Best RNIB Connect Radio Podcasts (2025)

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S2 Ep1162: Charity Chief Exec's Customer Update 14/06/2025 12:35

5h ago12:35

12:35

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 has some welfare and employment news and would you be interested in becoming RNIB’s next CEO? If you, or someone you know, would like information on the support and service…

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680: TV Guide - Monday 16th June 3:27

15h ago3:27

3:27

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680: TV Guide - Sunday 15th June 2:27

1d ago2:27

2:27

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680: TV Guide - Saturday 14th June 2:45

3d ago2:45

2:45

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Volunteering Experience With Vista, Interview With Craig Brown. 4:07

3d ago4:07

4:07

Would you like to hear all about Craig Brown's experience of volunteering with a sight loss charity? Well, Jennifer Murray finds out more. 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…

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Chatterbox Talking Newspaper, Interview With Paul Henderson. 6:14

3d ago6:14

6:14

Would you like to hear about a talking newspaper called Chatterbox based in Norwich? Jennifer Murray chats to Paul Henderson to find out more. You can contact Chatterbox Talking Newspaper in any of the following ways: Email Address: [email protected] Phone: 01603765365 Website: www.cbtn.org.uk Facebook: www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61567246585…

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S2 Ep1148: Vidar Hjardeng MBE - Marie & Rosetta, AD Theatre Review 6:08

3d ago6:08

6:08

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 Vidar was reviewing the musical ‘Marie & Rosetta’ at the Wolverhampton Grand Theatre wh…

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S2 Ep1161: RNIB's Reaction To Govenment Spending Review 7:50

3d ago7:50

7:50

The UK government recently released their spending review but how will it affect the sight loss community… Barry Snell spoke to RNIB's Head of Campaigns and Public Affairs Sophie Dodgeon to find out more Click here to find out more about RNIB Image shows the RNIB Connect Radio logo. On a white background ‘RNIB’ written in bold black capital letters…

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428: Kelly McCaughrain & Matt Goodfellow - Carnegie Medal for Writing 57:45

3d ago57:45

57:45

Today on Read On we're continuing our interviews with authors on the shortlist for the Carnegie Medal for Writing. This week Kelly McCaughrain on Little Bang and Matt Goodfellow on The Final Year, plus we find some new audiobooks out now and available from RNIB Library.By RNIB Connect Radio

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S2 Ep1160: Join Us For The RNIB Products And Advice Centre Relaunch 5:05

3d ago5:05

5:05

The RNIB's Products And Advice Centre in Belfast City Centre is relaunching on the 26th July and the public are invited to come along on the day and be part of things Barry Snell chats to RNIB’s Louise Kenny to learn more about the relaunch of RNIB’s Products and Advice Centre To find out more about RNIB Northern Ireland click here Image shows the …

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Forest Talk Talking Newspaper, Interview With Christine Mora. 7:01

3d ago7:01

7:01

Would you like to hear about Forest Talk Talking Newspaper? Jennifer Murray chats to Christine Mora to learn more. You can contact Forest Talk Talking Newspaper in any of the following ways: Website: https://foresttalk.co.uk/ Mobile: 07903 240 296 Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/ForestTalkII Image description: Image shows the RNIB Connect R…

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679: TV Guide - Friday 13th June 3:12

4d ago3:12

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S2 Ep1156: Father's Day 2025 - Callum Stoneman On Life As A Blind Parent 21:14

4d ago21:14

21:14

Callum Stoneman is well known to listeners of RNIB Connect Radio as the host of ‘Tech Talk’, but he’s also recently become a dad. Ahead of Father’s Day Hywel Davies has been finding out what Callum’s experience has been like as a blind parent.By RNIB Connect Radio

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S2 Ep1158: Edward Burra and Ithell Colquhoun, Two Very Influential British Artists at Tate Britain 11:42

4d ago11:42

11:42

Two new exhibitions at Tate Britain are showcasing the work of Edward Burra and Ithell Colquhoun, two very influential British artists who had links with the Surrealists movement. After the press view at Tate Britain for both exhibitions on Wednesday 11 June 2025 RNIB Connect Radio’s Toby Davey caught up with Eliza Spindel, Assistant Curator of bot…

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S2 Ep1157: Sight Village Central Preview 2025 4:50

4d ago4:50

4:50

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 Central. For more information, visit the QAC website - Sight Village Central 2025 - Queen Alexandra College…

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679: TV Guide - Thursday 12th June 2:55

5d ago2:55

2:55

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S2 Ep1150: Hanoi and Ha Giang Travelogue 7:19

5d ago7:19

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Join Jonathan Abro on the first of our Vietnam Travelogue series. This week he steps onto the streets of Hanoi and takes a bus journey along the Ha Giang loop. Tune in to 'The Lunch Break' on RNIB Connect Radio every weekday from 12 noon to 1pm for more Travelogues. Image shows the RNIB Connect Radio logo. On a white background ‘RNIB’ written in bo…

