Best RSC Podcasts (2024)

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S2 Ep692: Vidar Hjardeng MBE - RSC Pericles, AD Theatre Review 6:18

2h ago6:18

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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 the next in his regular Connect Radio theatre reviews. This week Vidar was reviewing a stirring tale of love, hope and miracles with the Royal Shakespeare Company’…

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Saturday Night Whatchamacallit | RSC #99 1:10:20

1h ago1:10:20

1:10:20

https://www.theringsideclub.com/By The Ringside Club

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S2 Ep694: Charity Chief Exec's Customer Update 24/08/2024 8:53

1h ago8:53

8:53

Each week, RNIB Connect Radio's Allan Russell sits down with Matt Stringer, CEO of RNIB, to look at some of the big stories coming from the UK sight loss charity. This week Matt talks about accessible finance with Capital One, talking to Optometry Today, a new leadership programme and the Paralympics.. If you, or someone you know, would like inform…

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S2 Ep689: Blind Leading 2024: Ballet with Scottish Ballet 17:50

3h ago17:50

17:50

Now time to head to the ballet as our David Hogg is put through his paces by Scottish Ballet’s Matthrew Broadbent in the return of Blind Leading…By RNIB Connect Radio

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S2 Ep691: Social Media Update 20th August 2024 8:36

9h ago8:36

8:36

Have you ever wondered what it’s like for a blind or partially sighted person to visualise art? Hubert has been speaking to Millie, a graphics student about her sight loss journey, and how she makes art accessible for her.By RNIB Connect Radio

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S2 Ep690: Taking On The 24 Peaks Challenge For SeeAbility 11:53

9h ago11:53

11:53

The charity SeeAbility celebrates its 225th anniversary this year. Hywel Davies has been hearing about a very special physical challenge taking place to mark the occasion. You can find out more about the challenge and donate at the SeeAbility website - 24 Peaks. 24 Hours. | SeeAbility Image: Jack and Michael on a training run together, they hold a …

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S2 Ep687: Visionary August Update 7:06

2h ago7:06

7:06

How does Visionary work with their membership organisations? Amelia spoke to Amy Pearman from Visionary, Deirdre Aitken from Highland BlindCraft and Laura Lindsay from Dundee Blind And Partially Sighted Society. Learn more about Visionary here - Welcome to Visionary - Visionary Learn more about Highland BlindCraft here - Home - Highland Blindcraft …

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S2 Ep686: Some Audio Described Highlights From MindsEye Description 8:28

3h ago8:28

8:28

Each month, RNIB Connect Radio's Allan Russell talks with Anne Hornsby from MindsEye Description. Audio Description makes television, movies, galleries and other arts venues accessible and enjoyable for blind and partially sighted people. AD is a narration describing what is physically happening, say on stage, TV or the big screen. It can also desc…

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Comedic Chaos Unleashed: Bedroom Farce & I Ran With The Gang 29:23

2d ago29:23

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Welcome to this week’s episode, where theatrical hilarity ensues with two exceptional shows! We dive into the world of Alan Ayckbourn's Bedroom Farce and celebrate the nostalgic hits of I Ran With The Gang. Bedroom Farce First up, we delve into the chaotic and comical universe of Bedroom Farce. Set over the course of one tumultuous evening, this pl…

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S2 Ep685: Thomas Pocklington Trust Cut it Back Campaign 3:16

2h ago3:16

3:16

Our David Hogg finds out about Thomas Pocklington Trust’s new Cut it Back Campaign…By RNIB Connect Radio

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S2 Ep684: Unusual Ice Creams Travelogue with Jonathan Abro 6:19

2h ago6:19

6:19

Have you had an ice cream in the company of monkeys? Well, Jonathan Abro shares the unusual locations and flavours he's encountered on his global ice cream tastings. Tune in to 'The Lunch Break' on RNIB Connect Radio every weekday from 12 noon to 1pm for more Travelogues. Image shows Jonathan Abro, a white middle-aged man holding a white cane, sat …

