Read On - The Audiobook Show from RNIB
RNIB Connect Radio
A weekly show all about audiobooks recorded at the RNIB Talking Book studios.
We talk to your favourite authors and narrators, along with reviews and news about new audiobooks.
Presented and produced by Robert Kirkwood, you'll find a new episode here every Friday at 1pm plus bonus content such as longer uncut interviews and episodes of our occasional extra show, The Book Group.
Talking Books is a free service from RNIB giving access to over 40,000 fiction and non fiction books for adults and children. Find out more by searching for RNIB Library.
Get involved and join the conversation by emailing radio@rnib.org.uk or find Robert on Twitter @Talking_Books
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Connect - Our main channel with news, features and articles on sight loss.
Conversations - Blind and partially sighted people speaking about a wide range of topics.
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
We talk to your favourite authors and narrators, along with reviews and news about new audiobooks.
Presented and produced by Robert Kirkwood, you'll find a new episode here every Friday at 1pm plus bonus content such as longer uncut interviews and episodes of our occasional extra show, The Book Group.
Talking Books is a free service from RNIB giving access to over 40,000 fiction and non fiction books for adults and children. Find out more by searching for RNIB Library.
Get involved and join the conversation by emailing radio@rnib.org.uk or find Robert on Twitter @Talking_Books
Other great podcast channels from RNIB Connect Radio
Connect - Our main channel with news, features and articles on sight loss.
Conversations - Blind and partially sighted people speaking about a wide range of topics.
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
Episodes
Mentioned books
Nov 20, 2018 • 4min
Book Review - Mystery of Three Quarters
N.B. Dixon reviews the latest Poirot from Sophie Hannah.Clipped from Read On #94
Nov 9, 2018 • 58min
93: The Armistice in Literature
This week were commemorating the centenary of the Armistice that brought an end to the First World War.
Blind author Gordon Anthony describes dog-fights over the desert in his Great War story ‘Hunting Icarus’.
As Blind Veterans UK unveils a unique monument to commemorate The Armistice, and we reflect upon our shared history.
Writer Lisa Andrews tells us about working with 26characters and the Imperial War Museums to bring First World War stories back to life.
And Robert Kirkwood explores the role played by women during the 1914 – 18 War.
Nov 9, 2018 • 16min
Author Interview - Gordon Anthony
Gordon Anthony is the author of several historical novels including ‘Hunting Icarus’. It’s a gripping tale and there’s also a story behind the Talking Book version. Red Szell talks to Gordon and Robert Kirkwood chats to his sister Moira.Clipped from Read On #93
Nov 2, 2018 • 58min
92: Spike Milligan, Julian Clary and Michael Bentine
With never before heard clips, Robert Kirkwood explores the recording of Spike Milligan's War Diaries.
Hannah Tausz explores Michael Bentine's Book 'Doors of the Mind',
and Julian Clary tells us all about 'The Bolds'
Nov 2, 2018 • 34min
Recording Spike Milligan's War Diaries
Great news folks!Some never heard before Spike Milligan!Robert Kirkwood speaks to Robert Nichol about recording the audio versions of Spike's War Diaries and how it was working with Spike himself, while reviewing the books from Volume 1 Adolf Hitler my part in his Downfall to Volume 7, Peace Work.Includes some out-takes never heard in public before.
Oct 26, 2018 • 58min
91: Kate Helm, David Mitchell, Daisy Johnson and more.
There's a Halloween feel to this week's show with,Kate Helm on a courtroom artist who’s haunted by visions.NB Dixon reviews a spooky thriller that ‘s about to hit the big screen.Daisy Johnson reveals her personal affinity with Halloween. And David Mitchell takes us to a creepy, supernatural mansion and reveals that his characters write to him!
Oct 26, 2018 • 8min
Book Review - The Little Stranger
NB Dixon reviews ‘The Little Stranger’ by Sarah Waters, available in braille, giant print and as TB16895 from RNIB Library.Clipped from Read On #91
Oct 19, 2018 • 58min
90: Read On - RNIB at 150
This week we’re celebrating RNIB’s 150th Anniversary in books and voices both past and present....
Robert Kirkwood explores the biography of RNIB’s founding father, Thomas Rhodes Armitage
One of RNIB’s longest-serving narrators, Elizabeth Proud, discusses the evolution of the Talking Book.
RNIB’s Director of Development, Keith Valentine, talks about the future – and his love of accessible books.
And we unwrap a very special gift – a 150-word story written specially for our anniversary by gifted blind author Paula Peretti.
Oct 19, 2018 • 23min
Narrator Interview - Elizabeth Proud
One of RNIB’s longest-serving narrators, Elizabeth Proud, discusses the evolution of the Talking Book.This is an extended version of the interview heard in Read On #90
Oct 16, 2018 • 14min
Man Booker Prize 2018 - Rachel Kushner
The last author we interviewed for this year's Man Booker Prize is Rachel Kushner, about her book, 'The Mars Room'. She spoke to Robert Kirkwood.
