Best RNIB Connect Radio Podcasts (2025)

It’s the first Sunday in Advent, and in churches all around the world, one candle is being lit to signify hope. So this episode features a hopeful reflection from Vicki Bryson, a snippet from last year’s carol service and a excerpt of the book Journey With Me Through Christmas by Catherine Campbell, which focuses on […]…

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846: TV Guide - Sunday 30th November 2:45

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845: TV Guide - Saturday 29th November 2:59

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S2 Ep1394: Phoenix Cup International Tournament 14:11

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With news on a major tournament for disabled golfers, including those who are blind or partially sighted, Here’s Allan Russell with Jim Gales from Phoenix Golf and Mark Arnold from American Blind Golf… 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. Und…

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S2 Ep1513: Changes to Motability and Inaccurate Press Reporting 16:41

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Inaccurate press reporting, social media backlashes against disabled people and the UK Chancellor’s Autumn Budget have all compounded concerns from the disabled community about public perception and the future of the Motability scheme. RNIB Connect Radio’s David Hogg spoke to Allan Russell about the worries and the response from Motability.…

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S2 Ep1514: Charity Chief Exec's Customer Update 29/11/2025 7:47

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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 a meeting at Moorfields Eye Hospital, more audio description talks at the BBC and a look at the recent UK Autumn Budget. If you, or someone you know, would like…

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452: Annaliese Avery - The Wycherleys plus Renita Boyle and Charlotte Bennie - Wigtown Book Festival 57:45

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In the final show this year recorded in Scotland's Book Town, we chat to author Annaliese Avery about her new series, The Wycherleys, storyteller Renita Boyle has some Wild Words and listener Charlotte Bennie, and her guide dog Christie, tell us what the Wigtown Book Festival is like for accessibility. Plus as always, we find some new books in the …

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S2 Ep1512: Some Festive Audio Described Highlights From MindsEye Description. 10:43

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With a look at some festive, audio described, shows, here’s Allan Russell with Anne Hornsby…By RNIB Connect Radio

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S2 Ep1511: More Help For Blind And Partially Sighted People In Orkney 7:32

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RNIB Scotland has launched a new project, designed to provide more advice, support, events and community connections for blind and partially sighted people in rural and isolated areas. This month, David Hogg spoke to Sarah Richings who lives in Orkney If you live in Scotland, are blind or partially sighted, and would like more info, go to www.rnib.…

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844: TV Guide - Friday 28th November 3:22

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S2 Ep1224: Liam Archer Shares His Sight Loss Journey and His Journey TO Represent England's National Football Team 7:31

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What's it like to be picked to represent your country in blind football? How different is specialist education to mainstream schools? All these questions and more are covered in this week's sight loss story as Hubert chats to Liam Archer.By RNIB Connect Radio

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S2 Ep1510: UK Sight Loss Charity’s Monthly Campaigns Update 27/11/2025. 11:57

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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 RNIB’s response to the UK Chancellor’s Autumn Budget and a look back at a recent Parliamentary event. If you’d like more information on campaigns or want to get involved , em…

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843: TV Guide - Thursday 27th November 3:10

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S2 Ep1509: Cooking And Communication Tools In The RNIB Shop 9:15

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How can tech help with you festive preparations? Amelia spoke to Claire Maxwell from the RNIB Shop to learn about tools to help with cooking and catching up with loved ones. Visit the RNIB Shop here - RNIB Shop Image shows the RNIB Connect Radio logo. On a white background ‘RNIB’ written in bold black capital letters and underline with a bold pink …

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S2 Ep1223: Elizabeth Roddick Discusses Access to Medicine During Festive Period 3:26

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Pharmacist Elizabeth Roddick joins Barry Snell to look ahead to the festive period and to discuss access to medicine during the holidays. Elizabeth also talks about opening times, repeat prescriptions and about keeping over the counter medicines at home. To get in touch with Elizabeth you can email [email protected] or for more information …