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S2 Ep683: Ice Cream Adventures Travelogue with Jonathan Abro 5:31

2h ago5:31

5:31

Let's take a world tour of the world's best ice creams with blind adventurer Jonathan Abro. Tune in to 'The Lunch Break' on RNIB Connect Radio every weekday from 12 noon to 1pm for more Travelogues. Image Description: Jonathan is a white man wearing a red coat standing with his arms raised beside wooden sign saying 'Congratulations you are now at M…

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S2 Ep682: Norway Travelogue With Jonathan Abro 5:37

2h ago5:37

5:37

We'll join Jonathan Abro in the majestic fjords of Norway. Tune in to 'The Lunch Break' on RNIB Connect Radio every weekday from 12 noon to 1pm for more Travelogues. Image Description: Jonathan is a white man wearing a red coat standing with his arms raised beside wooden sign saying 'Congratulations you are now at Mount Kilimanjaro'. There is a mou…

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S2 Ep681: Swiss Getaway Travelogue With Jonathan Abro 5:30

2h ago5:30

5:30

We'll visit the picturesque mountains of Switzerland with Jonathan Abro. Tune in to 'The Lunch Break' on RNIB Connect Radio every weekday from 12 noon to 1pm for more Travelogues. Image Description: Jonathan is a white man wearing a red coat standing with his arms raised beside wooden sign saying 'Congratulations you are now at Mount Kilimanjaro'. …

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S2 Ep680: Iceland Long Weekend Travelogue with Jonathan Abro 5:41

2h ago5:41

5:41

We'll join Jonathan Abro on his tour of Europe as he visits Iceland for a long weekend. Tune in to 'The Lunch Break' on RNIB Connect Radio every weekday from 12 noon to 1pm for more Travelogues. Image Description: Jonathan is a white man wearing a red coat standing with his arms raised beside wooden sign saying 'Congratulations you are now at Mount…

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S2 Ep679: RNIB has launched a new Sooty Collection Box to mark his 75th Birthday 4:17

3h ago4:17

4:17

Since 1955, Sooty has entertained generations of children through stage shows and TV and has been a lifelong friend of RNIB. The boxes have been updated to ‘reflect the 21st century’. People giving contactlessly will be able to donate any amount they like and also register for Gift Aid.By RNIB Connect Radio

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S2 Ep679: LGBTQ+ Community Connect Group 4:29

1d ago4:29

4:29

Our David Hogg chats to RNIB’s Una Mulgrew about this RNIB LGBTQ+ Connect GroupBy RNIB Connect Radio

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S2 Ep672: Travel - Roundtable 32:06

10h ago32:06

32:06

Dreaming of a new adventure? We brought together Lucy Ashton from Seable Holidays, blind and deaf writer Tony Giles and Blind Adventurer Jonathan Abro to speak all things travel. Listen to Jonathan's Travelogues on RNIB Connect Radio every Wednesday from 1 pm on The Lunch Break. Learn more about Seable Holidays on their website - Seable | Holidays …

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S2 Ep678: Hair and Care Copenhagen Fashion Week Jane Manley and Anna Cofone 10:41

1d ago10:41

10:41

Hair & Care’s goal is to make the fashion industry more accessible. David Hogg spoke to their founder, Anna Cofone, and RNIB’s Jane Manely – a Hair & Care volunteer – about their time at Copenhagen Fashion Week.By RNIB Connect Radio

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S2 Ep676: Vidar Hjardeng MBE - The Wizard of Oz, AD Theatre Review 6:37

1h ago6:37

6:37

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 the next in his regular Connect Radio theatre reviews. This week Vidar is reviewing ‘The Wizard of Oz’ as the tour of the London Palladium production visited the W…

