RNIB Connect Radio Festive schedule

12.00am – RNIB Connect Radio Highlights
Great features, interviews and Christmas music from RNIB Connect Radio

9.00 am - Daily Connect
The Daily Connect team bring you a great mix of news, features, interviews and music

12.00 pm - Lunch Break
Hubert Pawelkiewicz presents a mix of music and features

1.00 pm - Happy Hour Special: Merry and Mindful
A mix of music and chat focusing on sight loss, mental health and overall well-being

2.00 pm - Talking Books
Poirot's Christmas Part 8. Robert Kirkwood introduces the best from the RNIB Talking Books studios

3.00 pm - Afternoon Edition
The RNIB Connect Radio team bring you a mix of the latest news, interviews and features

6.00 pm - Read On
Map Men Part 2. Robert Kirkwood brings you the best in author and narrator interviews from the world of audio books

7.00 pm - Music Box Christmas Special
Sandra Gayer brings you an hour of the world's most beautiful classical music

8.00 pm - The Mix Tape Christmas Special
Ken Reid plays a selection of tracks, all with a Christmas theme

9.00 pm - Tracks of My Life
Tobey Davey chats to Penny Melville-Brown about the music that has been influencial throughout her life.

10.00 pm - Talking Books
Poirot's Christmas Part 8. Robert Kirkwood introduces the best from the RNIB Talking Books studios

11.00 pm - Relax with RNIB Connect Radio
Relax with great music to end the day

12.00am - RNIB Connect Radio Highlights
Great features, interviews and Christmas music from RNIB Connect Radio

9.00am - The Daily Connect
The Daily Connect team bring you a great mix of news, features, interviews and music

12.00pm - Lunch Break
Hubert Pawelkiewicz presents a mix of music and features

1.00pm - Tech Talk Christmas Special
The Tech Talk Team bring you news, views and reviews from the world of accessible technology

2.00pm - Talking Books
Poirot's Christmas Part 9. Robert Kirkwood introduces the best from the RNIB Talking Books studios

3.00pm - Afternoon Edition
The RNIB Connect Radio team bring you a mix of the latest news, interviews and features

6.00pm - Evening of Festive Music
A selection of Christmas music recorded at Westminster Chapel in London featuring the voices of Get Gospel

7.00pm - An Acoustic Christmas Celebration
Join Pete Wild for some of the best acoustic Christmas music from across the decades

9.00pm - Folk and Roots Christmas Special
Aly Prince presents a great mix of folk and roots tracks from around the world

10.00pm - Talking Books
Poirot's Christmas Part 9. Robert Kirkwood introduces the best from the RNIB Talking Books studios

11.00pm - Relax with RNIB Connect Radio
Relax with great music to end the day

12:00am - RNIB Connect Radio Highlights
Great features, interviews and Christmas music from RNIB Connect Radio

9.00am - The Daily Connect
The Daily Connect team bring you a great mix of news, features, interviews and music

12.00pm - The Lunch Break
Hubert Pawelkiewicz presents a mix of music and features

1.00pm - By the Fire
Take a moment of calm before the New Year to join Amelia Hilton by the fire, for a collection of soothing and warming tracks.

2.00pm - Talking Books
Father Christmas's Letters. Robert Kirkwood introduces the best from the RNIB Talking Books studios

3.00pm - Afternoon Edition
The RNIB Connect Radio team bring you a mix of the latest news, interviews and features

6.00pm - Sunset Melodies Christmas Special
Gary Moritz brings you the best in nostalgic music from the 1920s through to the 1960s.

8.00pm - An Acoustic Christmas Celebration
Join Pete Wild for some of the best acoustic Christmas music from across the decades

10.00pm - Talking Books
Father Christmas's Letters. Robert Kirkwood introduces the best from the RNIB Talking Books studios

11.00pm - Evening of Festive Music
A selection of Christmas music recorded at Westminster Chapel in London featuring the voices of Get Gospel

12:00am - RNIB Connect Radio Highlights
Great features, interviews and Christmas music from RNIB Connect Radio

7.00am - Children's Talking Books
Christmas with Anne Part 2. Robert Kirkwood introduces a classic Talking Book for the young or the young at heart.

