Talking In The Dark With Evie Roberts

🎧 Episode 89: Ellie Henry – TV and Film actor In this episode of Talking in the Dark, host Evie sits down with actor Ellie Henry, whose television credits include Hollyoaks and Harlan Coben’s Netflix thriller Run Away. In this honest and inspiring episode, Ellie shares her journey following her diagnosis of Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome as a teenager and reflects on how it shaped her life, ambitions, an...

In this episode of Talking in the Dark , Evie chats to Jon Doyle from Guide Dogs UK to discuss his role within the organisation, and to share on the variety of services they provide in supporting the blind and visually impaired community. During the conversation Jon discusses how he transitioned from being a teacher, to the role of a habilitation specialist. He explains the fundamental role that a...

In this week’s inspiring episode of Talking in the Dark , Evie sits down with Miles Hilton-Barber to explore his remarkable life as a blind adventurer. Miles shares stories from his childhood growing up in Rhodesia, before opening up about the profound changes he faced as a young man when he lost his sight due to Retinitis Pigmentosa. He speaks candidly about the emotional and physical challenges...

Ahead of World Book Day 2026, in this episode of Talking in the Dark, Evie speaks with Claire Bell from the Listening Books Charity about the incredible work they do to make reading books more accessible. During this lovely conversation, Claire shares the charity’s history and explains the wide range of services they offer. She highlights the resources available to schools and outlines the many di...

In this week’s exciting episode of  Talking in the Dark , Evie talks to Gary Williamson about his life and work as a blind professional photographer. Gary explains his VI condition is and how he takes photographs with his limited vision by capitalising upon the latest in camera technology to capture and record images in the wonderful way that he does. Gary also describes the way in which he got in...

This episode of Talking in the Dark  brings together two acquaintances for a wonderful and highly engaging conversation . Host Evie, student of the flute, and Kate Risdon, the inspiring professional flautist and music teacher. During this episode, Kate shares with Evie the story of her life and career as a visually impaired flautist. Kate talks about where she first discovered her deep love and co...

This week’s episode is an especially heartfelt one. Evie sits down with her former senior education support officer and close friend,  Natasha Molyneux-Smith , the visionary founder of  Dot & Type . In this uplifting and dynamic conversation, Natasha shares the story behind Dot & Type — a groundbreaking organisation creating beautifully designed braille and large print products for blind and visua...

Get ready for an inspiring episode of  Talking in the Dark ! In this episode Evie sits down with Dimitri Coutya MBE —Paralympic wheelchair fencing champion and all-around trailblazer. In this thrilling conversation, Dimitri opens up about his journey from discovering wheelchair fencing to becoming one of the sport’s most decorated athletes. He shares the mindset behind his training, reveals what i...

 In this episode of Talking in the Dark , host Evie sits down with  Simon Weston CBE  — Falklands War veteran and survivor of the devastating attack on the  RFA  Sir Galahad . In this powerful and deeply moving conversation, Simon reflects on his remarkable life journey, from his early childhood in  South Wales , to enlisting in the  Welsh Guards , and ultimately being deployed to the  Falklands W...

In this episode of Talking in the Dark , host Evie welcomes the remarkable Ian Treherne –  The Blind Photographer   for an intimate conversation about art, identity, and the power of vulnerability. Born with RP Type 2 Usher Syndrome, a rare condition causing progressive sight and hearing loss. Ian shares how his relationship with photography has evolved as his vision has diminished. In this deeply...

In this episode of Talking in the Dark , host  Evie  sits down with  Peter Hodgson  – founder and charity manager of the inspiring  Isle of Man Youth Motor Project (IOM YMP) . In this insightful and uplifting episode, Peter shares the story behind the charity’s beginnings, the range of hands-on activities it offers to young people on the Isle of Man, and the mission that drives it forward. He also...

In this episode of Talking in the Dark, host Evie welcomes Peter Torres Fremlin – author, disability activist, and publisher of the Disability Debrief newsletter. In this insightful and thought-provoking conversation, Peter opens up about his own disability journey and the powerful role storytelling can play in shifting perceptions around the world. Peter shares his experiences navigating disabili...

