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RNIB Connect Radio

RNIB Connect Radio is the UK radio station sharing stories of people living with sight loss. Listen to blind and partially sighted people talk about a wide range of topics of relevance to them and join the conversation yourself by emailing radio@rnib.org.uk Other great podcast channels from RNIB Connect Radio Connect - Our main channel with news, features and articles on sight loss. Read On - The Audiobook show all about accessible reading. Tech Talk - Technology for blind and partially sighted

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7:58

S2 Ep1282: Guide Dog Blogs: Herbie The Guide Dog

RNIB Conversations ·

2026/03/30

On Guide dog blogs this time, Hubert once again chats to Gary Mazin, this time about his second guide dog Herbie.

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6:25

S2 Ep1281: VocalEyes What’s On 30 March 2026

RNIB Conversations ·

2026/03/30

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 events included:Romeo & Juliet - Saturday 18 April, 2.30pm, Harold Pinter Theatre, LondonTeeth ‘N’ Smiles - Tuesday 21 April, 7.30pm, duke of York’s

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7:30

S2 Ep1280: Torch Trust - Accessible Christian Books...

RNIB Conversations ·

2026/03/25

With Easter just around the corner here on RNIB Connect Radio we thought it would be a good time to chat with our friends from Torch Trust, the Christian Sight Loss charity, to find out more about what they are able to offer to blind and partially sighted people of all ages who might be looking for an accessible Bible, Bible reading notes, Christian books and magazines plus much more too. Sarah Dawkins, Chief Executive of Torch Trust, firstly gives RNIB Connect Radio’s Toby Davey an overview of

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3:58

S2 Ep1278: What to Do When There Are Shortages of...

RNIB Conversations ·

2026/03/23

Following on from the recent news reports about shortages of medications such as Co-codamol 30/500 For this week’s check-in with Glasgow based Pharmacist Elizabeth Roddick it is all about what to do when there are shortages of medications.Elizabeth began by explaining to RNIB Connect Radio’s Toby Davey about what we should do if we have problems getting our medicines. Then to whether it is possible to buy cocodamol over the counter and can your GP change your prescription to something that is more

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4:37

S2 Ep1279: Dominick Hall - Passion For Gaming

RNIB Conversations ·

2026/03/19

In our sight loss story this week, Hubert chats with Dominick about his journey, and his love of gaming. You can also hear an extended version of our chat with him by searching for RNIB Tech Talk in your favourite podcast app.

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6:28

S2 Ep1277: VocalEyes What’s On 17 March 2026

RNIB Conversations ·

2026/03/17

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 events included:The Play That Goes Wrong - Sunday 22 March, 3pm, touch tour 1.45pm, The Duchesss Theatre, Aldwych, LondonEvening All Afternoon - Saturday 28

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11:03

S2 Ep1276: Phil's Story - An Exercise in Perspective

RNIB Conversations ·

2026/03/16

Phil Harrison is registered blind and at the end of April will run his first ever marathon as he takes on the 2026 London Marathon with his guide runner for Team RNIB. Phil spoke to RNIB Connect Radio about this exciting challenge alongside film-maker Reuben Armstrong, who has created an amazing documentary 'An Exercise in Perspective' about Phil's journey. Watch the documentary and support Phil here: Reuben & CoImage shows a fisheye camera angle points back at Phil as he runs. He is an older

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9:38

S2 Ep1276: Guide Dog Blogs: Gary's Gibson

RNIB Conversations ·

2026/03/16

On Guide Dog Blogs this week, Hubert chats to Gary to start a series about his guide dogs. Firstly, we hear about Gibson, Gary's first dog, and the special bond they had together.

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7:26

S2 Ep1275: Audio Description and Environment Project...

RNIB Conversations ·

2026/03/13

Charity VICTA UK is supporting young people is working to develop some exciting accessible materials for the Canal Museum in London. They recently held workshops around it in Scotland and Paulina caught up with one of the participants, Emmy Anstee, to learn more.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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5:56

S2 Ep1275: Claire Sisk and Briony May Williams bake...

