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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.

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S2 · E1918
Saturday · 7 min
S2 Ep1918: Tactile Sonograms From Guide Dogs In 'First Hello' Pilot Project
For many parents, seeing their baby on an ultrasound screen is a milestone they’ll never forget. But how can b and ps people experience that exciting moment? Guide Dogs has launched First Hello, a pilot transforming traditional 20-week printed ultrasound scans into tactile sonograms. Amelia spoke to Kerry Bevan, Head of Support Services at Guide Dogs, to learn more. Learn more on the Guide Dogs website - First hello | Tactile sonograms for people with sight loss 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.
S2 · E1917
Saturday · 7 min
S2 Ep1917: Charity Chief Exec's Customer Update 12/09/2026
For this week’s CEO update on RNIB Connect Radio as Chief Executive Simon Antrobus is still on annual leave Dan Fisher RNIB’s Chief Strategy and Public Affairs Officer sits in for Simon to look at some of the big stories coming from the UK sight loss charity. Dan began by talking about the launch of the ‘Audio is King’ report at the conference at the RNIB Grimaldi Building (Thursday 8 September 2026) looking into increasing audio description through the establishment of a possible secondary audience for AD. Then to the first new Gruffalo story in 20 years with ‘Gruffalo Granny’ and the launch of the Braille / print version which was released on the same day as the print version (Thursday 10 September 2026) which is now available in the RNIB online shop, a real sign of true inclusion for visually impaired children and adults too. If you, or someone you know, would like information on the support and services available from RNIB, go to www.rnib.org.uk. You can call our Helpline on 0303 123 9999 or ask your Amazon smart speaker to call RNIB's Helpline. #RNIBConnect 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.
S2 · E1914
Friday · 6 min
S2 Ep1914: Audio is King - Sonali Rai, RNIB Senior Manager for Media, Culture and Immersive Technologies
At a conference at the RNIB’s Grimaldi building in London On Thursday 10 October 2026 the RNIB launched a new report titled ‘Audio is King: television beyond the screen’ looking into whether establishing a secondary audience for audio description could help to make the case for greater investment in AD. The conference brought together broadcasters, AD producers, journalists, sight loss sector stakeholders and many visually impaired people to discuss the findings of the report, build momentum for the wider adoption of audio description and support the business case for the growth of AD within the audio landscape. RNIB Connect Radio’s Toby Davey was there and caught up with Sonali Rai RNIB Senior Manager for Media, Culture and Immersive Technologies to find out more about the findings of the report. There is more about the ‘Audio is King: television beyond the screen’ report on the following pages of the RNIB website - https://www.rnib.org.uk/professionals/research-and-data/reports-and-insight/audio-is-king-television-beyond-the-screen/ 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.
S2 · E1915
Friday · 6 min
S2 Ep1915: Audio is King - Jonathan Penny, Access Services Manager, Channel 4
At a conference at the RNIB’s Grimaldi building in London on Thursday 10 October 2026 the RNIB launched a new report titled ‘Audio is King: television beyond the screen’ looking into whether establishing a secondary audience for audio description could help to make the case for greater investment in AD. The conference brought together broadcasters, AD producers, journalists, sight loss sector stakeholders and many visually impaired people to discuss the findings of the report, build momentum for the wider adoption of audio description and support the business case for the growth of AD within the audio landscape. RNIB Connect Radio’s Toby Davey was there and caught up with Jonathan Penny, Access Services Manager at Channel 4, firstly for a snapshot of the level of AD on the channel and then his thoughts around widening AD to a larger audience including sighted people. There is more about the ‘audio is King: television beyond the screen’ report on the following pages of the RNIB website - https://www.rnib.org.uk/professionals/research-and-data/reports-and-insight/audio-is-king-television-beyond-the-screen/ 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.
S2 · E1916
Friday · 4 min
S2 Ep1916: Audio is King - Tak Ha, Research Director at IPSOS
At a conference at the RNIB’s Grimaldi building in London on Thursday 10 October 2026 the RNIB launched a new report titled ‘Audio is King: television beyond the screen’ looking into whether establishing a secondary audience for audio description could help to make the case for greater investment in AD. The conference brought together broadcasters, AD producers, journalists, sight loss sector stakeholders and many visually impaired people to discuss the findings of the report, build momentum for the wider adoption of audio description and support the business case for the growth of AD within the audio landscape. RNIB Connect Radio’s Toby Davey was there and caught up with Tak Ha, Research director at IPSOS who worked with the RNIB on the report. There is more about the ‘Audio is King: television beyond the screen’ report on the following pages of the RNIB website - https://www.rnib.org.uk/professionals/research-and-data/reports-and-insight/audio-is-king-television-beyond-the-screen/ 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.
