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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 · E1980
    October 30 · 6 min

    S2 Ep1980: Vidar Hjardeng MBE - Matthew Bourne’s The Car 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 time we have Matthew Bourne’s take on Bizet’s popular opera with ‘The Car Man’, a dance thriller like no other as the touring production visited the Birmingham Hippodrome with description by Professional Audio Describer Caroline Burn. About ‘Matthew Bourne’s The Car Man’ Bizet’s ever-popular opera, The Car Man has one of the most thrilling and instantly recognisable scores in New Adventures’ repertoire. The familiar 19th Century Spanish cigarette factory becomes a greasy 1950’s garage-diner in the American Mid-West where the dreams and passions of a small-town are shattered by the arrival of a handsome and enigmatic stranger. Fuelled by heat and desire, the inhabitants are driven into an unstoppable spiral of greed, lust, betrayal and revenge. Matthew Bourne’s vivid storytelling combines with one of the most passionately dramatic scores ever written, with music by Terry Davies featuring Rodion Shchedrin’s Carmen Suite (after Bizet’s Carmen), to create a dance thriller like no other. The Car Man will ignite your senses and leave you breathless. For more about ‘Matthew Bourne’s the Car Man’ along with dates and times of performances around the country do visit the following pages of the New Adventures website - https://www.new-adventures.net 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 · E1981
    October 30 · 9 min

    S2 Ep1981: Charity Chief Exec's Customer Update 31/10/2026

    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 a big fundraiser at London’s Dorchester Hotel and some great awards news for RNIB Connect Radio. 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 Headshot photograph of Simon Antrobus smiling for the camera. He is a white man with neat, short brown hair, dressed in a white shirt and charcoal suit jacket.

  • S2 · E1978
    October 30 · 7 min

    S2 Ep1978: RNIB Campaigns Monthly Update…

    For this months RNIB Campaigns update our Toby Davey was joined by Shane Samarasinghe, RNIB National Campaigns Lead, Leigh Pick RNIB’s Social Action Development Manager and Shameen Khan, RNIB Campaigns Coordinator for news about the social action collaboration with GirlGuiding South West England plus an update on the current RNIB streets campaign encouraging people to help make their neighbourhoods safe for us all as visually impaired people. To find out more about the Streets campaign or 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 underline with a bold pink line. Underneath the line: ‘Connect Radio’ is written in black in a smaller font.

  • S2 · E1977
    October 29 · 8 min

    S2 Ep1977: 'Game Jam' Creates New Accessible Games

    How are video games being made more accessible for blind and partially sighted gamers? Hywel Davies has been hearing about one event from Abertay University that’s putting accessibility first.

  • S2 · E1976
    October 29 · 7 min

    S2 Ep1976: Accessible Christmas Labels, Cards and Much More Now Available in the RNIB Online Shop…

    With Christmas not that far away For our regular browse through the RNIB online shop here on RNIB Connect Radio this time Claire Maxwell, RNIB Shop’s Buyer joins our Toby Davey to share some great accessible Christmas gift ideas from accessible advent and present labels, accessible cards for Diwali and Christmas as well as some tips on making Christmas more accessible too. For more about all those great accessible Christmas gift ideas plus many other products 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 · E1975
    October 28 · 10 min

    S2 Ep1975: Some Audio Described Highlights From MindsEye Description.

    Each month, RNIB Connect Radio's Allan Russell talks with Anne Hornsby from MindsEye Description to look at some forthcoming audio described treats. AD makes television, movies, galleries and other arts events more inclusive, accessible and enjoyable for blind and partially sighted people. This month they’re looking at something classic, something new and something festive. If you'd like more information on audio described events, go to www.mindseyedescription.co.uk #RNIBConnect Image Shows RNIB Connect Radio Logo, White Background, RNIB In Bold Black Letters, A Solid Pink Line Below With Connect Radio Underneath

  • S2 · E1974
    October 26 · 5 min

    S2 Ep1974: Sight Life Brings 'Live Well Expo' To Cardiff This November

    This November you have the chance to learn about some of the charities and organisations who are supporting blind and partially sighted people in and around Cardiff. Hywel Davies has been learning more about the ‘Live Well Expo’, supported by Sight Life.

  • S2 · E1973
    October 24 · 11 min

    S2 Ep1973: Charity Chief Exec's Customer Update 24/10/2026

    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 an international event for Sight loss charity CEO’s, RNIB’s Accessible Streets campaign and survey plus a reminder about RNIB’s Christmas cards and gifts on sale now! 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 a headshot photograph of Simon Antrobus smiling for the camera. He is a white man with neat, short brown hair, dressed in a white shirt and charcoal suit jacket.