RNIB Conversations ·

2026/03/11

For the RNIB Out of Sight campaign and the Life On Pause petition RNIB Ambassador, content creator and Radio Broadcaster Claire Sisk plus Celebrity Chef, Presenter and Podcaster Briony May Williams came together to film a baking session at PaperMill Studios in London to support the campaign and to encourage people to sign the petition which is all about the importance of Vision Rehabilitation Services ensuring blind and partially sighted people get the support they need when they need it.Claire and

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7:35

S2 Ep1274: Guide Dog Blogs - How George's Life Changed

RNIB Conversations ·

2026/03/09

On Guide dog blogs this week, Hubert chats to George Plumridge about his guide dog, and how his life has changed. They chat learning new environments and the joy of having very vocal guide dogs.

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7:08

S2 Ep1273: Lee Roak - Passion to Give Back to...

RNIB Conversations ·

2026/03/06

In this week's sight loss story, Hubert chats to Lee Roak. They talk his sight condition, Lee's passion for the support he has been given throughout his education journey, how he wants to give back, and his love for doing radio.

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15:48

S2 Ep1272: What Is It Like To Be A VI Woman On The...

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2026/03/03

With International Women’s Day celebrated on Sunday 8th of March, we’re discussing what it’s like to navigate the online space as a visually impaired woman.Joining Paulina Kuchorew on the Happy Hour are RNIB’s Social Media Officer Lisa Adams and blogger and Social Media Manager with RNIB Holly Tuke.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

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6:15

S2 Ep1270: VocalEyes What’s On 3 March 2026

RNIB Conversations ·

2026/03/03

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 events included:The Devil Wears Prada, Tuesday 10 March, 7.30pm, touch tour 5.15pm, Dominion Theatre, London,Fawlty Towers The Play, Thursday 12 March,

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8:15

S2 Ep1271: Dame Tracy Emin: A Second Life at Tate Modern

RNIB Conversations ·

2026/03/02

The landmark exhibition “Tracy Emin: A Second Life’ at Tate Modern traces 40 years of her groundbreaking practice, showcasing career-defining sensations alongside works never exhibited before.The exhibition celebrates Tracy Emin’s raw and confessional approach as she poses profound questions on love, trauma, and autobiography. Demonstrating her lifelong commitment to painting, showing her recent work as the culmination of the ways she has channelled her life into her art.At the Press View of the

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5:38

S2 Ep1269: Graham's Story - Aspiring To Help People

RNIB Conversations ·

2026/02/26

In our sight loss story this week, Hubert chats to Graham. They talk sight loss, how Braille has helped him with his education, and his business.

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9:37

S2 Ep1268: Guide Dog Blogs: Jane's Guide Dog Rosie

RNIB Conversations ·

2026/02/26

This week on Guide Dog Blogs, Hubert chats to Jane Manley about her guide dog Rosie. They talk about Jane's first thoughts up on meeting her guide dog, and also Rosie's love of police uniforms together with other things.

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20:42

S2 Ep1267: The Jazz Club: In Conversation with Ni Maxine

RNIB Conversations ·

2026/02/26

Ni Maxine is an award-winning Neo-jazz singer-songwriter based in Liverpool who has cemented herself as a rising star in the UK jazz scene. Championed across the NME, Jazz FM and the EFG London Jazz Festival, Ni is celebrated for her conscious, rich and resonant musical storytelling. ‘The Jazz Club's’ Jake Hart caught up with Ni to discuss the release of her debut EP ‘Mother’s Arms’, her upcoming UK tour, her journey to find community within music and the Liverpool jazz scene. For more information

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10:34

S2 Ep1266: Wes Anderson: the Archives audio described...

RNIB Conversations ·

2026/02/20

The Design Museum’s landmark exhibition Wes Anderson: the Archives charts the evolution of Anderson’s films from early experiments in the 1990s to more recent productions. Through the up-coming audio described tour of the exhibition on Friday 27 February at 10.30am blind and partially sighted people will get the opportunity to explore the design stories behind some of his award-winning and iconic films including; The Grand Budapest Hotel, Fantastic Mr. Fox and Isle of Dogs to just name a few.RNIB

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8:29

S2 Ep1265: Be My Eyes Launch A Tool To Support Blind...

RNIB Conversations ·

2026/02/20

Hubert talks to Mike and Andy from Be My Eyes about their new product which aims to support blind and partially sighted people a work, and providing them with an equal experience with their fellow staff. You can catch a longer version of this interview by checking out RNIB Tech Talk.

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