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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 the charity’s ECLO service and RNIB Bookshare.
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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 another audio described theatre review.
This time we have Birmingham Royal Ballet’s revival of Director Carlos Acosta’s 2022 production of ‘Don Quixote’ at the Birmingham Hippodrome described by Professional Audio Describers Julia Grundy and Jonathan Nash.
About ‘Don Quixote’
In this first revival of his 2022 production Director Carlos Acosta delivers entertainment for all ages. Don Quixote introduces us to Cervantes’ famous knight himself, lovers Kitri and Basilio, and a host of supporting characters. As the Don sets out on a quest to track down his true love, with his loyal friend and servant Sancho Panza at his side, he finds himself embroiled in an unlikely adventure of love and dreams.
If you like Swan Lake and The Sleeping Beauty, you shouldn’t miss this stunning 19th-century masterpiece, full of thrilling pas de deux, delightful music played by the Royal Ballet Sinfonia, and much, much more!
https://www.brb.org.uk/shows/don-quixote-202

If you’re looking for an accessible day out, Hywel Davies has news of one attraction in the Southwest that’s undertaken specialist training to welcome blind and partially sighted guests.

Once again, Channel 4 is providing a wealth of Audio Described coverage of the 2026 Winter Paralympics.
RNIB Connect Radio’s Allan Russell spoke to Jonathan Penny, from Channel 4, to find out how you can enjoy the games with AD.
If you’d like more info on the coverage, or would like to give feedback on the AD coverage, go to www.channel4.com/4viewers

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Two new shows are making their way to venues in south Wales. Hywel Davies has been speaking to Audio Describer Michelle Perez ahead of the performances.