Sourcing accessible TV guides and especially those highlighting audio described TV programmes can be difficult. There are web based, large print, audio and Braille TV guides available.
Online TV listings
Full audio described TV programme listings for Sky, Virgin Media and Freeview can be obtained from TV Help.
The Radio Times advanced search option allows you to search for audio described TV programmes by ticking a box.
The Guardian TV listings allow you to search for audio described TV programmes and these appear as text only.
For details about Sky's movie and sports channels, visit the Sky accessibile TV guide.
A full list of which BBC shows are available online on the BBC i-player with audio description can be found on the i-player listings.
Accessible TV listings
Accessible listings for TV including audio described programming are available from RNIB, including the Big Print weekly newspaper.
RNIB magazines for UK customers gives details of listings for
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DAISY and braille formats
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radio programmes
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other general leisure titles.
Email editorial@rnib.org.uk for more information.
More information
For more information on accessible TV listings, or those detailing audio described programmes, contact the RNIB Media and Culture department by emailing audiodescription@rnib.org.uk or telephone 020 7391 2398.