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EPISODE 100 1:08:43

7m ago1:08:43

1:08:43

https://www.theringsideclub.com/By The Ringside Club

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S2 Ep677: RNIB Chief Executive Matt Stringer's Weekly Update 8:02

4d ago8:02

8:02

Each week we sit down with Matt Stringer, CEO of RNIB, to look at some of the big stories coming from the UK sight loss charity. This week it is all about access for blind and partially sighted people as Matt started by talking about accessible voting following on from the handing in of a letter to No 10 Downing Street on Wednesday afternoon callin…

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S2 Ep675: 'Surfability' South Wales Surf School 10:58

5h ago10:58

10:58

Have you ever wanted to get out on the water and try surfing? There’s a surf school in South Wales aiming to make catching waves more accessible than ever. Hywel Davies has been finding out more. Find out more about Surfability at their website - Adapted and inclusive surfing experiences - Surfability UK CIC Image: A surfer stands on top of a surfb…

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S2 Ep674: RNIB Calls on the Government to Make Voting Finally Accessible for Blind and Partially Sighted Voters 7:55

5h ago7:55

7:55

On the afternoon of Wednesday 14 August 2024 a group of RNIB campaigners including RNIB Chair Anna Tylor and RNIB Volunteer Paul Goddard handed in a letter to No 10 Downing Street, which sought signatures during the recent General Election, calling for voting to finally be made accessible for people with sight loss. The letter was open for blind an…

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S2 Ep673: Blind Comedian And Folk Musician David Eagle At The Fringe 6:58

9d ago6:58

6:58

David Eagle is a stand-up comedian and musician in Folk band 'The Young'uns'. He told Amelia about how the band began, taking his show 'The Eagle Is candid' to this year's Edinburgh Fringe and his upcoming appearance on Rosie Jones' Disability Comedy Extravaganza. 'The Eagle Is Candid' is on 9.30 pm at The Cabaret Voltaire for the Fringe - learn mo…

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Exclusive look at A Chorus Line and chat with Andy Moss 46:20

6d ago46:20

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Join Natalie and Darren for an exclusive podcast episode as they delve into the high-energy world of 'A Chorus Line' at Sadler's Wells and explore the intriguing narrative of 'Frank’s Closet' at Wilton's Music Hall. This episode features a heartfelt discussion followed by an insightful interview with Andy Moss, leading the charge in his upcoming th…

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S2 Ep671: The Outrun - Audio Described Theatre At The Edinburgh International Festival 7:20

40m ago7:20

7:20

Amy Liptrot’s bestselling memoir is brought to life in an epic and elemental world premiere. Amelia spoke to Audio Describer Lydia Kerr to learn more about the production and her career. AD performances of The Outrun are taking place on Sat 17 Aug at 8:00pm and Sat 24 Aug at 3:00pm. Book tickets by calling the box office on 0311 473 2056 or visitin…

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S2 Ep669: Social Media Update 12th August 2024 9:02

9d ago9:02

9:02

Join Hubert and Holly from our social media team as they discuss the latest trends in accessibility and in general in the world of social media. They also talk about polls, how accessible are they, where are they the most accessible, and just how popular are they with social media users?By RNIB Connect Radio

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S2 Ep670: Support Available From 'Visually Impaired Merthyr ' 6:06

3h ago6:06

6:06

Support for blind and partially sighted people in South Wales isn’t limited to major cities. Hywel Davies has been hearing about some of the support on offer outside the capital. For more information, visit the website - Visually Impaired Merthyr - Home (v-i-m.org.uk)By RNIB Connect Radio

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S2 Ep668: Adult Disability Payment Review 4:49

8d ago4:49

4:49

Our David Hogg finds out about the review into Adult Disability Payment in Scotland and how you can get involved…By RNIB Connect Radio

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S2 Ep667: Social Media Update 5th August 2024 8:50

12d ago8:50

8:50

It’s that time of the week again as Hubert catches up with RNIB’s social media team to find out the latest trends and gossip, plus find out how you can make your social media video content accessible.By RNIB Connect Radio

