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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 sighted people.

Sport - See sport differently.

The Happy Hour - Mental health, mindfulness, and overall wellbeing.

Tracks of My Life - Take a journey through our guest's life.

Support - Other podcasts from RNIB.

TV Guide - Daily audio TV listings

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S2 · E1868
August 6 · 11 min
S2 Ep1868: How Do You Create A Successful Comedy Podcast?
Nick Coupe and Claire Broughton have a successful track record, creating great comedy and viewer favourites. RNIB Connect Radio’s Allan Russell spoke to the Hat Trick producers to hear about the creation of a hilarious new serial comedy podcast. Just search for You’ve Got Braille from your favourite podcast provider and enjoy Paddy’s antics. Image Shows RNIB Connect Radio Logo, White Background, RNIB In Bold Black Letters, A Solid Pink Line Below With Connect Radio Underneath.
S2 · E1868
August 6 · 10 min
S2 Ep1868: Hilarious New Podcast Comedy Series Goes Live.
If you love a good comedy podcast with real life situations that you can relate to, why not try out You’ve Got Braille? RNIB Connect Radio’s Allan Russell spoke to actor and co-writer Reece Finnegan to find out more… Just search for You’ve Got Braille from your favourite podcast provider and enjoy Paddy’s antics. Image Shows RNIB Connect Radio Logo, White Background, RNIB In Bold Black Letters, A Solid Pink Line Below With Connect Radio Underneath.
S2 · E1867
August 5 · 7 min
S2 Ep1867: Al-Sirah Al-Hilaliyyah AD Performance at Edinburgh International Festival
Palestinian theatre company Khashabi Theatre reimagines an epic poem with physical theatre and live music as part of this year's Edinburgh International Festival (EIF). David Hogg speaks with audio describer Christopher McKiddie to learn more... The AD performance of Al-Sirah Al-Hilaliyyah takes place at 7.30pm on Fri 28 August. Learn more about the performance here - Al-Sirah Al-Hilaliyyah | Edinburgh International Festival 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 · E1865
August 5 · 8 min
S2 Ep1865: The Galloping Cure AD Performance At Edinburgh International Festival
The Galloping Cure is a visually stunning, emotionally gripping and darkly funny opera about the global opiod crisis. Making its world premiere at this year's Edinburgh Interational Festival, Amelia speaks to Audio Describer Veronica Kinahan to learn more... The AD performance of The Galloping Cure takes place at 7 pm on Wednesday the 12th August. Learn more about the performance here - The Galloping Cure | Edinburgh International Festival 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 · E1863
August 3 · 16 min
S2 Ep1863: 'How's Your Head?' Comedy At The Edinburgh Fringe By Aarian Merabani
Aarian Merani is turning his experiences as a brown, blind, bisexual with brain cancer into an hour of laughs at the Edinburgh Fringe. Amelia learns more about his debut comedy show ‘How’s Your Head’ and why people should come along. Learn more about Aarian's show on his website - How's Your Head? | Aarian Mehrabani 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 · E1861
August 1 · 6 min
S2 Ep1861: Charity Chief Exec's Customer Update 01/08/2026
Each week, on RNIB Connect Radio we sit 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 began by talking about his visit to the gold medal award-winning RNIB Talking Books Garden at the RHS Sandringham Flower Show 2026. Then to the 10th Anniversary on Saturday 1 August 2026 of the NHS Accessible Information Standard which still needs to be made mandatory and fully implemented. Ending by reflecting on the great success of all the visually impaired athletes who have been competing in the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow. 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 RNIB's CEO Simon Antrobus, Smiling, Wearing A Black Jacket With A White Shirt
S2 · E1862
July 31 · 6 min
S2 Ep1862: RNIB's Anna Tylor Reflects on 10 Years Of The Accessible Information Standard and Her Experiences
In this episode, Hubert speaks to RNIB's chair of trustees Anna Tylor. They discuss what needs to be done to improve accessibility of health information, she also shares her own personal experiences.
S2 · E1860
July 31 · 4 min
S2 Ep1860: DR Oscar Duke Talks About The Stage Of Accessible information
In this episode, Hubert chats to DR Oscar Duke who was the special guest for this event. They discuss the importance of accessible health information, where it's at currently. and what needs to be done.
S2 · E1859
July 31 · 3 min
S2 Ep1859: Volunteer Jeff Shares His experiences Of Accessibility and Health Information
In this podcast, Hubert chats to Jeff, one of the RNIB volunteers who came along to the event. They talk about what got him to come, his experiences of getting health information and his advice to other blind and partially sighted people.
S2 · E1859
July 31 · 5 min
S2 Ep1859: Share Your Disability Art Stories With Disability Arts Online
Do you have memories of Disability Arts you want to share? Disability Arts Online (DAO) want to archive the history of disability theatre, music, dance, art and more to create an accessible digital record. Amelia learns more from Colin Hambrook, the founder of DAO, to learn more... News - Disability Arts Online wants your Disability Arts stories 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 · E1858
July 31 · 3 min
S2 Ep1858: RNIB's Khadija Raza discusses the purpose of the event and work on Accessible Health Information
In this episode, Hubert chats to RNIB's Khadija Raza outside the department of health and social care about what was handed in by RNIB staff and volunteers, purpose of RNIB's work on accessible health information, and what RNIB wants to see improve.
S2 · E1857
July 30 · 7 min
S2 Ep1857: RNIB Campaigns Monthly Update - Cost of Living Survey and the New Prime Minister
For this month’s RNIB Campaigns update we have news on how you can take part in the RNIB Cost of Living Survey plus what impact the new Prime Minister Andy Burnham might have on all the top level policy and campaigning work that the RNIB does around some of those day-to-day issues that we all face as blind and partially sighted people. To find out more about the Cost of Living Survey and to get involved in other RNIB Campaigns work do either email campaigns@rnib.org.uk, call the RNIB Helpline on 0303 123 9999 or visit - https://www.rnib.org.uk/campaign-with-us/ (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 black in a smaller font)

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