S2 · E1916
Friday · 5 min
S2 Ep1916: Audio is King - Marie Campbell, Red Bee Media
At a conference at the RNIB’s Grimaldi building in London on Thursday 10 October 2026 the RNIB launched a new report titled ‘Audio is King: television beyond the screen’ looking into whether establishing a secondary audience for audio description could help to make the case for greater investment in AD. The conference brought together broadcasters, AD producers, journalists, sight loss sector stakeholders and many visually impaired people to discuss the findings of the report, build momentum for the wider adoption of audio description and support the business case for the growth of AD within the audio landscape. RNIB Connect Radio’s Toby Davey was there and caught up with Marie Campbell from Red Bee Media for her thoughts on the development of audio description along with news about some of the projects that the company are about to describe too. There is more about the ‘Audio is King: television beyond the screen’ report on the following pages of the RNIB website - https://www.rnib.org.uk/professionals/research-and-data/reports-and-insight/audio-is-king-television-beyond-the-screen/ 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.
S2 · E1917
Friday · 6 min
S2 Ep1917: Audio is King - Emma Nagouse, Podcaster, Broadcaster and Academic
At a conference at the RNIB’s Grimaldi building in London on Thursday 10 October 2026 the RNIB launched a new report titled ‘Audio is King: television beyond the screen’ looking into whether establishing a secondary audience for audio description could help to make the case for greater investment in AD. The conference brought together broadcasters, AD producers, journalists, sight loss sector stakeholders and many visually impaired people to discuss the findings of the report, build momentum for the wider adoption of audio description and support the business case for the growth of AD within the audio landscape. RNIB Connect Radio’s Toby Davey was there and caught up with Emma Nagouse, Podcast Producer, broadcaster and academic to find out about the cross over between podcasting and audio description and whether they can both learn something from each other too. There is more about the ‘audio is King: television beyond the screen’ report on the following pages of the RNIB website - https://www.rnib.org.uk/professionals/research-and-data/reports-and-insight/audio-is-king-television-beyond-the-screen/ 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.
S2 · E1909
Thursday · 7 min
S2 Ep1909: Yesteryear By Caro Claire Burke Book Review
Looking for a new book to enjoy? Amelia is here with a debut novel by Caro Claire Burke where a tradwife influencer gets more than she bargained for… Our RNIB Talking Books service is absolutely free. Giving you access to over 40,000 fiction and non fiction books for adults and children in accessible formats that suits you. For more information or to sign up to the RNIB Library get in touch. Call our Helpline on 0303 123 999 or Email helpline@rnib.org.uk.
S2 · E1913
Thursday · 6 min
S2 Ep1913: Sight Village North Wales Preview
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 the first Sight Village North Wales.
S2 · E1906
Wednesday · 18 min
S2 Ep1906: Blind Architect Poppy Levison On Career So Far
Poppy Levinson is a designer, researcher and disability activist working across the creative industries. She applies her lives experience as a blind woman to the world of architecture and design. She recently completed her masters in Architecture at the Royal College of Art and became Co-director at the DisOrdinary Architecture Project. She told Amelia about her career challenges and highlights so far, and how she applies her lived experience to design. Learn more about Poppy on her website - Poppy Levison | Blind Architecture, Designer and Activist Learn more about DisOrdinary on their website - The DisOrdinary Architecture Project 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.
S2 · E1912
Wednesday · 8 min
S2 Ep1912: Research On Live AD For Dance Competitions From Step Change Studios And Vocaleyes
Quick-steps, spins and sparkles now as Vocaleyes and Step Change Studios are developing live AD for dance competitions. Amelia spoke to audio describer Willie Elliott to learn more about his research and recommendations to bring blind and partially sighted into the action. Step Change Studios have space in their blind ballroom classes starting on the 12th September. Learn more on the Step Change Studios website - Step Change Studios | inclusive dance | London, UK and email contact@stepchangestudios.com to register. 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.
S2 · E1911
Wednesday · 5 min
S2 Ep1911: VI Social Club On The Hunt For New Members
If you’re looking for new ways to get involved in the community and make new friends, then a social club might be just up your street. Hywel Davies has been finding out the only social club in mid-Wales for blind and partially sighted people.