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S2 Ep1155: Sir Charlie Mayfield Review Team - RNIB Host 'Keep Britain Working' Roundtable 5:30

5d ago5:30

5:30

RNIB recently hosted a roundtable, facilitated by by the Sir Charlie Mayfield Review team, discussing the 'Keep Britain Working Review'. The discussion explored how employers and employees can work together to improve employment outcomes for people with disabilities. Hubert spoke to the team to learn more about the review. Image shows the RNIB Conn…

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S2 Ep1149: Borneo And New York Travelogue 5:40

5d ago5:40

5:40

Join Jonathan Abro on a boat trip in Borneo and wandering the streets of New York city. Tune in to 'The Lunch Break' on RNIB Connect Radio every weekday from 12 noon to 1pm for more Travelogues. 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…

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S2 Ep1129: Birmingham Futsal's Doug Pratt On The EE FA Disability Cup Partially Sighted Final 6:24

5d ago6:24

6:24

A weekend of disability football is on the horizon as the finals of the ‘EE FA Disability Cup’ are coming to St George’s Park. Hywel Davies has been hearing about the upcoming Visually Impaired final. For more information in the ‘EE FA Disability Cup’, visit the FA website - EE Disability FA Cup 2025…

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S2 Ep1149: Japanese Onsen Baths Travelogue 5:47

5d ago5:47

5:47

Join Jonathan for a serene bathing experience at the Japanese Onsens. Tune in to 'The Lunch Break' on RNIB Connect Radio every weekday from 12 noon to 1pm for more Travelogues. 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: ‘Connec…

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S2 Ep1149: Slovenia Travelogue 6:10

5d ago6:10

6:10

Join Jonathan on his travels to the beautiful Lake Bled in Slovenia. Tune in to 'The Lunch Break' on RNIB Connect Radio every weekday from 12 noon to 1pm for more Travelogues. 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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679: TV Guide - Wednesday 11th June 3:16

6d ago3:16

3:16

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1149: Shaun Hayward on Making and Recording Music as a Blind or Partially Sighted Person 9:53

6d ago9:53

9:53

As a blind or partially sighted person have you ever thought about setting up your own recording studio and producing your own music? Well RNIB Connect Radio’s Toby Davey caught up with Shaun Hayward, a blind musician and ballroom dancer who in the early 2000s set up a basement studio in Leeds with his blind musician friend Joe Kenny which was very…

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1146: Losing Sight As A Teenager And Support From Sea Cadets 7:14

6d ago7:14

7:14

Issy was worried she’d have to leave Sea Cadets after her vision changed at age 13, but the Loughborough branch in Leicestershire adapted to help her pursue her goals. Amelia learned more… Learn more about Sea Cadets on their websiteBy RNIB Connect Radio

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568: Tech Talk 568: Tech Freedom, Brailling Board Game, Email Roundup 57:43

6d ago57:43

57:43

This week, we talk to the team behind the android app ‘Tech Freedom’ which aims to enhance independence, productivity, and access to digital resources for blind and partially sighted people. Plus, we’ll be hearing about a new board game which showcases braille. You can listen to the show live in the UK every Tuesday at 1pm on Freeview Channel 730, …

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Frederick Forsyth at the RNIB Studios 12:39

6d ago12:39

12:39

Frederick Forsyth, the author of The Day Of The Jackal, has died at the age of 86 after a brief illness. He was a great supporter of RNIB Talking Books, visiting the studios many times to record messages and raise awareness, and even to record a small non-fiction tale he wrote for us as part of a fundraising effort to re-archive our old tape record…

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Braille Classes, EyeCan Jersey, Interview With Mark Coxshall. 5:31

6d ago5:31

5:31

As many of you know, it has been 200 years since Braille was first created by Louis Braille. EyeCan, a sight loss charity based on Jersey is teaching local people Braille. To find out more about it, Jennifer Murray chats to Mark Coxshall from the charity. You can reach out to EyeCan Jersey in any of the following ways: EYECAN’s Website: https://eye…

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S2 Ep1129: VocalEyes What’s On 10 June 2025 6:29

6d ago6:29

6:29

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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678: TV Guide - Tuesday 10th June 2:59

7d ago2:59

2:59

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Five Valleys Talking Newspaper, Interview With David Harries. 6:15

7d ago6:15

6:15

Would you like to learn a bit about Five Valleys Talking Newspaper? Jennifer Murray speaks to David Harris to find out more. Five Valleys Talking Newspaper can be contacted in any of the following ways: Email Address: [email protected] Mobile: 07882672647 Facebook Page: Five Valley Sounds - Stroud's Talking Newspaper | Facebook Image descript…