This week on  Talking in the Dark , host Evie is joined by the remarkable  Suzanne Bull MBE  – disability campaigner, music lover, and founder of  Attitude is Everything . In this empowering and wide-ranging conversation, Suzanne opens up about growing up with a disability, the challenges of overcoming societal assumptions, and the powerful role that creativity and resilience have played throughou...

In this powerful episode of  Talking in the Dark , host Evie sits down with  Kieran Clarke , a top blind footballer whose journey is a true testament to resilience, determination, and the transformative power of sport.  In this conversation Kieran opens up about losing his sight at a young age, the challenges he faced growing up with a visual impairment, and how he discovered his passion for  blin...

Get ready for an  inspirational  and  thought-provoking  episode of  Talking in the Dark ! This week, host Evie is joined by  Sophie Christiansen, CBE  – a  gold medal-winning Paralympic equestrian  whose incredible story is sure to move and motivate you. In this  empowering conversation , Sophie opens up about growing up with cerebral palsy, discovering her passion for horses, and how  Riding for...

Ready for an engaging and highly eilluminating episide of  Talking in the Dark ?  This week,  Evie chats with Toby Addison , the talented  content creator  behind  Blindtobes  and an accomplished athlete for the  England blind football team . Toby shares his experiences of navigating life with a  visual impairment , offering valuable insights into overcoming challenges and building a successful ca...

In this inspiring episode of  Talking in the Dark , host Evie sits down with tetraplegic karting champion,  Chris Yeates , to explore his incredible journey of resilience and transformation. Chris opens up about the emotional impact of his life-changing accident, his journey through rehabilitation, and how adapting to a new life with a disability reshaped his mindset and goals. Chris also shares h...

In this week’s episode of Talking in the Dark Evie speaks with gold medal winning javelin thrower Dan Pembroke MBE  During this lovely conversation Evie learns about Dan’s life with Retinitis Pigmentosa and how an early diagnosis of this degenerative visual impairment at the age of 8 years old spurred him forwards to achieve the great things that he has.   Dan also describes his journey into athle...

71. James Roberts CBE. When learning to live with a disability that has been acquired one’s mental attitude can be key to transitioning positively and moving forward. In this week’s episode of Talking in the Dark Evie speaks with gold medal winning wheelchair rugby player James Roberts MBE  During this highly stimulating interview Evie learns all about James’ life growing up able-bodied and then b...

Representation and inclusion in TV, and Film are often said to be incredibly important in helping to normalise disability and remove the problematic stigmas and prejudice that can make life difficult for so many people. In this week’s episode of Talking in the Dark Evie speaks with film maker, writer and founder of Inclusivity Films, Sarah Leigh.  In this lovely conversation Evie speaks to Sarah a...

Navigating a society when one has a disability can be very challenging indeed so having a local MP who is also registered as disabled and who understands first-hand the difficulties people face can be very reassuring.  In this week’s episode of Talking in the Dark Evie speaks with Liberal Democrat MP for Torbay, Steve Darling. In this conversation Evie and Steve speak about lots of fascinating sub...

Advocacy and speaking about the needs of people with disability is vitally important in making the world more inclusive and accessible. And this week’s guest has dedicated her life to this cause making a global impact on the practises, policies, products and services that big business provide. In this episode of Talking in the Dark Evie speaks with the disability advocate and founder of Tilting Th...

Creativity is an incredible human quality which informs, influences and shapes the world in so many beautiful ways. This guest is a very talented and highly creative theatre and radio director who also works to improve accessibility and inclusion in the Arts.   In this episode of Talking in the Dark Evie speaks with the theatre and radio director and Arts consultant Nickie Miles Wildin  In this in...

Some organisations are truly revolutionary in their approach to accessibility and helping to make the world a more rewarding place for individuals with visual impairments. The Living Paintings charity is one such company which strives to make reading a more enjoyable experience by creating wonderfully tactile books which are accompanied by beautifully read audio narration.  In this week’s episode...

This week’s guest is one of life’s true trail blazers describing themself as a theatre-maker, curator, poet, writer, screenwriter, playwright, actor, facilitator, trainer, director and CEO! We think they could also add ‘absolute star’ to that list as well! In this week’s episode of Talking in the Dark Evie speaks with founder and Artistic Director of CRIPtic Arts Jamie Hale  This week Evie learns...