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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. 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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November 14, 2026Episode 19985 min

S2 Ep1998: Charity Chief Exec's Customer Update 14/11/2026

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 gave an update on the recent Disability Charities Consortium (DCC) meeting and a look back at the RnIB dorchester event in London that Debbie briefly chatted about with Allan last time. 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: 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.

November 13, 2026Episode 19974 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.

November 10, 2026Episode 19965 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.

November 10, 2026Episode 19957 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.

November 9, 2026Episode 19946 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!’.

November 7, 2026Episode 19939 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.

November 6, 2026Episode 19928 min

S2 Ep1992: RNIB Sooty Box Volunteer Raises Over £300000 For The Charity

The Sooty Boxes is a very important way to help raise money for RNIB, but what exactly do the Sooty Box volunteers do? Hubert has been catching up with one of them to find out, and congratulate them on a very special achievement.

November 6, 2026Episode 19905 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.

November 6, 2026Episode 199110 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

November 6, 2026Episode 19906 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.

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