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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 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.

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  • S2 · E1691
    Thursday · 12 min

    S2 Ep1691: George Bunge: Gaming in South Africa

    In our Sight Loss Story this week, Hubert chats to George Bunge from South Africa. They discuss his sight loss journey, being blind and partially sighted in South Africa and gaming.

  • S2 · E1689
    Tuesday · 5 min

    S2 Ep1689: Adam Woodmason - Passion For Drama

    In this episode, Hubert chats to Adam about his sight loss journey. They discuss how he adapted to life with sight loss, and his passion for drama and his work with the drama group he is involved with.

  • S2 · E1688
    Monday · 11 min

    S2 Ep1688: How An App Can Help Report Guide Dog Refusals

    For many Guide Dog owners unfair, and unlawful, access refusals can be upsetting and embarrassing. Guide Dogs, along with other charity partners, are working to educate service providers, as well as supporting owners to make complaints about their unfair treatment. Allan Russell spoke to Andy Farrell, from Guide Dogs, to learn more about refusals, what owners can do about them and how an app has become another tool in the box. 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 · E1688
    Monday · 9 min

    S2 Ep1688: Verdi’s A Masked Ball AD Performance at Edinburgh International Festival

    Edinburgh International Festival is on at the moment, bringing best artists from opera, music, theatre & dance to the city. And today we’re looking at an upcoming audio described performance of Verdi’s A Masked Ball. From Zurich Opera, Guisseppe Verdi’s stunning opera is filled with desire, treachery and political peril. Let’s learn more about this production and how to catch it from audio describers Veronica Kinahan and Trina Gilles. More about the show: Verdi’s A Masked Ball | Edinburgh International Festival Image shows a scene from the production. A shocked crowd is gathered around a fortune teller and her crystal ball.

  • S2 · E1687
    August 17 · 10 min

    S2 Ep1687: Emmy Chats About Her Accessible Work Placement With Royal & Derngate

    Did you know that only around 1 in 4 blind or partially sighted people of working age are in employment? Today, we're chatting with Emmy Anstee about her experience of Royal & Derngate's Step-Up programme which saw her join them for a work placement. She spoke with Happy Hour's Paulina Kuchorew about the importance of placements like these and how it was adjusted to work with her sight condition. 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 · E1684
    August 14 · 4 min

    S2 Ep1684: Medicine Waste and What We Can All Do About It…

    For this week’s check in with Glasgow Based Pharmacist Elizabeth Roddick we are returning to the topic of medicine waste as Elizabeth shares some new data with RNIB Connect Radio’s Toby Davey suggesting how much medicine is wasted. Then to the cost implications of the waste and some of the reasons why so much medicine is wasted. To what happens to un-opened medicine packs when we take them back to the Pharmacy and why it is better to give money to charities rather than donating medicines. Ending with a final message from Elizabeth around medicine waste. To get in touch with Elizabeth you can email info@elizabethroddick.com or for more information visit - https://elizabethroddick.com Image: Picture showing Elizabeth standing in her pharmacy, dressed in her white pharmacist coat and a colourful bandana around her neck, she's smiling warmly at the camera with her hands slightly raised.

  • S2 · E1685
    August 14 · 6 min

    S2 Ep1685: VocalEyes What’s On 14 August 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: Forest of Dean Sculpture Trail: Audio Descriptions Oresteia - Saturday 22 August, 1.30pm, touch tour 11.30am, Bridge Theatre, London Now You See Me Live - Wednesday 2 September, 7pm, London Coliseum Cats - Saturday 5 September, 2pm, touch tour 12.15pm, Regent’s Park Open Air Theatre, London Northern Ballet’s Gentleman Jack - Saturday 5 September, 2.30pm, touch tour 12.15pm, Alhambra Theatre, Bradford 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 · E1683
    August 3 · 6 min

    S2 Ep1683: VocalEyes What’s On 3 August 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: The Guilty - Saturday 8 August, 2.30pm, touch tour 1pm, Donmar Warehouse, London TAO of Glass - Saturday 15 August, 2.30pm and Thursday 3 September, 7.30pm, @Soho Place, London Barnum - Saturday 22 August, 2.30pm, touch tour 1pm, The Arts Theatre, Cambridge Arcadia - Saturday 29 August, 1.30pm, Duke of York’s Theatre, London Audio Described Tour of the house at Chartwell - Tuesday 1 September, 3pm, Westerham 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 · E1682
    July 30 · 4 min

    S2 Ep1682: Availability of New Blood Tests for Certain Forms of Cancer…

    For this week’s check in with Glasgow based Pharmacist Elizabeth Roddick it is all about new blood tests for certain forms of cancer. Elizabeth began by explaining to RNIB Connect Radio’s Toby Davey about the availability of these new blood tests including the one for prostate cancer. Then to the importance of testing for bowel cancer and finally as Elizabeth is keen for people to keep up their levels of vitamin D some details of tests for that too. To get in touch with Elizabeth you can email info@elizabethroddick.com or for more information visit - https://elizabethroddick.com Image: Picture showing Elizabeth standing in her pharmacy, dressed in her white pharmacist coat and a colourful bandana around her neck, she's smiling warmly at the camera with her hands slightly raised.

