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(38 programmes)

  1. In Touch 29/12/2009

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    Peter White talks to The Dowager Duchhess of Devonshire, who has macular degeneration.

  2. In Touch 22/12/2009

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    Available since Tue, 22 Dec 2009 from Radio 4.

    Peter White is joined by Richard Lane and Lee Kumutat for an audio book review.

  3. In Touch 15/12/2009

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    Available since Tue, 15 Dec 2009 from Radio 4.

    A review of the Intel reader, a new device to help visually-impaired people access print.

  4. In Touch 08/12/2009

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    Available since Tue, 8 Dec 2009 from Radio 4.

    What's it like for blind people in the Palestinian territories?

  5. In Touch 01/12/2009

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    Available since Tue, 1 Dec 2009 from Radio 4.

    Peter White with news and information for the blind and partially sighted.

  6. In Touch 24/11/2009

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    Available since Tue, 24 Nov 2009 from Radio 4.

    Naj Fraser, a partially sighted physiotherapist, living in Cockermouth tells her story.

  7. In Touch 17/11/2009

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    Available since Tue, 17 Nov 2009 from Radio 4.

    What happens if a blind person can't trust their bank cashier?

  8. In Touch 10/11/2009

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    Available since Tue, 10 Nov 2009 from Radio 4.

    Macular disease: taking stock of how much understanding and treatment has improved.

  9. In Touch 03/11/2009

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    Available since Tue, 3 Nov 2009 from Radio 4.

    What is the future of your right to travel independently if you're visually impaired?

  10. In Touch 27/10/2009

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    Available since Tue, 27 Oct 2009 from Radio 4.

    What are the implications of the postal strike for visually impaired people?

  11. In Touch 20/10/2009

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    Available since Tue, 20 Oct 2009 from Radio 4.

    Visually impaired and unemployed - more on finding and securing a job that's right for you

  12. In Touch 13/10/2009

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    Available since Tue, 13 Oct 2009 from Radio 4.

    How tough is it to find a job if you are blind or partially sighted?

  13. In Touch 29/09/2009

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    Available since Tue, 29 Sep 2009 from Radio 4.

    Paralympian Gerrard Gosens Dances with the Stars Down Under.

  14. In Touch 22/09/2009

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    Available since Tue, 29 Sep 2009 from Radio 4.

    How accessible is the Apple iPhone to visually-impaired users? We road-test the new model.

  15. In Touch 15/09/2009

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    Available since Tue, 22 Sep 2009 from Radio 4.

    The departing boss of the Guide Dogs for the Blind Association on money and mobility.

  16. In Touch 08/09/2009

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    Available since Tue, 8 Sep 2009 from Radio 4.

    No more train platform announcements? Blind travellers respond to a trial at New Street.

  17. In Touch 01/09/2009

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    Available since Tue, 1 Sep 2009 from Radio 4.

    Audio description has finally come to the iPlayer, but how does it work and why the delay?

  18. In Touch 25/08/2009

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    Available since Tue, 25 Aug 2009 from Radio 4.

    They arrive on cassette, as MP3 files or online, but are Talking Newspapers sustainable?

  19. In Touch 18/08/2009

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    Available since Wed, 19 Aug 2009 from Radio 4.

    Why blind cricket's world champions have been denied entry to the UK from Pakistan.

  20. In Touch 11/08/2009

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    Available since Tue, 11 Aug 2009 from Radio 4.

    More concerns about the future of braille production; guide dogs on long-haul flights.

  21. In Touch 04/08/2009

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    Available since Tue, 4 Aug 2009 from Radio 4.

    Peter White and guests review three new audio books.

  22. In Touch 28/07/2009

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    Available since Tue, 28 Jul 2009 from Radio 4.

    What is the future for braille production, as the National Library Service reduces staff?

  23. In Touch 21/07/2009

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    Available since Fri, 24 Jul 2009 from Radio 4.

    The latest gadgets for visually-impaired people.

  24. In Touch 14/07/2009

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    Available since Tue, 14 Jul 2009 from Radio 4.

    What is the truth behind the numerous headlines claiming a range of cures for AMD?

  25. In Touch 07/07/2009

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    Available since Tue, 7 Jul 2009 from Radio 4.

    Is Cath Burchill the only blind woman to circumnavigate the globe on a motorbike?

  26. In Touch 30/06/2009

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    Available since Mon, 6 Jul 2009 from Radio 4.

    Deafblind people need support to communicate and socialise, so why are services so patchy?

  27. In Touch 23/06/2009

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    Available since Tue, 23 Jun 2009 from Radio 4.

    Richard, who recently lost his sight, offers tips on how to get by when you first go blind

  28. In Touch 16/06/2009

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    Available since Tue, 16 Jun 2009 from Radio 4.

    Can a camera connected to electrodes on the tongue really help blind people get around?

  29. In Touch 09/06/2009

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    Available since Tue, 9 Jun 2009 from Radio 4.

    Why underground is better than overground when it comes to trains.

  30. In Touch 02/06/2009

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    Available since Tue, 2 Jun 2009 from Radio 4.

    Is public transport getting better for blind and visually impaired people?

  31. In Touch 26/05/2009

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    Available since Tue, 26 May 2009 from Radio 4.

    Peter White hears fears about the abolition of the Learning and Skills Council.

  32. In Touch 19/05/2009

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    Available since Tue, 19 May 2009 from Radio 4.

    Peter White visits the Royal National College for the Blind at Hereford.

  33. In Touch 12/05/2009

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    Available since Tue, 12 May 2009 from Radio 4.

    Peter White with news and information for the blind and partially sighted.

  34. In Touch 05/05/2009

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    Available since Tue, 5 May 2009 from Radio 4.

    Peter White discusses audio versions of three history books.

  35. In Touch 28/04/2009

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    Available since Tue, 28 Apr 2009 from Radio 4.

    Actress Kitty McGeever tells Peter White what it is like to join the cast of Emmerdale.

  36. In Touch 21/04/2009

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    Available since Tue, 21 Apr 2009 from Radio 4.

    Peter White with news and information for the blind and partially sighted.

  37. In Touch 14/04/2009

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    Available since Tue, 14 Apr 2009 from Radio 4.

    Peter White asks why blind people take part in extreme sport and activities.

  38. In Touch 07/04/2009

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    Available since Tue, 7 Apr 2009 from Radio 4.

    Peter White with news and information for the blind and partially sighted.

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