Best RNIB Connect Radio Podcasts (2025)

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

26d ago8:17

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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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S2 Ep925: BBSUK Post Conference chat With Emma Hughes 5:07

1h ago5:07

5:07

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

1h ago6:08

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

1h ago7:02

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

27m ago5:41

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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

2h ago2:58

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By RNIB Connect Radio

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

7h 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

3h 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

11h 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

11h 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

15h ago5:46

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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

12h 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

15h ago3:19

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By RNIB Connect Radio

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

22h ago7:42

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

1d ago3:28

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By RNIB Connect Radio

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

2d ago20:21

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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

3d ago2:45

2:45

By RNIB Connect Radio

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

4d 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

4d ago6:22

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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 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

4d 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

4d 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

4d 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

4d ago9:18

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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

4d 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

4d ago9:05

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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

5d ago3:14

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S2 Ep1093: East Kilbride Talking Newspaper 3:55

5d 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

6d ago3:11

3:11

By RNIB Connect Radio

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

6d 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

6d 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

7d ago3:06

3:06

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

7d 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 Ep919: Hay Fever, What Is It and How Best to Treat It… 5:06

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

7d 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 Ep1091: Get Involved In Local And National Campaigning 5:12

7d 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

8d ago3:37

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By RNIB Connect Radio

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

9d ago3:41

3:41

By RNIB Connect Radio

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Reflections 20.04.2025, Easter Sunday 48:44

9d ago48:44

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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 […]…

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666: TV Guide - Sunday 20th April 2:50

10d ago2:50

2:50

By RNIB Connect Radio

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666: TV Guide - Saturday 19th April 2:58

11d ago2:58

2:58

By RNIB Connect Radio

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420: Dame Stella Rimington - The Hidden Hand 57:44

11d ago57:44

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Stella Rimington was the first female director general of MI5 and brings true authenticity to her books about spying and espionage. She talks to Robert Kirkwood about her career, her Liz Carlyle books and her imagined end, plus her two new Manon Tyler books. Dame Rimington also talks about how her failing eyesight due to AMD is affecting her abilit…

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S2 Ep1086: Vidar Hjardeng MBE - Only Fools and Horses The Musical, AD Theatre Review 4:51

11d ago4:51

4:51

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 have the smash-hit musical that is ‘Only Fools and Horses The Musical’ as the curren…

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665: TV Guide - Friday 18th April 3:36

13d ago3:36

3:36

By RNIB Connect Radio

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S2 Ep918: Beyond Vision Art Exhibition from Vision Northumberland 3:48

12d ago3:48

3:48

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S2 Ep1089: Josh Loebner - Global Head Of Inclusive Design at VML 9:31

12d ago9:31

9:31

Josh Loebner, PhD, has 20 years of experience in advertising and inclusive design. He is partially sighted and supports global brand initiatives centring on inclusive design, disability, and accessibility. He also does research focused on greater disability inclusion within integrated marketing campaigns, and the advertising creative process. Here …

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Sound Arounds Ards Talking Newspaper, Interview With Alison Coyle. 5:10

13d ago5:10

5:10

Would you like to learn all about Sound Around Ards Talking Newspaper? Well Jennifer Murray chats to Alison Coyle to find out more. If you would like to contact Sound Around Ards Talking Newspaper, you can do so in the following ways: Sound Arounds Ards Email Address: [email protected] Mobile: 07977473080 Image description: Image shows th…

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