigns Update 31/10/2025 10:09

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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 a call for your help with the assessment debate for Personal Independence Payments and get your MP to a Parliamentary event to support better vision rehabilitation. If you’d …

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S2 Ep1188: How To Support Your Guide Dog During Fireworks Season 9:10

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As the firework season is here, Hubert chats to Robert from Guide Dogs, and finds out how we can best support our guide dogs during a tricky time of year.By RNIB Connect Radio

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S2 Ep1438: Urgent Call For Improvement To Vision Rehabilitation 13:33

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UK sight loss charity RNIB is calling for improved access to Vision rehabilitation Services to help those losing their sight. RNIBs Allan Russel spoke to Alexis Horam to find out why the services are so vital and what are the problems faced by staff. Join RNIB's call to action and sign our petition: https://bit.ly/RNIBOutOfSight Image shows the RNI…

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815: TV Guide - Thursday 30th October 3:34

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S2 Ep1187: Charles Colquhoun Reflects on The Internship Programme and Employment Access 6:16

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In this episode from the Thomas Pocklington Trust Intern Day Event, Hubert speaks to Charles Colquhoun as they reflect on the success of the internships program, how to make employment more accessible and inclusive, and his message for the currant interns and future aplicants.By RNIB Connect Radio

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S2 Ep1436: Prepare Early For Christmas With Christmas Products From The RNIB Shop 6:11

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In this podcast, Hubert chats to Claire Maxwell from our very own shop, as she gives us the lowdown of what's available for customers who would like to start getting ready for Christmas early. 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 t…

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S2 Ep1435: Out Of Sight Campaign: Bhavini Makwana's Story 10:11

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New research published by RNIB shows delays to support following a sight loss diagnosis are leaving blind and partially sighted people at risk. Titled Life on Pause, the report shows a fifth of local authorities in England left people waiting for more than a year for a vision rehabilitation assessment and subsequent support. Whilst 85 per cent of l…

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814: TV Guide - Wednesday 29th October 3:15

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588: Tech Talk 588: Waymap Update, Spectrom Connect, Text To Speech 55:12

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This week, we’ll be hearing the latest from the indoor/outdoor navigation app ‘Waymap’. We’ll uncover more new features in iOS 26. Plus, we’ll be finding out about plans for a new dating app designed with blind and partially sighted people in mind. You can listen to the show live in the UK every Tuesday at 1pm on Freeview Channel 730, online at RNI…

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813: TV Guide - Tuesday 28th October 3:19

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812: TV Guide - Monday 27th October 3:41

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Reflections Podcast 26.10.2025 Time

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It’s nearly the end of October. And since this is the first Sunday after the clocks have gone back, Marilyn reflects on different aspects of time, from how Jesus always made time to heal those who needed it, to how time is a love language. To contact Torch Trust with any comments or feedback, call […]…

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S2 Ep1434: Charity Chief Exec's Customer Update 25/10/2025 10:09

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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 the launch of the Out Of Sight campaign and petition, there’s a look ahead to some big events in November and a Christmas nod to the RNIB shop. If you, or someo…

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810: TV Guide - Saturday 25th October 2:47

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S2 Ep1429: Vidar Hjardeng MBE - The Party Girls, AD Theatre Review 6:10

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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 week we have the sensational story of the Mitford sister’s with 'The Party Girls' at the Birmingham R…