  • S2 · E1681
    July 21 · 4 min

    S2 Ep1681: Holidays, Travel and Medicines…

    With many people about to go off on their summer holidays, for this week’s check-in with Glasgow based Pharmacist Elizabeth Roddick it is all about being prepared for your travels around the medicines that you take regularly and what might be good to take with you just in case of an emergency.. RNIB Connect Radio’s Toby Davey began by asking Elizabeth whether it is possible to pre order your medicines in preparation for going on holiday. Then to what about taking medicines into hot countries and a reminder about the rules about carrying liquid medicines when travelling. To finally some tips from Elizabeth on what to take on holiday in case of an emergency. To get in touch with Elizabeth you can email info@elizabethroddick.com or for more information visit - https://elizabethroddick.com Image: Picture showing Elizabeth standing in her pharmacy, dressed in her white pharmacist coat and a colourful bandana around her neck, she's smiling warmly at the camera with her hands slightly raised.

  • S2 · E1680
    July 17 · 8 min

    S2 Ep1680: What Is It Like To Try Gladiator School in Rome When You're Partially Sighted?

    Trying a new experience whilst on holiday can be exhilarating, especially when you get a chance to become a gladiator. RNIB Connect Radio's Paulina Kuchorew spoke with Emmy Anstee from Emmy's VIP Life to hear what she thought of the Gladiator School Experience in Rome and how it was adapted to her needs. For more about the experience visit: GLADIATOR SCHOOL - romegladiatorschool 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 · E1679
    July 17 · 7 min

    S2 Ep1679: Audiobook Musical - Following Jimmy Valentine

    Following Jimmy Valentine is a full-cast audiobook musical told entirely through story and song created by New York composer and writer Jeff Flaster. It features a star-studded west end cast, including Celinde Schoenmaker (Phantom of the Opera), Hadley Fraser, David Hunter, George Blagden, acclaimed jazz vocalist Jacqui Dankworth, and Kerry Ellis who you might recognise for her portrayal of Elphaba in Wicked and Fantine in Les Mis. The audiobook musical tells the story of Detective Jen Price, who desperate to feel like a hero again, pursues notorious jewel thief Jimmy Valentine. But when Jimmy falls for Annabel he changes his tune. But Is it too late? RNIB Connect Radio's Paulina Kuchorew learned more from West End star Kerry Ellis and the man behind this audiobook Jeff Flaster. 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 · E1678
    July 16 · 6 min

    S2 Ep1678: VocalEyes What’s On 16 July 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: The Bodyguard the Musical - Saturday 25 July, 2.30pm, Wales Millennium Centre, Cardiff Six The Musical - Sunday 26 July, 3pm, Vaudeville Theatre, London To Kill a Mockingbird - Saturday 1 August, 2.30pm, touch tour 12.30pm, Wyndham’s Theatre, London Dog Man: The Musical - Tuesday 11 August, 2.30pm, Queen Elizabeth Hall, Southbank Centre, London 9 to 5 The Musical - Wednesday 19 August, 7.30pm, Regent Theatre, Ipswich 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 · E1674
    July 7 · 15 min

    S2 Ep1674: RNIB Connect Radio Learns About Possibilities Documentary

    We’re take a look today about at an exciting new documentary now available on streaming services in the UK. Possibilities made by American Foundation for the Blind (AFB) and BeachGlass Films and is a collaborative production between blind and sighted individuals, which features open audio description, an innovative concept that means accessibility is part of the process of making the movie and not just an after-thought. And joining our Paulina Kuchorew is Tony Stephens, Assistant Vice President for Communications at the American Foundation for the Blind and the Producer behind the movie. Image shows The Possibilities documentary logo, a white cane with a rippling tap substitutes the letter I.

  • S2 · E1676
    July 7 · 6 min

    S2 Ep1676: VocalEyes What’s On 7 July 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: The Choir of Man - Friday 10 July, 4pm, touch tour 2.30pm, Curve Theatre, Leicester Jesus Christ Superstar - Friday 17 July, 7.30pm, London Palladium Cyrano de Bergerac - Saturday 18 July, 2pm, touch tour 12noon, Noel Coward Theatre, London The Truth - Wednesday 22 July 8pm, Apollo Shaftesbury Avenue, London, Fawlty Towers: The Play - Friday 24 July, 7.30pm, touch tour 5pm, Marlowe Theatre, Canterbury 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 · E1677
    July 6 · 10 min

    S2 Ep1677: Guide Dog Blogs: Chewie By Name, Chewie By Nature

    On guide dog blogs this week, we meet Chewie the guide dog. Jane Manley shares her experience of being recently matched and trained with her new friend. We also find out how Chewie got his name, despite his food habits, that was not the main reason he got it.

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