Best RNIB Connect Radio Podcasts (2025)

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

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

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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…

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788: TV Guide - Friday 3rd October 3:38

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S2 Ep1397: Aneurin Bevan University Health Board Becomes an RNIB Visibility Better Employer 11:22

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Aneurin Bevan University Health Board is the first NHS Trust and Health Board in the UK to become an RNIB Visibility Better Employer. The Visibility Better Employer standard is an RNIB programme for employers, backed by major organisations including Tesco and the Department for Work & Pensions, helping them to become better and more inclusive emplo…

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S2 Ep1396: Great British Bake Off - Looking for Blind and Partially Sighted Bakers for the Next Series 8:58

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Are you a fan of Channel 4’s baking show ‘The Great British Bake Off’ and think your baking might be worthy of a Paul Hollywood handshake or good enough for you to become star Baker? Well now is your chance to take part in the technical challenge and bring your show stopper to the top table as Love Productions, the production company behind The Gre…

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787: TV Guide - Thursday 2nd October 3:21

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S2 Ep1395: Making Payments More Accessible With The TaluCard 10:13

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A new type of accessible payment card could be making its way to your pocket very soon. Hywel Davies has been hearing about the TaluCard. For more information, visit the TaluCard website - Talu Image shows the RNIB Connect Radio logo. On a white background ‘RNIB’ written in bold black capital letters and underlined with a bold pink line. Underneath…

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S2 Ep1394: Lee Miller - A Major Retrospective at Tate Britain 12:51

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Tate Britain presents the largest retrospective of photographer Lee Miller ever staged. Spanning the full breadth of Miller’s multifaceted practice, from her participation in French surrealism to her war reportage, the exhibition reveals how her innovative and fearless approach pushed the boundaries of photography, producing some of the most iconic…

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786: TV Guide - Wednesday 1st October 3:29

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584: Tech Talk 584: WeWalk Event, Touch Beyond Vision, Your Emails 59:43

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This week, we hear how Hubert Pawelkiewicz got on when he visited the WeWalk smart cane event in London. Plus, Toby Davey hears about a photography exhibition that uses AI to makes photographs more accessible for blind and partially sighted visitors. You can listen to the show live in the UK every Tuesday at 1pm on Freeview Channel 730, online at R…

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S2 Ep1391: South East London Sight Loss Council - Free Live Well, Get Active Day 6:51

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A great opportunity for blind and partially sighted people living in South East London to try a range of VI sports at the South East London Sight Loss Council’s Free Live Well, Get Active Day at Sidcup Leisure Centre on Saturday 25 October from 12 noon to 5pm. Accessible sports and activities range from VI Tennis and VI Cricket to spin, Zumba, and …

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785: TV Guide - Tuesday 30th September 3:24

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S2 Ep1180: Opportunity For Blind And Partially Sighted People IN Lancashire To Try Out Different Sports With Help From The Lancashire Sight Loss Council 5:39

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If you are blind or partially sighted, and would like to see what sports you can play which have been created or adapted with sight loss in mind, the Lancashire Sight Loss Council is putting on an event to allow people to do just that.By RNIB Connect Radio

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S2 Ep1180: Guide Dog Blogs: James and The Story Of The Football Guide Dog 9:04

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Hubert welcomes James O'Driscoll back to Guide Dog Blogs this week, as he finds out how his training, and the first few weeks with his new guide dog have been. We also find out a funny habit, and a very interesting talent of his new friend.By RNIB Connect Radio

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S2 Ep1392: New RNIB Support Groups Available 5:26

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RNIB are launching a new series of support groups run by qualified counsellors. Hywel Davies has been hearing about the benefits of sharing your story. Image shows the RNIB Connect Radio logo. On a white background ‘RNIB’ written in bold black capital letters and underlined with a bold pink line. Underneath the line: ‘Connect Radio’ is written in b…

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S2 Ep1179: VocalEyes What’s On 29 September 2025 6:51

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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 Ep1178: More About Supplements… 5:12

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Following on from the recent check in with Glasgow based Pharmacist Elizabeth Roddick where we talked about vitamin D, we thought it would be good to talk further about other supplements this time. RNIB Connect Radio’s Toby Davey began by asking Elizabeth about other supplements that might help us with Elizabeth explaining about the benefits of ome…

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784: TV Guide - Monday 29th September 3:27

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