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RNIB Connect Radio

RNIB Connect Radio is the UK radio station for blind and partially sighted people to find out what is happening in the community. You can also contribute and share your stories by emailing radio@rnib.org.uk. Get involved and join the conversation. Other great podcast channels from RNIB Connect Radio Conversations - Blind and partially sighted people speaking about a wide range of topics. Read On - The Audiobook show all about accessible reading. Tech Talk - Technology for blind and partially

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6:00

S2 Ep1809: Sight Village Central 1 - Bristol Braille...

RNIB Connect ·

2026/07/07

The ‘Sight Village Central’ exhibition returned to Birmingham this week. Our ‘Tech Talk’ team were on hand to find out about some of the latest assistive technology on offer. Callum Stoneman caught up with the Team at Bristol Braille Technology.

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9:06

S2 Ep1805: Charity Chief Exec's Customer Update...

RNIB Connect ·

2026/07/04

Each week, RNIB Connect Radio's Allan Russell sits down with Simon Antrobus, CEO of RNIB, to look at some of the big stories coming from the UK sight loss charity.This week Simon talks about creating RNIB’s new Purpose and working with BT on an important change for everyone with a landline telephone.If you, or someone you know, would like information on the support and services available from RNIB, go to www.rnib.org.ukYou can call our Helpline on 0303 123 9999 Or ask your Smart speaker to call

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8:42

S2 Ep1957: Spice Up the 90s Launches On RNIB Connect...

RNIB Connect ·

2026/07/03

A new presenter is joining our RNIB Connect Radio family.Rimple Raja is brining a new energy to our team as we celebrate biggest hits and most iconic artists of the 1990s. From Britpop and girl power to dance anthems, R&B grooves, chart-topping pop, blockbuster movies and more. Learn more about the show and Rimple's love for the decade as she speaks with Paulina Kuchorew.Listen to Spice up the 90s every Tuesday at 9pm, with a repeat Sunday at 4pm.Image shows: Rimple in the radio studio smiles

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5:04

S2 Ep1806: Vidar Hjardeng MBE - Mean Girls The...

RNIB Connect ·

2026/07/03

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 another audio described theatre review.This week we have iconic characters, razor-sharp wit and killer songs as the current tour of Mean Girls The Musical visited the Wolverhampton Grand Theatre with description by Professional Audio Describer Sue Reading. About ‘Mean Girls The Musical’Direct from the West End,

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5:05

S2 Ep1807: New RealSAM and Ravencourt Products Now...

RNIB Connect ·

2026/07/02

This time for our regular browse through the RNIB online shop with Charlee Jarvis, RNIB Shop’s Buying Administrator, we are looking at the RealSAM Pocket A17 Lifetime Phone and the Ravencourt Living Talking Easy USB Music and Radio Player which have just been added to the RNIB online shop. You will find out more about the RealSAM Pocket A17 Lifetime Phone, the Ravencourt Living Talking Easy USB Music and radio Player along with many other products in the RNIB online shop by visiting -

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4:52

S2 Ep1783: St. Mortiz - Travelogue 55 With Jonathan Abro

RNIB Connect ·

2026/07/01

Join Jonathan in the high apline resort town of St. Moritz in Switzerland.Listen to Travelogues every Wednesday on The Lunch Break from 12 noon to 1 pm.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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12:30

S2 Ep1804: In Other Worlds, Barbican Centre, Audio...

RNIB Connect ·

2026/07/01

The Barbican Centre’s new immersive exhibition ‘in Other Worlds’ invites visitors to step into the future as Liam Young’s imaginary worlds take over various locations at the Barbican inviting us to imagine the future of humanity and the challenges and adventures to come. This is the first major UK solo exhibition of the filmmaker and speculative architect Liam Young who operates in the spaces between design, fiction and futures. The works in the exhibition will immerse us in the consequences and

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8:29

S2 Ep1798: Race Across Devon Looking For Participants

RNIB Connect ·

2026/06/29

Based in Devon and fancy an adventure? Devon In Sight are hosting their own one-day version of the hit competition.Amelia spoke to Sarah Small, Head Office and Marketing Manager, and Keith Brokenshire, Access to Work – Access Assistant, to learn more.Learn more on the Devon in Sight website - Race Across Devon - Devon in SightImage shows the RNIB Connect Radio logo. On a white and black background ‘RNIB’ written in bold black capital letters and underline with a bold pink line. Underneath the line:

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5:19

S2 Ep1801: July Almanac 2026

RNIB Connect ·

2026/06/29

Summer is in full swing in this months Almanac, Amelia is here to share how July got it’s name and some of the birds you can listen out for this month.Learn more on the RSPB website - The year in nature: JulyImage shows the RNIB Connect Radio logo. On a white and black 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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18:08

S2 Ep1802: This Sound is Purple - Bringing Works of...

