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RNIB Connect Radio Festive schedule

In the foreground of the image, two children who are out of focus are decorating cookies at a wooden kitchen table. In the background, in focus is a wooden kitchen sideboard. From left to right on the sideboard is wooden chopping boards, a small branch with festive lights on it and an old-fashioned radio.

Listen to RNIB Connect Radio this festive season

Whether you're driving home for Christmas or roasting chestnuts on an open fire, RNIB Connect Radio has you covered over the festive season with a huge range of programmes. Read below to find our full schedule for the festive season.

Monday 22 December 2025

12.00 am – 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 Part 1
Merry and Mindful Part 1. 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
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

Tuesday 23 December 2025

12.00 am - Highlights (Christmas Music)
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

7.00pm - The Acoustic Years
Join Pete Wild for some of the best acoustic music from across the decades

9.00pm - Folk and Roots
AlyPrince 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

Wednesday 24 December 2025 - Christmas Eve

Midnight - Highlights Christmas Music
Enjoy some great Christmas 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 - 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
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
Gary Moritz brings you the best in nostalgic music from the 1920s through to the 1960s.

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

10.00pm - Talking Books
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

Thursday 25 December 2025 - Christmas Day

Midnight - Highlights (Christmas Music)
Enjoy some great Christmas music alongside the best features and interviews from RNIB Connect Radio.

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

8.00am - Allan's Christmas Movies
Allan Russell brings you music from Christmas movies

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

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

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

2.00pm - Talking Books
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
Jake Hart guides us through the last century of the genre bringing his infectious enthusiasm for all things Jazz.

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

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

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

8.00pm - The Rock Years
Pete Wild presents a selection of classic rock tracks

10.00pm - Talking Books
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

Friday 26 December 2025 - Boxing Day

Midnight – 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
Y2K to Today. Hubert Pawelkiewicz presents favourite tracks from the movies

10.00am - The Rock Years
Pete Wild presents a selection of classic rock tracks

12.00am - Happy Hour
Merry and Mindful Part 2. A mix of music and chat focusing on sight loss, mental health and overall well-being

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

2.00pm - Talking Books
Sherlock Holmes Part 1 - 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. David Hogg presents the best in new rock, pop and indie, and everything in between

10.00pm - Talking Books
Sherlock Holmes Part 1 - 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

Saturday 27 December 2025

Midnight – Highlights
Enjoy some great music alongside the best features and interviews from RNIB Connect Radio.

9.00am - Children’s Talking Books
Robert Kirkwood introduces a Classic Talking Book for the young and the young at heart

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

12.00pm - The TED Rdio 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
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. 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 - The Rock Years
Pete Wild presents a selection of classic rock tracks

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

Sunday 28 December 2025

Midnight – 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 - Mix Tape
Ken Reid plays a selection of tracks, all with a Christmas theme

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

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

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

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

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

8.00pm - The Acoustic Years
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

Monday 29 December 2025

Midnight – 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 Part 2 - 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
Robert Kirkwood brings you the best in author and narrator interviews from the world of audio books

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

9.00pm - Mix Tape
Ken Reid plays a selection of tracks, all with a weekly theme

10.00pm - Talking Books
Sherlock Holmes Part 2 - 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

Tuesday 30 December 2025

Midnight – 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 Part 3 - 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
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 Part 3 - 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

Wednesday 31 December 2026 - New Year's Eve

Midnight - 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 - Mix Tape
Ken Reid plays a selection of tracks, all with a weekly theme

2.00pm - Talking Books
Sherlock Holmes Part 4 - 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
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.

Thursday 1 January 2026 - New Year's Day

1.00am - 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 Special
Jonathan Abro takes us on a journey across the globe

10.00am - Rock n Roll Jukebox
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
Hubert Pawelkiewicz presents favourite tracks from the movies

2.00pm - Talking Books
Sherlock Holmes Part 5 - 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
The Tech Talk Team bring you news, views and reviews from the world of accessible technology

6.00pm - Music Box
Sandra Gayer brings you an hour of the world's most beautiful classical music

8.00pm - The Acoustic Years
Join Pete Wild for some of the best acoustic music

10.00pm - Talking Books
Sherlock Holmes Part 5 - 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

Friday 2 January 2026

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

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

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

10.00am - The Acoustic Years
Join Pete Wild for some of the best acoustic music

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

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

2.00pm - Talking Books
Sherlock Holmes Part 6 - The Man with the Teisted Lip. Robert Kirkwood introduces the best from the RNIB Talking Books studios

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

4.00pm - Rock n Roll Jukebox
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 Part 6 - 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

Saturday 3 January 2026

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

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

10.00am - 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 - 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
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
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
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

Sunday 4 January 2026

Midnight - 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 - 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 - Mix Tape
Ken Reid plays a selection of tracks, all with a weekly theme

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

3.00pm - Children's Talking Books
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 - Music Box
Sandra Gayer brings you an hour of the world's most beautiful classical music

9.00pm - Travelogue 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

Monday 5 January 2026 and Beyond

Back to regular scheduled programming.