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GUEST PRESENTER:
PEGGY REYNOLDS
On Midweek this week:-
SIMON CALDER
Simon Calder is the travel editor of the Independent. Over the month of January he is pioneering the notion of a “Gap Month” for those who can’t spend a year finding themselves. You can see Simon's features on Holiday, on BBC1 from 8th January at 7pm.
RYAN KNIGHTON
Ryan Knighton teaches English in Vancouver. He is also a poet, journalist and essayist who writes for the New York Times. His book Cockeyed tells the story of how he lost his sight.
Cockeyed: A memoir is published by Atlantic Books. Braille copies will be available to buy from the Royal National Institute of the Blind. Orders can be placed now for delivery at the end of January. To order, please call RNIB Customer Services on 0845 702 3153 or visit the RNIB website.
JENNY SEALEY
Jenny Sealey is the Artistic Director of Graeae Theatre Company, Britain's foremost disabled-led theatre company. Jenny directs Blasted, by Sarah Kane at the Soho Theatre, London from 16th January to 3rd February.
NICKY SPENCE
Nicky Spence won his first competition at the age of 14 and went on to win a place at the prestigious Guildhall School of Music, becoming the youngest winner of the Kathleen Ferrier award. His debut album My First Love is out on Universal Classics.
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