Celebrating 75 years of Talking Books

Happy 75th birthday Talking Books!

We're excited to be celebrating 75 years of Talking Books, one of our flagship services.

We are incredibly proud to look back at our pioneering work through the years, right back to the very first gramophone recording in 1935.

"I have been receiving books from you for a very long time and I would miss my books so very much if I didn't have them. They are a lifeline to me and I am very grateful to you all."

Listen to our video and audio interviews - famous authors reveal fascinating insights. Plus hear why Julian Fellowes, Sarah Waters, Ian Hislop and many more authors support Talking Books.

Catch up with Insight Radio's special documentary about the history of the Talking Book service.

Celebrity interviews and videos

Julian Fellowes, chair of the Talking Books appealWhy we support Talking Books

Hear why Julian Fellowes, Sarah Waters, Ian Hislop and many more authors support RNIB's fantastic Talking Book service - including video and audio interviews revealing fascinating insights into their bestsellers.

75 years of Talking Books

Talking Books give joy to thousands of readersAll about Talking Books

Everything you ever wanted to know about Talking Books from how it works to its intriguing history! Understand more about our pioneering work and why we need your help to ensure it can continue.

Many soldiers were blinded in the First World WarHistory of Talking Books

75 years of Talking Books - from trail-blazing gramophone records for blinded First World War veterans to modern digital recordings, we're incredibly proud of this flagship service.

Last updated: 9 November 2010

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