S2 · E1910
Wednesday · 15 min
S2 Ep1910: Mirrorbox - An Interactive Social Art Installation by I Would Be Here if I Could
Mirrorbox is an interactive social art installation by I Would Be Here if I Could, co-created by people living with ME or Long Covid, carrying messages from people living with one of these conditions to places around the UK they love but can no longer visit due to their illness. Mirrorbox will be touring a number of locations around the UK starting with the Royal Opera House in London (13-14 September 2026). Visitors are invited to listen, reflect, and write a postcard to the message sender in return. All the audio messages are also available to listen to online via the I Would Be Here if I Could website. RNIB Connect Radio’s Toby Davey was joined by Alison Larkman, lived-experience artist and creator of I Would Be Here If I Could and The Mirrorbox project who has ME, to find out more about mirror box and how the messages can relate to a wide audience including visually impaired people too. To find out more about Mirrorbox, the UK tour, listen to the audio messages online and to get involved with the project too do visit the I Would Be Here if I Could website - https://www.iwouldbehereificould.com 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.
S2 · E1908
Tuesday · 8 min
S2 Ep1908: VisionPK See Work Differently Placement Michael Kear
See Work Differently Placements can be a great way for blind and partially sighted people to get into employment but what’s a placement actually like? David Hogg spoke to Michael Kear and Kate Charles from Vision PK to find out. 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.
S2 · E1905
Tuesday · 13 min
S2 Ep1905: Marshall Fairbrother on the Band Little Trees and 'Stronger', Their First Release…
Following on from releasing his first solo track, blind musician and producer Marshall Fairbrother has been working with the band Little Trees who hail from Nottinghamshire representing Neurodivergent and disabled communities with songs reflecting the band members own experiences of life Little Trees' music has been described as pop/rock that comes from the heart, full of energy and joy which can be heard in ‘Stronger’, their first single release. RNIB connect Radio’s Toby Davey caught up with Marshall to find out more about how Little Trees came about, the make up of the band, his role in the band as bass player on their first single ‘Stronger’ and producing the track as a blind person too. To find out more about Little Trees do visit their YouTube channel - https://www.youtube.com/@LittleTreesband For more about Marshal do visit his website - https://marshallfairbrother.com 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.
S2 · E1907
September 7 · 5 min
S2 Ep1907: September Almanac 2026
Autumn is coming and brings with is changing leaves and beatiful birdsong. Amelia is back with another monthly almanac to celebrate all things September. Learn more about the birdsong and nature you can enjoy this month on the RSPB website -RSPB Bird & Wildlife Conservation Charity 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.
S2 · E1904
September 7 · 4 min
S2 Ep1904: Remember A Charity Week 2026 - Writing a WIll and Free Wills Network in Scotland Lewis Morrisey Octopus Legacy
Are you one of the many people in the UK who doesn't have a will? David Hogg finds out why some people are put off writing them, why you should really have one and how will writing has become easier in Scotland 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.
S2 · E1903
September 7 · 8 min
S2 Ep1903: Remember A Charity Week 2026 - Why Are Gifts in Wills Important?
Remember A Charity Week takes place from September 7 to September 13, encouraging people to leave a gift in their Will to causes they care about. For charity RNIB, gifts in Wills are truly life changing. They help the charity to be there for people with sight loss not just today, but long into the future. Here's our Paulina Kuchorew speaking with RNIB's Head of Supporter Experience, Helen Smith. Image 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.
S2 · E1900
September 7 · 6 min
S2 Ep1900: Remember A Charity Week 2026 - Leaving A Legacy
Leaving a gift in your will is a powerful way to make sure the causes you care about continue to thrive for years to come. Hywel Davies has been finding out how straightforward the process is and how even a small gift can make a lasting difference. For more information on the National Free Wills Network, you can call the RNIB Helpline on 0303 123 99 99. giftsinwills@rnib.org.uk Image 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.
S2 · E1899
September 7 · 5 min
S2 Ep1899: Remember A Charity Week 2026 - Writing A Will
Writing a will can sound daunting, but the process is often much simpler than expected. Hywel Davies has been finding out how the National Free Wills Network can help to get your affairs in order. For more information on the National Free Wills Network, you can call the RNIB Helpline on 0303 123 99 99. giftsinwills@rnib.org.uk Image 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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