8.00am - Christmas Movie Selection Box
Allan Russell brings you music from Christmas movies

9.00am - Reflections: Christmas Day Special
Reflections from Torch Trust, a weekly look at disability and faith in today's world

10.00am - Sunset Melodies Christmas Special
Gary Moritz brings you the best in nostalgic music from the 1920s through to the 1960s.

12.00pm - Sounds of the Silver Screen Special
Y2K to Today. Hubert Pawelkiewicz presents favourite tracks from the movies

2.00pm - Talking Books
The Christmas Tree. Robert Kirkwood introduces the best from the RNIB Talking Books studios

3.00pm - The King's Speech
King Charles III's annual Christmas broadcast to the nation

4.00pm - The Jazz Club Christmas Special
Jake Hart guides us through the last century of the genre bringing his infectious enthusiasm for all things Jazz.

5.00pm - Music Box Christmas Special
Sandra Gayer brings you an hour of the world's most beautiful classical music

6.00pm - The Mix Tape Christmas Show
Ken Reid plays a selection of tracks, all with a Christmas theme

7.00pm - Reflections: Christmas Day Special
Reflections from Torch Trust, a weekly look at disability and faith in today's world

8.00pm - Rock Around the Chrstmas Tree
Pete Wild presents a selection of classic Christmas rock tracks

10.00pm - Talking Books
The Christmas Tree. Robert Kirkwood introduces the best from the RNIB Talking Books studios

11.00pm - Relax with RNIB Connect Radio
Relax with great music to end the day

12:00am - RNIB Connect Radio Highlights
Enjoy some great music alongside the best features and interviews from RNIB Connect Radio.

7.00am - The Moth
True stories from people across all walks of life told live in front of an audience

8.00am - Sounds of the Silver Screen Special
Y2K to Today. Hubert Pawelkiewicz presents favourite tracks from the movies

10.00am - Rock Around the Christmas Tree
Pete Wild presents a selection of classic Christmas rock tracks

12.00am - Happy Hour: Merry and Mindful

A mix of music and chat focusing on sight loss, mental health and overall well-being

1.00pm - Read On: Review of 2025 Part 1
Robert Kirkwood brings you the best in author and narrator interviews from the world of audio books

2.00pm - Talking Books
Sherlock Holmes - A Scandal in Bohemia. Robert Kirkwood introduces the best from the RNIB Talking Books studios

3.00pm - Tech Talk Christmas Special
The Tech Talk Team bring you news, views and reviews from the world of accessible technology

4.00pm - By the Fire
Take a moment of calm before the New Year to join Amelia Hilton by the fire, for a collection of soothing and warming tracks

5.00pm - Tracks of My Life
Tobey Davey chats to Penny Melville-Brown about the music that has been influencial throughout her life

6.00pm - The Jazz Club
Jake Hart guides us through the last century of the genre bringing his infectious enthusiasm for all things Jazz

7.00pm - TED Radio Hour
Showcasing important ideas and inspiring stories from some of the world’s most remarkable minds

8.00pm - A Little Alternative Album of the Year 2025
David Hogg presents the best in new rock, pop and indie, and everything in between

10.00pm - Talking Books
Sherlock Holmes - A Scandal in Bohemia. Robert Kirkwood introduces the best from the RNIB Talking Books studios

11.00pm - Relax with RNIB Connect Radio
Relax with great music to end the day

12:00am – RNIB Connect Radio Highlights
Enjoy some great music alongside the best features and interviews from RNIB Connect Radio.

9.00am - Children’s Talking Books
Magician's Nephew Part 1. Robert Kirkwood introduces a Classic Talking Book for the young and the young at heart

10.00am - The Weekend Connect
The RNIB Connect Radio team bring you the best of the week's interviews and features

12.00pm - The TED Radio Hour
Showcasing important ideas and inspiring stories from some of the world’s most remarkable minds

1.00pm - By the Fire
Take a moment of calm before the New Year to join Amelia Hilton by the fire, for a collection of soothing and warming tracks

2.00pm - Happy Hour: End of Year Reset
A mix of music and chat focusing on sight loss, mental health and overall well-being

