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S2 Ep1882: VocalEyes Describing Heritage: Co-creating Access - Update

The VocalEyes Describing Heritage: Co-creating Access Project supported by the National Lottery Heritage Fund with the input of blind and partially sighted people from a number of Thomas Pocklington Trust Sight Loss Coun

S2 Ep1880: Double Audio-Described Exhibition Tour at the Collective Gallery, Edinburgh

The Collective Gallery in Edinburgh is running a free audio described tour on Sunday 30 August from 2pm of both ‘Afterlife’ by Katie Paterson and ‘There Is No Beginning, As There Is No End’ by Richard Maguire lead by Art

S2 Ep1879: 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 events with Audio Description. AD makes television, movies, galleries and other arts events mor

S2 Ep1877: Charity Chief Exec's Customer Update 15/08/2026

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 two positive NHS stories, im

S2 Ep1876: DARK Seek Volunteer Writers For Deafblind History Zine

The Disability Action Research Kollective (DARK) is a multidisciplinary group of disabled researchers who write short, free, accessible publications aimed at the general public. They're seeking volunteer writers for thei

S2 Ep1875: Race Across Devon Competition Winners

Devon In Sight hosted their very own version of 'Race Across The World' with a visually impaired person in each team. Amelia spoke to some of the organisers and competitors to learn about the highlights, hijinks and crea

S2 Ep1874: 2027 Large Print and Braille Stationery Available in the RNIB Online Shop

This time for our regular browse through the RNIB online shop with Charlee Jarvis, RNIB Shop’s Buying Coordinator, we have the launch of the 2027 large print and Braille stationery which includes; diaries, calendars and

S2 Ep1684: Dan Daw's EXXY AD Performance at Edinburgh International Festival

Edinburgh International Festival is on at the moment, bringing best artists from opera, music, theatre and dance to the city. And today we’re looking at an upcoming audio described performance of EXXY, Dan Daw’s dance-th

S2 Ep1873: Clown Show AD at Edinburgh International Festival

Clown Show is one of several audio described shows at this year's Edinburgh International Festival. Part-clown, part-magician, Geoff Sobelle is joined by an army of clowns holding it together as best they can, performing

S2 Ep1872: August 2026 Almanac

Which animals can you listen out for this month? Amelia discusses the harvest moon, swifts and more of August's nature. Learn more on the RSPB website - The year in nature: August Image shows the RNIB Connect Radio logo.

S2 Ep1870: Charity Chief Exec's Customer Update 08/08/2026

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 looks at Commonwealth Games success for

S2 Ep1866: Vidar Hjardeng MBE - Sweeney Todd, 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 r

S2 Ep1870: Thinking About Taking Your Guide Dog Abroad?

If your planning a holiday and want to take your Guide Dog, or your pet dog, abroad, there are some very important steps that you need to consider and pay for. RNIB Connect Radio’s Allan Russell spoke with Dr Caroline Go

S2 Ep1869: Writing A Hilarious Comedy Podcast Takes Great Writers.

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 n

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… Jus

S2 Ep1865: The Galloping Cure 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 Descr

S2 Ep1864: Visionary Podcast Explores Disclosing A Visual Impairment

What does it feel like to disclose your vision impairment? Visionary have a new podcast episode where blind and partially sighted people talk about their experiences. Amelia spoke to Raquel Garrido-Soriano from Visionary

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 shoul

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