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S2 Ep666: Charity Chief Exec's Customer Update 10/08/2024 7:27

5d ago7:27

7:27

Each week, RNIB Connect Radio sits down with Matt Stringer, CEO of RNIB, to look at some of the big stories coming from the UK sight loss charity. 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 also call our Helpline on 0303 123 9999 or ask Alexa to call RNIB's Help…

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S2 Ep663: An Audio Described Guide to the State Coaches and Carriages at the Royal Mews, Buckingham Palace 23:13

4d ago23:13

23:13

If you have ever wanted to get a bit closer to the state coaches and carriages that His Majesty King Charles III and the Royal Family ride in for state occasions such as Royal weddings, trouping the colour and the state opening of parliament? Well, through the recorded audio described guide to the Royal Mews, Buckingham Palace where all the state c…

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S2 Ep664: Natural History Museum Launches an Audio Guide to Their New Nature Discovery and Evolution Gardens 31:37

4d ago31:37

31:37

As part of the Natural History Museum’s Urban Nature Project, responding to the urgent need to monitor and record changes to UK urban nature and support its recovery the five acres of green space that wrap around the Museum’s much loved building in South Kensington, London have been transformed in to the recently opened Nature Discovery and Evoluti…

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WWE SummerSlam Recap | RSC #98 1:16:33

4d ago1:16:33

1:16:33

https://www.theringsideclub.com/By The Ringside Club

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S2 Ep665: Eisteddfod 2024 - Rachel Llewellyn RNIB Community Connections 5:55

5d ago5:55

5:55

The Eisteddfod is Europe’s largest cultural festival, a week-long celebration of Welsh language and culture. Hywel Davies has been there to catch up with events on the maes. Image: Banners are hung on the side of a building, each has white text on a red background that reads 'Eisteddfod'.By RNIB Connect Radio

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S2 Ep662: Retina UK New Research Kate Arkell 5:57

5d ago5:57

5:57

Now our David Hogg finds out about a new piece of research from Retina UK. Image shows RNIB Connect Radio logo.By RNIB Connect Radio

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S2 Ep661: Eisteddfod 2024 - Emma Jones RNIB Transcription Manager 4:52

5d ago4:52

4:52

The Eisteddfod is Europe’s largest cultural festival, a week-long celebration of Welsh language and culture. Hywel Davies has been there to catch up with events on the maes, including a chat with RNIB Transcription Manager Emma Jones. Image: A red metal arch stands on the festival ground with the word 'Eisteddfod' in large red letters. A crowd in t…

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S2 Ep660: Eisteddfod 2024 - 'Hark AI' From Humanware 5:04

6d ago5:04

5:04

The Eisteddfod is Europe’s largest cultural festival, a week-long celebration of Welsh language and culture. Hywel Davies has been there to catch up with events on the maes, including a clever piece of Welsh-language assistive technology. Image: The 'Hark AI' with a document resting on the plate, ready to be scanned. It sits on a table at the RNIB …

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S2 Ep660: Eisteddfod 2024 - Accessibility Officer Oliver Griffith-Salter 4:48

6d ago4:48

4:48

The Eisteddfod is Europe’s largest cultural festival, a week-long celebration of Welsh language and culture. Hywel Davies has been there to catch up with events on the maes. He spoke to the Eisteddfod's Accessibility Officer, Oliver Griffith-Salter. Image: A wooden stand on the Maes reads 'Eisteddfod Pontypridd 2024'. In the distance there are a cr…

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S2 Ep659: RNIB Connect Voices Round Up 7 August 2024 4:44

6d ago4:44

4:44

Alice Findlay, RNIB Customer Voice Insight Co-ordinator shares the latest opportunities for blind and partially sighted people to get involved in with RNIB Connect Radio’s Toby Davey. Opportunities highlighted this week included: How have you been affected by the cost of living crisis? As inflation eases and a new government are in power RNIB would…