3.00pm - Sounds Of The Silver Screen Special
Y2K to Today. Hubert Pawelkiewicz presents favourite tracks from the movies

5.00pm - Tech Talk Christmas Special
The Tech Talk Team bring you news, views and reviews from the world of accessible technology

6.00pm - A Little Alternative Album of the Year 2025
David Hogg presents the best in new rock, pop and indie, and everything in between

8.00pm - Jazz Club
Jake Hart guides us through the last century of the genre bringing his infectious enthusiasm for all things Jazz

9.00pm - Rock Around the Christmas Tree
Pete Wild presents a selection of classic Christmas rock tracks

11.00pm - Relax with RNIB Connect Radio
Relax with great music to end the day

12:00am – RNIB Connect Radio Highlights
Enjoy some great music alongside the best features and interviews from RNIB Connect Radio.

9.00am - Reflections
Reflections from Torch Trust, a weekly look at disability and faith in today's world

10.00am - Happy Hour: End of Year Reset
A mix of music and chat focusing on sight loss, mental health and overall well-being

11.00am - The Moth
True stories from people across all walks of life told live in front of an audience

12.00pm Tracks of My Life
Tobey Davey chats to Penny Melville-Brown about the music that has been influencial throughout her life

1.00pm - The Mix Tape Christmas Show
Ken Reid plays a selection of tracks, all with a Christmas theme

2.00pm - Read On: Review of 2025 Part 1
Robert Kirkwood brings you the best in author and narrator interviews from the world of audio books

3.00pm - Children's Talking Books
Magician's Nephew Part 1. Robert Kirkwood introduces a classic Talking Book for the young or the young at heart

4.00pm - Folk and Roots Christmas Special
Aly Prince presents a great mix of folk and roots tracks from around the world

5.00pm - Sunset Melodies Christmas Special
Gary Moritz brings you the best in nostalgic music from the 1920s through to the 1960s

7.00pm - Music Box Christmas Special
Christmas Special. Sandra Gayer brings you an hour of the world's most beautiful classical music

8.00pm - The Acoustic Years New Year Special
Join Pete Wild for some of the best acoustic music from across the decades

10.00am - TED Radio Hour
Showcasing important ideas and inspiring stories from some of the world’s most remarkable minds

11.00am - Relax with RNIB Connect Radio
Relax with great music to end the day

12:00am – RNIB Connect Radio Highlights
Enjoy some great music alongside the best features and interviews from RNIB Connect Radio.

9.00am - The Daily Connect
The Daily Connect team bring you a great mix of news, features, interviews and music

12.00am - Lunch Break
Hubert Pawelkiewicz presents a mix of music and features

1.00pm - Happy Hour: End of Year Reset
A mix of music and chat focusing on sight loss, mental health and overall well-being

2.00pm - Talking Books
Sherlock Holmes - The Red Headed League. Robert Kirkwood introduces the best from the RNIB Talking Books studios

3.00pm - Afternoon Edition
The RNIB Connect Radio team bring you a mix of the latest news, interviews and features

6.00pm - Read On: Review of 2025 Part 1
Robert Kirkwood brings you the best in author and narrator interviews from the world of audio books

7.00pm - Showstoppers!
A selection of music from the shows chosen by Yvonne Milne

9.00pm - The Mix Tape New Year Special
Ken Reid plays a selection of tracks, all with a particular theme

10.00pm - Talking Books
Sherlock Holmes - The Red Headed League. Robert Kirkwood introduces the best from the RNIB Talking Books studios

11.00pm - Relax with RNIB Connect Radio
Relax with great music to end the day

12:00am – RNIB Connect Radio Highlights
Enjoy some great music alongside the best features and interviews from RNIB Connect Radio.

