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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 · E1997
    Today · 4 min

    S2 Ep1997: Vidar Hjardeng MBE - The Choir of Man, AD Theatre Review

    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 direct from the West End at the Wolverhampton Grand Theatre was the Olivier Award-nominated, worldwide smash hit show ‘The Choir of Man’ as the production continues on it’s first ever UK and Ireland tour with description by Professional audio Describer Anne Hornsby from MindsEye. About ‘The Choir of Man’ Welcome to The Choir of Man, the best pub in the world… Come ready to drink in the excitement! Brimming with hits from artists such as Queen, Luther Vandross, Sia, Paul Simon, Adele, Guns & Roses, Avicii and Katy Perry to name but a few, this is a pub like no other! A wildly talented group of incredible instrumentalists, world-class wordsmiths, and sensational singers, this cast of nine (extra) ordinary guys serve it all... live! For more about the current tour of ‘the Choir of Man’ including a run in London’s west End do visit - https://www.thechoirofmanukietour.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 · E1995
    Tuesday · 7 min

    S2 Ep1995: A Christmas Carol - A Live Audio Play in Aid of Calibre Audio

    On Sunday 6 December 2026 at 2pm there will be an audio only version of Charles Dickens’ classic masterpiece, a Christmas Carol, at the Aylesbury Music Centre in aid of Calibre Audio a provider of audiobooks for people living with sight loss. RNIB Connect Radio’s Toby Davey caught up with Alex Broad Calibre Audio narrator and Producer of A Christmas Carol to find out more about this immersive and truly accessible performance for visually impaired and sighted audiences. To book your tickets for A Christmas Carol on Sunday 6 December 2026 at 2pm at the Aylesbury Music Centre do visit - https://events.humanitix.com/calibre-audio-carol For more about Calibre Audio and their audio books service do go to their website - https://www.calibreaudio.org.uk 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 · E1996
    Tuesday · 5 min

    S2 Ep1996: New Accessible Kitchen Products in the RNIB Online Shop…

    We step into the kitchen this week for our regular browse through the RNIB online shop as our Toby Davey catches up with Claire Maxwell, RNIB Shop’s Buyer starting with the Ikon product range, then to cutting gloves and a new cube clock that could help with cooking times too. For more about all those great accessible kitchen products plus many more that you will find in the RNIB online shop do visit - https://shop.rnib.org.uk/connect 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 · E1994
    Monday · 6 min

    S2 Ep1994: Winner Of 'The Voice' Cate McHugh

    The latest winner of ITV’s ‘The Voice’ Cate McHugh, has been telling Hywel Davies how it felt to win the competition, what it was like to work with Tom Jones and why she’s encouraging other blind and partially sighted people to ‘make themselves big, and make themselves loud!’.

  • S2 · E1993
    Saturday · 9 min

    S2 Ep1993: What’s new at RNIB this week? 07/11/2026

    Debbie Miller is RNIB’s Chief Operations Officer and she’s been talking to RNIB Connect Radio’s Allan Russell. This week Debbie talks about some exciting news from the Disney series Rivals, Talking Books anniversary and awards for volunteer managers. 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 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 · E1990
    November 6 · 5 min

    S2 Ep1990: Vidar Hjardeng MBE - Legally Blonde the Musical, AD Theatre Review

    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 a new touring production of a musical that is full of great tunes and comedy which has at it’s core a message about believing in yourself with ‘Legally Blonde the Musical’ at the Wolverhampton Grand Theatre with description by Professional audio Describer Paula Cookland-Burns. About ‘Legally Blonde the Musical’ The iconic international West End and Broadway smash hit musical comedy Legally Blonde The Musical is back in fashion with a huge new production starring Amber Davies (Pretty Woman, 9 to 5 The Musical) as Elle! This ultimate feel-good rom-com, based on the award-winning film starring Reese Witherspoon, follows Elle Woods on her transformation from It Girl fashionista to legal ace at Harvard Law School, all in the name of love. Elle must prove she is more than blonde ambition, swap the changing rooms for the courtroom and learn that ‘being true to yourself never goes out of style.’ This must-see show is from the creative team behind Director Nikolai Foster’s phenomenally successful Kinky Boots. For more about the current tour of Legally Blonde the Musical do visit the production website - https://legallyblondeshow.com https://legallyblondeshow.com/tour-information/ 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 · E1991
    November 6 · 10 min