  • S2 · E1972
    October 23 · 5 min

    S2 Ep1972: Vidar Hjardeng MBE - Sylvia, 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 time we have a musical that is all about the untold story of the rebellious middle child of Emmeline Pankhurst with ‘Sylvia a Musical Revolution’ as the touring production visited the Birmingham Hippodrome with description by Professional Audio Describer Caroline Burn. About ‘Sylvia’ Sylvia Pankhurst – fearless, flawed, and unforgettable. The untold story of the rebellious middle child of Emmeline Pankhurst takes centre stage in this irresistible hip hop, funk and soul musical that moves your feet and fires your spirit. Whilst her mother and sister battled for women’s suffrage, Sylvia ignited a revolution for the forgotten: working women, the impoverished, the silenced. Caught between her family and her beliefs, Sylvia risked it all to bring change to millions. With an electrifying score by Josh Cohen and DJ Walde, renowned choreographer and storyteller Kate Prince (ZooNation – Message in a Bottle, Some Like it Hip Hop, Into the Hoods, The Mad Hatter’s Tea Party) delivers her Olivier-nominated vision in this theatrical treat that audiences can’t get enough of. Starring powerhouse talent Beverley Knight, (Sister Act, The Drifters Girl, Memphis the Musical) in a show stopping performance as Emmeline Pankhurst, this is your chance to see her in a career defining turn that won her the Olivier Award for Best Actress in a Supporting Role. Naomi Katiyo (Hamilton, Just For One Day: The Live Aid Musical) stars as Sylvia Pankhurst, a role that brings depth, heart, and fire to the stage. Direct from London’s Old Vic theatre where it played to sold out houses and instant standing ovations, SYLVIA is more than a musical – it’s a manifesto set to music, a revolution you can dance to, a story that roars and shakes the rafters. For more about ‘Sylvia’ including dates and times of performances do visit - https://sylviamusicaluk.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 · E1971
    October 22 · 8 min

    S2 Ep1971: RNIB Cymru Campaigns Monthly Update

    Each month RNIB Connect Radio speaks to the Policy and Campaigns Team from RNIB Cymru. This month, Hywel Davies has been finding out about some of the different strands to RNIB’s ‘See Cymru Differently’ project. To find out more about the RNIB’s campaigns work in Wales and across the country you can 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 underline with a bold pink line. Underneath the line: ‘Connect Radio’ is written in black in a smaller font.

  • S2 · E1969
    October 21 · 13 min

    S2 Ep1969: Selfie For All Tiles - An Accessible Way to Take That Perfect Selfie!

    These days everyone likes to take a selfie of themselves while out and about, making a record of trips and holidays or just letting people know through social media what they are up to. So how easy might it be for blind and partially sighted people to take that perfect selfie photo of themselves standing outside a great historical landmark or iconic location. Well VISITFLANDERS have come up with a great solution and have co-created the ‘Selfie for All Tile’ with representatives from visually impaired organisations and experts too. The tiles feature integrated footprints for positioning and use Google Maps and NaviLens technology for audio guided orientation. RNIB Connect Radio’s Toby Davey was joined by Anita Rampall from VISITFLANDERS and Leive Veys, a partially sighted volunteer from Licht and Liefde who are an advocacy group who were very much involved in the development of the tiles, to find out more about the project and how the ‘Selfie for All Tiles’ work enabling visually impaired people to take that perfect selfie. To find out more about the ‘Selfie for All Tiles’ and the various locations they are currently available do visit the following pages of the VISITFLANDERS website - https://www.visitflanders.com/en/travel-information/accessibility/selfie-all Image shows a man with a white cane in one hand taking a selfie with a smartphone in the other with the tower of St Rumbold's Cathedral in Mechelen in the background

  • S2 · E1970
    October 21 · 9 min

    S2 Ep1970: The Dark, A Truly Accessible Dance Performance for Young Visually Impaired People

    Adapted from Lemony Snicket’s picture book, ‘The Dark’ by Peut-Être Theatre is a universal and empowering family adventure about facing one’s fear is on at Battersea Arts Centre in London from 27-31 October 2026. Laszlo is afraid of the dark. The Dark lives in the basement. It doesn’t visit Laszlo in his room. Until one night it does . . . Merging vibrant physicality with live music to create captivating performances, ‘The Dark’ is accessible for blind and visually impaired children through integrated audio-description and touch tours. RNIB Connect Radio’s Toby Davey caught up with Ellie Isherwood and Daphna Attias from Peut-Être Theatre to find out more about ‘The Dark and what visually impaired children and their families will experience when they attend one of the truly accessible performances. To find out more about ‘The Dark’ at Battersea Arts Centre and the performances from 27 - 31 October 2026 do visit the following pages of the BAC website - https://bac.org.uk/whats-on/the-dark/ 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 · E1968
    October 20 · 6 min

    S2 Ep1968: SQIFF Work With RNIB To Make Festival More Accessible

    RNIB have been working with the Scottish Queer International Film Festival (SQIFF) to make the festival more accessible for blind and partially sighted attendees. Amelia spoke with Charlie Little from SQIFF and James Kyle and Conor Joseph from RNIB to learn more. Find the SQIFF events programme and further details here - SQIFF – Scottish Queer International Film Festival 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 · E1965
    October 20 · 5 min

    S2 Ep1965: RNIB Highland Support Groups

    Barry Snell learns about the importance of RNIB’s peer support groups in the Scottish Highlands. He is talking to RNIB Scotland's Project Support officer Ian White. 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 · E1967
    October 19 · 9 min

    S2 Ep1967: New ECLO Facility Opens In Sunderland

    Eye Care Liaison Officers play a vital role in help people adjust to a sight loss diagnosis. Hywel Davies has been finding out how the launch of a new facility in Sunderland will benefit patients and their families.

  • S2 · E1965
    October 19 · 5 min

    S2 Ep1965: RNIB Campaign To Reduce Street Obstacles

    What are RNIB doing to make streets safer and easier to navigate for blind and partially sighted people? Amelia speaks to Erik Matthies and Lisa Hughes from RNIB to learn more about the Accessible Street Pledge Campaign. Learn more here - Accessible streets pledge | RNIB Campaigns 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 · E1966
    October 17 · 8 min

    S2 Ep1966: Charity Chief Exec's Customer Update 17/10/2026

    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 a celebrity panel on talking books, launching a new Eye Care Liaison Officer service and an award for one of our staff members. 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 a headshot photograph of Simon Antrobus smiling for the camera. He is a white man with neat, short brown hair, dressed in a white shirt and charcoal suit jacket.

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