News - radio, television and film

Read about the latest developments and products in television, radio and film for blind and partially sighted people.

If you have any questions or would like further information about any of the news items listed below, email broadcasting@rnib.org.uk

Latest news

Device that makes your TV talk!

TVonics and Ivona have worked in collaboration with RNIB to launch a Freeview+ digital TV HD recorder that is easy to use for people with sight loss. Find out more about this exciting development and where to get one.

What's on Sky this week?

Published: 23 April 2012 Programmes with audio description on Sky Channels this week.

Mission: Impossible - Ghost Protocol DVD and Blu-ray released with AD

Published: 23 April 2012 The fourth installment in the Mission: Impossible series will be released this week on the DVD and Blu-ray with audio description (AD).

Audio described programmes on ITV

Published 12 April 2012 Welcome to our round-up of the week's highlights on ITV

Celebration of industry success: accessibility of current and upcoming television technology

Published: 12 April 2012 This event was seen as an opportunity to celebrate the great achievements and innovations in advancing access to Digital TV services and products for blind and partially sighted people in the UK.

New films with audio description on DVD

Published: 15 March 2012 Paramount Pictures will be releasing two new titles on DVD and Blu-ray with audio descripton (AD) this month.

Talking televisions from Panasonic

With advice from RNIB experts, Panasonic have launched the world's first range of digital talking televisions. Find out more about this exciting development and where to get one.

Podcast: audio description launched in Belgium

Published: 13 February 2012 On the launch of audio description, Eric DeSnerck from Flemish Public Broadcaster spoke with Leen Petre, Principal Manager RNIB at length about this initiative. You can listen to the full interview or read the transcript of the interview on our website.