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842: TV Guide - Wednesday 26th November 3:09

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S2 Ep1508: Join The Blind and VI Football Festival In London 6:17

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Celebrate ‘International Day of Persons With Disabilities’ with Bloomsbury Football Foundation as they prepare to host a very special day of football fun. Hywel Davies has been finding out more. For more information and sign up details, visit the website - Blind & VI Football Festival 2025 · LumaBy RNIB Connect Radio

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592: Tech Talk 592: Sight Village London Reports, Orbit Player Demo, Your Emails 1:01:55

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This week, Hubert Pawelkiewicz takes us along to Sight Village London as he takes in the best of what the exhibition has to offer. Callum Stoneman will be getting hands on with the Orbit Player from Orbit Research. Plus, we’ll be doing our best to answer some of your emails. You can listen to the show live in the UK every Tuesday at 1pm on Freeview…

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S2 Ep1222: Attending a Photography Course When You Are Visually Impaired 7:51

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There are many engaging workshops that young blind and partially sighted people can take part in to grow in confidence, socialise and learn new skills. Recently, charity VICTA together with the London Institute of Photography held a few day Photography Course and Emmy Anstee joins us know to share what it was like taking part, and perhaps also shar…

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S2 Ep1221: VocalEyes What’s On 25 November 2025 8:26

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Now for a roundup of accessible arts events as RNIB Connect Radio's Paulina Kuchorew 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 an…

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S2 Ep1507: Seasonal Sale At The RNIB Shop 3:58

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It's the season for festivities, and also a good Christmas sale. In this podcast, Hubert catches up with the RNIB Shop to find out what items are available as part of the seasonal shop sale.By RNIB Connect Radio

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S2 Ep1220: Guide Dog Blogs: Guide Dog Requirements 8:24

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This week on Guide Dog Blogs, Hubert chats to Holly Tuke from our social media team. They talk unique guide dog requirements, as we find out what Holly needs from her guide dog, and how her needs can be met. Plus they also discuss the skills and personality Holly would like her possible dog to have.By RNIB Connect Radio

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S2 Ep1219: Nick Pages Shares His Sight Loss Journey 8:15

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This week in our Sight Loss Story, Hubert chats to Nick, who's sight loss has not prevented him from going to university, playing Tennis and doing internet radio.By RNIB Connect Radio

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841: TV Guide - Tuesday 25th November 3:11

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S2 Ep1506: 'Chris McCausland: Seeing into the Future' - Reaction From The 'Tech Talk' Team 6:24

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The ‘Tech Talk’ team reflect on the recent BBC documentary ‘Chris McCausland: Seeing into the Future’. Asking what impact technology like artificial intelligence and autonomous vehicles will have on blind and partially sighted people in the future and how RNIB can offer support in the present day. For more information, visit the RNIB shop - RNIB Sh…

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840: TV Guide - Monday 24th November 3:50

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Reflections Podcast 23.11.2025 Blessings Of Blindness

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It’s easy to talk about the more challenging aspects of being blind. And although it’s important to do so, to improve quality of life for blind and partially sighted people, it’s also important to stop and appreciate when being blind can give you advantages in life. In this episode, we’re hearing from Stephanie Sergeant about […]…

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839: TV Guide - Sunday 23rd November 2:59

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838: TV Guide - Saturday 22nd November 2:54

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S2 Ep1218: Safety Solutions from VI Safety 6:06

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How can blind and partially sighted people keep themselves safe outdoors and in the home? Hubert speaks to VI safety about the solutions they offer.By RNIB Connect Radio

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S2 Ep1217: Traveling Around London With Travel Hands 3:49

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In this episode Hubert finds out about the latest updates from Travel Hands, who enable blind and partially sighted people to travel around London in a unique way.By RNIB Connect Radio

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S2 Ep1216: Phones And Especially Designed Smart Watches from Synapptic 4:55