    S2 Ep1991: Ballet Cymru Brings 'The Sleeping Beauty' To South Wales

    Ballet Cymru are bringing their interpretation of ‘The Sleeping Beauty’ to theatres in Wales this November. Hywel Davies has been finding out more about the production company and their bi-lingual audio description. You can find more information on upcoming performances on the Ballet Cymru website - Book Ballet Tickets - Ballet Cymru

  • S2 · E1990
    November 6 · 6 min

    S2 Ep1990: Research Exploring Public Attitudes to Vision Impairment

    Cara Dunlop is a PhD student exploring how the UK public understands vision impairment. Her work is examining the attitudes and stigma that shape everyday interactions and how these might be challenged. Amelia learned more... You can contact Cara over email - cara.dunlop@northumbria.ac.uk Take part in Cara's survey here - https://nupsych.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_etFACPnwjMVecXY 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 · E1711
    November 6 · 7 min

    S2 Ep1711: VocalEyes What’s On 6 November 2026

    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: Reimagining Insects: A Creative Workshop at the Museum of Zoology - Saturday 14 November, 10am, Cambridge Private Peaceful - Wednesday 18 November, 7.30pm, Curve Theatre Leicester Annie - Thursday 19 November, 7.30pm, Woking Theatre Rent - Saturday 21 November, 2.30pm, Tom Stoppard Theatre, London Billy Elliott - Monday 23 November, 7.30pm, Sunderland Empire The Postal Museum - Audio Described Tour - Friday 27 November, 2pm, Postal Museum, London To find out more about these and other up-coming described arts events as well as details on how to sign up to the regular VocalEyes What’s On email newsletter do visit - https://vocaleyes.co.uk (Image shows the VocalEyes logo. A speech bubble with 'VOCALEYES' written in bold black letters next to it)

  • S2 · E1989
    November 4 · 17 min

    S2 Ep1989: An Interview with Chelsea Pensioner and Blind Veteran Davey G Hards

    In the lead up to Remembrance Sunday and Armistice Day RNIB Connect Radio’s Toby Davey caught up with Chelsea Pensioner and Blind Veteran Davey G Hards to find out about his military career, life as a Chelsea Pensioner and why it is so important to pause for two minutes silence on both days each year to remember those who gave their life for us in both World War I and World War II plus other conflicts. Davey began by telling Toby about his military background in the Devonshire and Dorset regiment, what it was like being diagnosed with glaucoma in his 40s. To what life is like at the Royal Hospital Chelsea, giving guided tours of the RHC to the general public and how proud he feels wearing the distinctive Chelsea Pensioner’s scarlet coat. Then to why it is so important to pause for two minutes silence on both Remembrance Sunday and Armistice Day each year and how he and other Chelsea Pensioners will be marking both days. In the interview Davey also gives Toby a tour of the Wren Chapel at the Royal Hospital Chelsea. To find out more about the Royal Hospital Chelsea do visit the Chelsea Pensioners website - https://chelsea-pensioners.co.uk For more about Blind Veterans UK who help vision-impaired ex-Servicemen and women to rebuild their lives after sight loss do visit their website - https://www.blindveterans.org.uk Image shows a close up of Davey wearing dark glasses, the distinctive Chelsea Pensioners scarlet coat with medal ribbons on his left and a black peaked shako hat with the letters RH embroidered in gold in the centre.

  • S2 · E1979
    November 2 · 5 min

    S2 Ep1979: Sooty Box Collection and Volunteering Luke MacDonald

    What is it like being a Sooty Box Collection Volunteer. David Hogg speaks to RNIB’s Luke McDonald 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.

  • S2 · E1988
    November 2 · 10 min

    S2 Ep1988: RNIB's 'See Cymru Differently' Project Wins Prestigious Awards

    RNIB Cymru’s ‘See Cymru Differently’ project has been celebrated at the House of Commons. Hywel Davies has been finding out about the awards win, plus, plans for the future. YOu can find more information on the project here - See Cymru Differently: accessibility and eye health across rural Wales | RNIB

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