Talking Books is a radio show in which host Robert Kirkwood presents readings of audiobooks and stories from the Royal National Institute of Blind People (RNIB) Talking Books library. Each Sunday, it features readings from a classic childrens book. The show also features interviews with authors, audio documentaries, and special shows on different topics.
Robert Kirkwood presents the best of the spoken Word. The famous RNIB Talking Books studios have such a rich and varied history. Authors such as Ruth Rendell, Roald Dahl, P.D. James, A.S. Byatt, Fay Weldon, Doris Lessing, Lady Antonia Fraser and lots of other greats, making up a veritable Who's Who of UK literature, have all visited us and recorded something.
On Insight Radio's Talking Book show we've featured all of the above! Where else could you hear Peter Cushing read Sherlock Holmes followed by Victoria Coren talking poker, or Cherie Blair reading Postman Pat followed by Frederick Forsyth telling us about cocaine trafficking?
Tune in every day at 3pm (or 10pm) for exclusive audio, author interviews, behind the scenes features and our featured book or short story of the moment. I'll also keep adding content to the Talking Books podcast feed so make sure you subscribe.