9.00am - The Daily Connect
The Daily Connect team bring you a great mix of news, features, interviews and music

12.00am - Lunch Break
Hubert Pawelkiewicz presents a mix of music and features

1.00pm - Tech Talk: Best of 2025
The Tech Talk Team bring you news, views and reviews from the world of accessible technology

2.00pm - Talking Books
Sherlock Holmes - A Case of Identity. Robert Kirkwood introduces the best from the RNIB Talking Books studios

3.00pm - Afternoon Edition
The RNIB Connect Radio team bring you a mix of the latest news, interviews and features

6.00pm - Children's Talking Books
Magician's Nephew Part 1. Robert Kirkwood introduces a classic Talking Book for the young or the young at heart

7.00pm - Good Company
Amelia Hilton explores the joys and challenges of relationships with members of the visually impared community

8.00pm - Tracks of My Life
Tobey Davey chats to Adam Linn about the music that has been influencial throughout his life.

9.00pm - The Moth
True stories from people across all walks of life told live in front of an audience

10.00pm - Talking Books
Sherlock Holmes - A Case of Identity. Robert Kirkwood introduces the best from the RNIB Talking Books studios

11.00pm - Relax with RNIB Connect Radio
Relax with great music to end the day

12:00am - RNIB Connect Radio Highlights
Enjoy some great music alongside the best features and interviews from RNIB Connect Radio.

9.00am - The Daily Connect
The Daily Connect team bring you a great mix of news, features, interviews and music

12.00pm - Lunch Break
Hubert Pawelkiewicz presents a mix of music and features

1.00pm - The Mix Tape New Year Special
Ken Reid plays a selection of tracks, all with a weekly theme

2.00pm - Talking Books
Sherlock Holmes - The Boscombe Valley Mystery. Robert Kirkwood introduces the best from the RNIB Talking Books studios

3.00pm - Afternoon Edition
The RNIB Connect Radio team bring you a mix of the latest news, interviews and features

6.00pm - The Rock Years New Year's Eve
Pete Wild presents a selection of classic rock tracks

8.00pm - RNIB Connect Radio 2025 Essential Mix
Kris Wallace brings you a mix of music from the past year

10.00pm - Through the Bells with Barry Snell and Friends
Barry brings in the New Year with laughs, music and guests.

1.00am - RNIB Connect Radio Highlights
Enjoy some great music alongside the best features and interviews from RNIB Connect Radio.

8.00am - By the Fire
Take a moment of calm before the New Year to join Amelia Hilton by the fire, for a collection of soothing and warming tracks

9.00am - Travelogue Festive Special
Jonathan Abro takes us on a journey across the globe

10.00am - Rock n Roll Jukebox New Year Special
The best of the 50s and 60s with Gary Moritz

12.00pm - Happy Hour: 2026 Happiness Guide
A mix of music and chat focusing on sight loss, mental health and overall well-being

1.00pm - Sounds of the Silver Screen Movie Connection Special
Hubert Pawelkiewicz presents favourite tracks from the movies

2.00pm - Talking Books
Sherlock Holmes Part - The Five Orange Pips. Robert Kirkwood introduces the best from the RNIB Talking Books studios

3.00pm - The Jazz Club
Jake Hart guides us through the last century of the genre bringing his infectious enthusiasm for all things Jazz

4.00pm - A Cultural Journey
Toby Davey Takes us on a tour of HMS Belfast

5.00pm - Tech Talk: Best of 2025
The Tech Talk Team bring you news, views and reviews from the world of accessible technology

6.00pm - Showstoppers!
A selection of music from the shows chosen by Yvonne Milne

8.00pm - The Acoustic Break New Year Special
Join Pete Wild for some of the best acoustic music

10.00pm - Talking Books
Sherlock Holmes - The Five Orange Pips. Robert Kirkwood introduces the best from the RNIB Talking Books studios

11.00pm - Relax with RNIB Connect Radio
Relax with great music to end the day

12:00am - RNIB Connect Radio Highlights
Enjoy some great music alongside the best features and interviews from RNIB Connect Radio.

