In Touch Episodes Episode guide
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Action hotels update, TV licence concession, Comedian Chris McCausland
David Haynes on Action hotels, TV licence concessions and blind comedian Chris McCausland.
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Peter White talks to Lesley-Anne Alexander, retiring CEO of RNIB
Peter White talks to retiring RNIB CEO Lesley-Anne Alexander about her role at the charity
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Paralympic Special from Rio
Peter White presents from the Paralympic Games in Rio and meets visually-impaired athletes
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Paralympic Games; photo exhibition preview
Peter White previews the Paralympic Games and a photo exhibition focusing on blindness.
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New polymer £5, Special hotels closure threat
Specialist hotels under threat of closure and a close up look at the new polymer fiver.
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Peter White with news, views and information for people who are blind or partially sighted.
Advice on using e-passports and tips from boxer Janice Wheeler.
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The watch using haptic technology to help you tell the time. Plus Paralympic swimmer Hannah Russell
Telling the time by touch - but not as we know it. And Paralympic swimmer Hannah Russell.
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RNIB's new film, Recording PIP interviews
RNIB's film on what it's like to be partially sighted. Plus recording your Pip assessment.
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Sights tests for four- and five-year-olds, Nordic walking, Accessible medical documents
How eye tests can help very young children, and we go walking Nordic style.
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Problems on a cruise, Kerbs in Northern Ireland
Tom Walker talks to blind passengers unable to sail on the cruise they paid for.
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Signing of the Marrakesh Treaty, Suggested summer reads
What does the signing of the Marrakesh Treaty on accessible books mean for UK readers?
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Blindness: for sighted beginners
Myths and tips on what to do, and what not to do, when helping a blind person.
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Blind people on stage, film and TV
In Touch explores the portrayal of blind people on stage, film and TV.
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Glastonbury: Just how easy is it for us to join in?
In Touch goes to Glastonbury. Two listeners find out how much fun it is if you're blind.
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Moving from primary to secondary school; Mark Hardie
Moving from primary to secondary school for blind children. And new author Mark Hardie.
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Going to the gym, Tandem riding
Going to the gym, and getting on a tandem if you're blind or have a visual impairment.
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Cooking Healthy Food From Scratch
Cooking healthy food from scratch when you can't see your way around the kitchen.
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Keeping Fit and Staying Active
Ideas for keeping fit and staying active when you're blind or visually impaired.
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How can air travel be made easier for blind people?
How can air travel be made easier for blind people?
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Help: getting it and dispensing with it
Peter and guests talk about the challenges of getting help, and then dispensing with it.
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Talking Over You, Not To You; British Blind Sport
The airline which failed to talk directly to a blind passenger when there was a problem.
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National Living Wage, Blind Taekwondo Master
How the National Living Wage could have an impact on care. And the blind taekwondo Master.
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150 years of New College Worcester, Guide dogs and Uber
New College Worcester, a school for blind teenagers, celebrates. Plus, guide dogs and Uber
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Guide dogs on EasyJet, Strangers who try to help you out
EasyJet admit they got it wrong with a guide dog. And when strangers try to help.
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How Hull is becoming easier for blind people, Susie Steiner
How Hull is easier to get around. And writer Susie Steiner talks about her sight loss.
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The Future of Braille
A look at what's around the corner when it comes to braille technology.
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Blindness for Beginners: Ways of Managing When You Lose Your Sight
Three people who have become blind as adults discuss ways of managing.
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Follow-up eye appointments, Access to festivals
How delays in follow-up eye appointments are putting sight at risk. Access to festivals.
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Talking newspapers, Accessible computer games
The closure of talking newspapers, plus a look at accessible computer games.
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Kelsey from Watford Boys Grammar
For ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ News School Report, Kelsey from Watford Boys Grammar co-hosts with Peter White.