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Colcloughs Episode 26

20-06-2016

Reenie starts her new Job... Wendy does a spot of baby-sitting... While Ray's still agonising over his son's decision to 'come out'

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Filetype: MP3 - Size: 13.34MB - Duration: 14:34 m (128 kbps 44100 Hz)


Colcloughs Episode 25

17-06-2016

Ep 25 ( June 17 ) At 6.40, The ColcloughsReenie's away for a job interview, Ray sees a physiotherapist... And Wendy gets her marching orders - twice!

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Filetype: MP3 - Size: 14.48MB - Duration: 15:49 m (128 kbps 44100 Hz)


Vidar Hjardeng's Audio Described Theatre Review

17-06-2016

ITV's Vidar Hjardeng's AD review of The Wesh National Opera at the Birmingham Hippodrome.

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Filetype: MP3 - Size: 6.94MB - Duration: 7:35 m (128 kbps 44100 Hz)


Glaucoma Awareness in Care Homes

17-06-2016

The International Glaucoma Association has commissioned a report into nurses understanding of glaucoma, also known as the silent thief of sight. Allan Russell spoke to Janet Marsden, Manchester Metropolitan University (MMU) to find out more

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Filetype: MP3 - Size: 6.97MB - Duration: 7:37 m (128 kbps 44100 Hz)


Colcloughs Episode 24

16-06-2016

There's a rude awakening for Mark and Philip, Bernard tries to give Mark some timely advice and Ray's had better days...

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Filetype: MP3 - Size: 14.1MB - Duration: 15:24 m (128 kbps 44100 Hz)


Eighty Two Year Old Is Unstoppable!

16-06-2016

Maxine Turkington is living proof that sight loss doesn't have to mean that life comes to a standstill. Allan Russell spoke to Maxine to find out more about her amazing life.

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Filetype: MP3 - Size: 16.21MB - Duration: 17:42 m (128 kbps 44100 Hz)


Colcloughs Episode 23

15-06-2016

Wendy decides to move in with Mark and Philip, till she's found somewhere permanent...Philip tells Connie he's gay - and Connie heads off to see Ray with a juicy bit of gossip!

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Filetype: MP3 - Size: 14.5MB - Duration: 15:50 m (128 kbps 44100 Hz)


Campaigning And Legislating For Talking Buses.

15-06-2016

The Guide Dogs for the Blind Association has been working for some time now to have audio announcements installed on public transport, buses in particular. Allan Russell spoke to Chris Theobald, from the charity, and Alan Brown MP

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Filetype: MP3 - Size: 6.79MB - Duration: 7:25 m (128 kbps 44100 Hz)


Colcloughs Episode 22

14-06-2016

Reenie finally admits to losing her job... Staff at the clinic start to feel the pressure .. And Connie decides it's about time she stuck her oar in - again!!

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Filetype: MP3 - Size: 14.25MB - Duration: 15:34 m (128 kbps 44100 Hz)


Are Disabled People Being Properly Supported Into Work?

14-06-2016

A new report from the Work Foundation has highlighted failings in government's policies and practices designed to help people with disabilities out of the Welfare State and into Employment. Allan Russell spoke to Cicily Bailey

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Filetype: MP3 - Size: 6.64MB - Duration: 7:15 m (128 kbps 44100 Hz)


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