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S2 Ep1144: NHS Relaunch Campaign Encouraging Breast Cancer Screening Attendance 8:10

7d ago8:10

8:10

The NHS in England has launched a new phase of the ‘Help Us, Help You’ campaign to encourage blind and partially sighted women to attend their breast screening appointment when invited. Amelia spoke to RNIB Chair Of Trustees, Anna Tylor, about the importance of attending screening appointments. Learn more about breast cancer screenings by going to …

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677: TV Guide - Monday 9th June 2:51

8d ago2:51

2:51

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Reflections 08.06.2025 Pentecost

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In this Pentecost Sunday episode, we dive deeper into the events of the first Pentecost, also dubbed The Church’s birthday. We will explore everything from bible readings and reflections to a fictional account of what it might have been like to be there when the holy spirit descended on the disciples. To contact Torch Trust […]…

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677: TV Guide - Sunday 8th June 2:29

9d ago2:29

2:29

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677: TV Guide - Saturday 7th June 2:38

10d ago2:38

2:38

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427: Brian Conaghan & Luke Palmer - Carnegie Medal for Writing 57:45

10d ago57:45

57:45

In today's episode, we talk to two more authors on the Carnegie Medal for Writing shortlist, Luke Palmer on his book Play and Brian Conaghan on Treacle Town, plus we find some new books out now and available from the RNIB Library.By RNIB Connect Radio

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Something for The Weekend - 06/06/2025 7:45

10d ago7:45

7:45

Something for The Weekend highlights the best in accessible streaming content every week. This week, Hannah reccomends a new TV show to relax with, a new audiobook to get lost in and new music to move your body to! Image shows the RNIB Connect Radio logo. On a white background ‘RNIB’ written in bold black capital letters and underline with a bold p…

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S2 Ep1147: Could Volunteering Be Good For You? 10:17

10d ago10:17

10:17

Volunteers make a significant and positive impact for charities but could volunteering really help you as an individual? RNIB Connect Radio’s Allan Russell spoke to Mari Jones and Jo Keller, from RNIB, to find out how volunteers help deliver vital services and what individuals can gain from giving their time… If you’d like to find out more about vo…

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S2 Ep1142: Vidar Hjardeng MBE - Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat, AD Theatre Review 5:04

10d ago5:04

5:04

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 We have the smash-hit London Palladium production of Tim Rice and Andrew Lloyd Webber’s ‘Joseph an…

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676: TV Guide - Friday 6th June 3:40

11d ago3:40

3:40

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S2 Ep1146: Priya Herian on Making Her Artwork Accessible for Her Father and Other Blind and Partially Sighted People 17:42

11d ago17:42

17:42

Priya Herian is a British Indian contemporary artist who has an exhibition of her work at The Brick Lane Gallery in London from 2 to 13 July 2025 with audio descriptions of the artwork produced by Priya, inspired by her father’s journey with blindness, making art accessible to her father and other blind and partially sighted people too. RNIB Connec…

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Vision Support, Interview With Nia Greer. 9:23

11d ago9:23

9:23

Would you like to hear about the many different services which Vision Support have on offer as well as the great work they do? Well Jennifer Murray catches up with Nia Greer from the charity to find out more. You can reach out to Vision Support in any of the following ways: Website www.visionsupport.org.uk/ For referrals you can email referrals@vis…

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S2 Ep1128: Research in London Looking for Blind and Partially Sighted Participants 8:36

11d ago8:36

8:36

Blind and partially sighted people have an opportunity to get involved in Neuroscience Research conducted at Goldsmiths, University of London. The study explores how people who are blind or severely visually impaired sense their body’s internal signals, like their heartbeat, and how this relates to feelings and emotions. Joining Paulina Kuchorew to…

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S2 Ep1127: Story Of Mark Long who set up his own gym 6:39

11d ago6:39

6:39

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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S2 Ep1145: Visually Impaired Rugby Player Aaron Fowler 10:27

11d ago10:27

10:27

Aaron Fowler has been playing visually impaired rugby for the last six years, he tells Hywel Davies about the positive impact the game has had on his life. You can find out more about Visually Impaired Rugby and the work of the Change Foundation here - Visually Impaired Rugby - The Change FoundationBy RNIB Connect Radio

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S2 Ep1126: Trek The Sahara Desert For Charity! 8:06

11d ago8:06

8:06

Could you take on an adventure of a lifetime and trek across the Sahara desert, all in support of a good cause? Well, Colin Hetherington and James Clarke are doing just that as they take on the challenge for charity Retina UK. They spoke with Paulina Kuchorew about the upcoming challenge. Image shows the RNIB Connect Radio logo. On a white backgrou…

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676: TV Guide - Thursday 5th June 3:11

12d ago3:11

3:11

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