7.00am - Showstoppers!
A selection of music from the shows chosen by Yvonne Milne

9.00am - The Winter Rewind
A review of the year with Paulina Kuchorew

10.00am - The Acoustic Break New Year Special
Join Pete Wild for some of the best acoustic music

12.00pm - The Mix Tape New Year Special
Ken Reid plays a selection of tracks, all with a weekly theme

1.00pm - Read On: Review of 2025 Part 2
Robert Kirkwood brings you the best in author and narrator interviews from the world of audio books

2.00pm - Talking Books
Sherlock Holmes - The Man with the Twisted Lip. Robert Kirkwood introduces the best from the RNIB Talking Books studios

3.00pm - Travelogue Festive Special
Jonathan Abro takes us on a journey across the globe

4.00pm - Rock n Roll Jukebox New Year Special
The best of the 50s and 60s with Gary Moritz

6.00pm - The Jazz Club
Jake Hart guides us through the last century of the genre bringing his infectious enthusiasm for all things Jazz

7.00pm - Sunset Melodies
Gary Moritz brings you the best in nostalgic music from the 1920s through to the 1960s

8.00pm - Tracks of My Life
Tobey Davey chats to Adam Linn about the music that has been influencial throughout his life

9.00pm - A Little Alternative 2026 Lookahead
David Hogg presents the best in new rock, pop and indie, and everything in between

10.00pm - Talking Books
Sherlock Holmes - The Man with the Twisted Lip. Robert Kirkwood introduces the best from the RNIB Talking Books studios

11.00pm - Relax with RNIB Connect Radio
Relax with great music to end the day

12:00am - RNIB Connect Radio Highlights
Enjoy some great music alongside the best features and interviews from RNIB Connect Radio.

9.00am - Children's Talking Books
Magician's Nephew Part 2. Robert Kirkwood introduces a Classic Talking Book for the young and the young at heart

10.00am - The Weekend Connect
The RNIB Connect Radio team bring you the best of the week's interviews and features

12.00pm - A Cultural Journey
Toby Davey Takes us on a tour of HMS Belfast

1.00pm - By the Fire
Take a moment of calm to join Amelia Hilton by the fire, for a collection of soothing and warming tracks.

2.00pm - The Winter Rewind

A review of the year with Paulina Kuchorew

3.00pm - Good Company
Amelia Hilton explores the joys and challenges of relationships with members of thevisually impared community

4.00pm - Sounds Of The Silver Screen Movie Connection Special
Hubert Pawelkiewicz presents favourite tracks from the movies

5.00pm - Tech Talk: Best of 2025
The Tech Talk Team bring you news, views and reviews from the world of accessible technology

6.00pm - The Rock Years New Year's Show
Pete Wild presents a selection of classic rock tracks

8.00pm - Jazz Club
Jake Hart guides us through the last century of the genre bringing his infectious enthusiasm for all things Jazz

9.00pm - TED Radio Hour
Showcasing important ideas and inspiring stories from some of the world’s most remarkable minds

10.00pm - A Little Alternative 2026 Lookahead
David Hogg presents the best in new rock, pop and indie, and everything in between

11.00pm - Relax with RNIB Connect Radio
Relax with great music to end the day

12:00am - RNIB Connect Radio Highlights
Enjoy some great music alongside the best features and interviews from RNIB Connect Radio.

9.00am - Reflections
Reflections from Torch Trust, a weekly look at disability and faith in today's world

10.00am - The Weekend Connect Braille Day Special
Two hours of great music and features as Toby Davey marks World Braille Day

12.00pm - Happy Hour: 2026 Happiness Guide
A mix of music and chat focusing on sight loss, mental health and overall well-being

1.00pm - The Mix Tape New Year Special
Ken Reid plays a selection of tracks, all with a weekly theme

2.00pm - Read On: Review of 2025 Part 2
Robert Kirkwood brings you the best in author and narrator interviews from the world of audio books

3.00pm - Children's Talking Books
Magician's Nephew Part 2. Robert Kirkwood introduces a classic Talking Book for the young or the young at heart

4.00pm - The Acoustic Years
Join Pete Wild for some of the best acoustic music

6.00pm - Sunset Melodies
Gary Moritz brings you the best in nostalgic music from the 1920s through to the 1960s.

7.00pm - Rock n Roll Jukebox New Year Special
The best of the 50s and 60s with Gary Moritz

9.00pm - Travelogue Festive Special
Jonathan Abro takes us on a journey across the globe

10.00pm - Tracks of My Life
Tobey Davey chats to Adam Linn about the music that has been influencial throughout his life

11.00pm - Relax with RNIB Connect Radio
Relax with great music to end the day

Back to regular scheduled programming.