RNIB Connect ·

2026/06/29

We find out how both bespoke audio description and sound scapes can create a multi-sensory way into works of art for blind and partially sighted people as RNIB Connect Radio’s Toby Davey chats with Glenn Harvey, Sound Designer who is also the Founder and creator of the ‘This Sound is Purple’ exhibition that was on at the SQFT Space Gallery in Marylebone, London.Glenn explains to Toby about how the idea for the exhibition came about blending soundscapes and audio description together to bring works

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14:33

S2 Ep1803: Extant Returns to the Edinburgh Festival...

RNIB Connect ·

2026/06/29

Extant the UK’s leading professional performing arts company of blind and visually impaired artists is continuing to lead the conversation around accessibility in the arts, returning to the Edinburgh Festival Fringe this summer in partnership with Underbelly as principal venue partner which will include three enhance shows alongside a new visually impaired-led showcase on 18 August 2026 spanning theatre, dance and comedy .RNIB Connect Radio’s Toby Davey was joined by Dr Maria Oshodi, Artistic

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8:42

S2 Ep1797: UK Myths And Legends - RNIB Talking Books...

RNIB Connect ·

2026/06/27

Giants, monsters and dragons come to life as Amelia explores RNIB Talking book titles on UK Myths and legends.Find 'Strong Female Character' by Fern Brady, 'Mabinogi: lost legends and dark magic : a BBC Radio full-cast fantasy adventure' and 'The Loch Story' by Nicholas Witchell in the RNIB Talking Books Library.Learn more on the RNIIB Website - Talking books service I Books in accessible formats | RNIBImage shows the RNIB Connect Radio logo. On a white and black background ‘RNIB’ written in bold

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8:49

S2 Ep1800: Charity Chief Exec's Customer Update...

RNIB Connect ·

2026/06/27

Each week, RNIB Connect Radio's Allan Russell sits down with Simon Antrobus, CEO of RNIB, to look at some of the big stories coming from the UK sight loss charity.This week Simon talks about networking and a nod to some accessibility work in Northern Ireland.If you, or someone you know, would like information on the support and services available from RNIB, go to www.rnib.org.ukYou can call our Helpline on 0303 123 9999 or ask your Smart speaker to call RNIB's Helpline.#RNIBConnectImage shows Simon

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7:30

S2 Ep1952: RNC Ballroom Dancing Workshops

RNIB Connect ·

2026/06/26

The Royal National College for the Blind is holding regular ballroom dancing workshops for its students. David Hogg learns 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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9:28

S2 Ep1799: UK Sight Loss Charity’s Monthly Campaigns...

RNIB Connect ·

2026/06/26

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 a UK Parliamentary event and more discussions around driverless taxis.If you’d like more information on campaigns or want to get involved , email campaigns@rnib.org.ukYou can visit rnib.org.uk/newsor call our Helpline on 0303 123 9999Follow on your socials by searching for RNIB Campaigns#RNIBConnectImage Shows RNIB Connect

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9:03

S2 Ep1782: Swiss Alps Train Ride - Travelogue 54 With...

RNIB Connect ·

2026/06/24

Join Jonathan as an amazing feat of engineering takes his train up into the swiss alps.Listen to Travelogues every Wednesday on The Lunch Break from 12 noon to 1 pm.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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8:48

S2 Ep1796: The Coming Of Age Exhibition At The...

RNIB Connect ·

2026/06/23

‘The Coming of Age’ at The Wellcome Collection explores experiences and perceptions of ageing and asks how societies can adapt for us all to age better.They are hosting Lights Up and Audio Described Tours of the exhibition, have large print guides and a digital higlights tour available online.Amelia speaks to Jake Blackavar and Anja Richardson from The Wellcome Collection about the exhibition themes, some stand out pieces and access.Learn more about the exhibition and access on the Wellcome

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4:28

S2 Ep1795: Celebrating the 100th episode of the Mix...

RNIB Connect ·

2026/06/23

On Monday 29 June 2026 (and on Sunday 5 July at 1pm) Ken Reid will be marking the 100th episode of The Mix Tape show here on RNIB Connect Radio. Our Toby Davey recently caught up with Ken to find out what the show is all about, some of the themes that have featured on the show so far, what it has been like for Ken presenting the show and working with Barry Snell on putting the show together each week and maybe a hint of the theme for the 100th episode of the Mix Tape.You can catch the Mix Tape show

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15:46

S2 Ep1794: Internship Opportunity With The Office For...

RNIB Connect ·

2026/06/22

There’s an exciting opportunity to join the team behind the UK’s largest producer of official statistics. Hywel Davies has been finding out about a new work placement scheme with The Office for National Statistics.

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8:21

S2 Ep1793: RNIB Northern Ireland’s Monthly Campaigns...

RNIB Connect ·

2026/06/22

Each month, RNIB Connect Radio's Allan Russell is joined by some of RNIB Northern Ireland’s Campaigns Team to discuss some of the big projects they’re working on.This month’s topics include work on accessible voting and the charity Manifesto for next year’s elections and a transport hub accessibility launch.If you’d like to find out more, or get involved in campaigning, email campaignsni@rnib.org.uk#RNIBConnectImage shows the RNIB Connect Radio logo. On a white background ‘RNIB’ written in bold

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