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Hubert speaks to Synnaptic in this episode, and hears about their software which makes Smartphones more user friendly and accessible. They also talk to him about their smart watches.By RNIB Connect Radio

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S2 Ep1215: Unique Experiences For Blind And Partially Sighted Guests from Starboard Hotels 2:43

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Starboard Hotels speak to Hubert as they share information about special experiences they put on for blind and partially sighted visitors at their hotels.By RNIB Connect Radio

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S2 Ep1214: Affordable Braille Devices From Orbit 3:33

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If you are a fan of Braille Tech, in this episode Hubert talks to Orbit research, who are committed to offering affordable Braille devices of various kind.By RNIB Connect Radio

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S2 Ep1213: Optelec Share Their Magnification Range Plus Other Devices 2:40

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Find out what devices are available from Optelec as Hubert speaks to Ben to find out more.By RNIB Connect Radio

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S2 Ep1212: New Technology Solution For Night Blindness 3:50

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Hubert finds out how the Luna Glasses will soon be able to help low vision users who find it difficult to navigate in the dark.By RNIB Connect Radio

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S2 Ep1211: Hubert Learns about Keratoconus 3:00

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In this episode, Hubert speaks to a charity who supports people with the sight condition called Keratoconus. He finds out what it is, and what the group does to support their members.By RNIB Connect Radio

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S2 Ep1210: Braille Technology including Braille Graphics from Index Braille 2:57

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Hubert chats to Index Braille in this podcast, as they talk about their devices, and Hubert also gets to try out their Braille graphics which are created using their own software.By RNIB Connect Radio

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S2 Ep1209: HumanWare update on the latest Software and Devices 5:21

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HumanWare chat to Hubert in this episode as they share updates on their latest software updates, plus new devices.By RNIB Connect Radio

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S2 Ep1208: Glidance Provide An Update On Their Mobility Innovation 7:34

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In this podcast Hubert speaks to Glidance, as he finds out the latest updates about a very anticipated mobility aid from the company, who has been working with the blind and partially sighted community throughout the process of development.By RNIB Connect Radio

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S2 Ep1207: Blind Ambition Helping Blind And Partially Sighted People TO Job Search and Get Connected 3:55

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In this episode you can find out about Blind Ambition, as Hubert chats to Yemi at Sight Village London.By RNIB Connect Radio

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S2 Ep1206: Be My Eyes At Sight Village London 2025 5:15

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In this episode Hubert catches up with Be My Eyes to find out their latest updates including information on their latest partnerships with Tesco and BT.By RNIB Connect Radio

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S2: New Startup Ashirase Provides A Navigation Solution Within Footware 2:27

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Have you ever wanted a navigation solution that sits within your shoos? Well Hubert here chats to a company working on just that.By RNIB Connect Radio

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S2 Ep1505: Charity Chief Exec's Customer Update 22/11/2025 11:04

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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 charity’s Westminster event, taking part in a major piece of work around employment and there’s comment on the publication of the latest Covid-19 report. If…

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S2 Ep1504: UK Charity Responds To Latest Covid-19 Inquiry Report 9:54

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Sight loss charity RNIB has been responding to the latest Covid-19 report, which highlights failings that negatively impacted blind and partially sighted people, by governments around the UK. RNIB Connect Radio’s Allan Russell spoke with Sophie Dudgeon, Head of Campaigns and Public Affairs for RNIB, about the main findings. Image shows the RNIB Con…

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451: Nicholas Jubber and Ambrose Parry - Wigtown Book Festival 57:45

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Today Robert Kirkwood chats to Nicholas Jubber about Monsterland, a journey around the world's dark imagination and he also talks to an author with two heads ... those being that of Christopher Brookmyre and Marisa Haetzman AKA Ambrose Parry, about the latest Raven and Fisher mystery, The Death of Shame. We also travel to the RNIB Library to find s…