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Stages and Shadows: From Broadway Hits to Ghostly Tales 43:41

7d ago43:41

43:41

In this episode, dive deep into the world of theatre with a spectrum ranging from profound family dramas to supernatural thrills. We explore the emotional powerhouse Next to Normal at Wyndham’s Theatre, get spooked with the world premiere of Paranormal Activity in Leeds, and bask in the sunlit humour of Much Ado About Nothing at the Globe Theatre. …

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S2 Ep657: Eisteddfod 2024 - RNIB Cymru's Liz Williams 4:27

18d ago4:27

4:27

The Eisteddfod is Europe’s largest cultural festival, a week-long celebration of Welsh language and culture. Hywel Davies has been there to catch up with events on the maes. Image: RNIB Cymru's Liz Williams and Thomas Hughes stand smiling at the RNIB Cymru Stand at the 2024 Eisteddfod.By RNIB Connect Radio

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S2 Ep654: Before And After Coal At The National Galleries Of Scotland 8:44

18d ago8:44

8:44

You can enjoy an AD tour and art discussion of the National Galleries of Scotland (NGS) from the comfort of your own home. This month’s session focuses on the exhibition 'Before and After Coal | Images and Voices from Scotland’s Mining Communities' Amelia learned more about the session from Meg Faragher. The session takes place on Zoom, on Wednesda…

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S2 Ep658: Please Right Back - Audio Described Theatre At The Edinburgh International Festival 12:30

7d ago12:30

12:30

Looking for a moving and magical theatre experience? 'Please Right Back', by Award-winning company 1927, combines handcrafted animation and bold storytelling to tell the story of the mysterious Mr.E. There is an AD performance and touch tour taking place on Sunday 10th August at the Edinburgh International Festival (EIF). Amelia spoke to Audio Desc…

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S2 Ep657: Eisteddfod 2024 - RNIB Welsh Language Office Thomas Hughes 5:57

18d ago5:57

5:57

The Eisteddfod is Europe’s largest cultural festival, a week-long celebration of Welsh language and culture. Hywel Davies has been there to catch up with events on the maes. Image: In Ynysangharad Park, between green grass below and grey clouds above are large red letters which spell out ' Eisteddfod'.…

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S2 Ep656: Sex Education Accessibility with Sex Ed Matters 20:26

19d ago20:26

20:26

Did you miss out on Sex Education because it wasn’t taught in an accessible way? Amelia talked to charity Sex Ed Matters about the barriers blind and partially sighted people face in the classroom, misconceptions they experience when dating and why representation matters. Here she is in conversation with Sex Ed Matters Co-Founder, Laura Coryton MBE…

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S2 Ep651: Step Change Debt Charity is Here to Help You… 8:00

8d ago8:00

8:00

Step Change Debt Charity was set up in 1993 to help people who might be facing issues around financial debt, no matter how small or large, offering free debt advice and solutions to help people get back on track. RNIB Connect Radio’s Toby Davey was joined by Helen Handzel, Relationships Manager from Step Change Debt Charity to give some background …

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S2 Ep653: UK Sight Loss Charity’s Monthly Campaigns Update 7:18

19d ago7:18

7:18

Each month, RNIB Connect Radio's Allan Russell is joined by some of the RNIB Campaigns Team to discuss some of the big projects they’re involved in and ask for your input to bring positive change to the lives of blind and partially sighted people, throughout the UK. This month’s topics include meeting politicians and the consultation around Persona…

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S2 Ep655: Audio Described Opera At The Edinburgh International Festival 10:21

10d ago10:21

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Some of the most popular operas will be performed at this year’s Edinburgh International Festival. Hywel Davies has been hearing more about the audio described performances of ‘Carmen’ and ‘The Marriage of Figaro’. More information for each performance is available via the EIF website: Carmen | Edinburgh International Festival (eif.co.uk) The Marri…

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