Due to a genetic eye condition, identical twins Daniel and Michael Smith both lost their sight when they were 18.
Now, seven years on and following their much published story, the brothers talk to Peter White about the impact their blindness has had on their lives in the intervening years.
They speak candidly about the stress they have experienced working in very visual jobs in the City of London. Michael is about the qualify as a lawyer and Dan is working as an investment banker.
They last appeared on In Touch three years ago and in this programme speak of the changes they have experienced since last meeting Peter.Presenter: Peter White
Producer: Cheryl Gabriel.
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Folge vom 30.05.2017Daniel and Michael Smith
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Folge vom 23.05.2017Lovers not CarersKirsten Hearn and Red Szell join Peter White to talk about their personal experiences of having their lovers mistaken for carers, when they are out together. The panel all offer advice on how to deal with awkward situations, including when a member of the public or shop assistant asks a 'does he take sugar?' type question.Presenter: Peter White Producer: Cheryl Gabriel.
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Folge vom 17.05.2017The Braille Legacy Musical, International Blind TennisPeter White talks to the author of The Braille Legacy - a musical currently staged at The Charing Cross Theatre in London, which dramatises the life and achievements of Louis Braille, who invented the tactile writing system. Ellie Southwood who has been to see the show, gives a review from a blind person's perspective.Last week in Spain the first international blind tennis tournament was held with 12 countries competing for international rankings. Chris Baily came home with a trophy for Great Britain and the title of World Number One in blind tennis. He tells us what it means to him and his hopes that one day Blind Tennis will be a paralympic sport.Presenter: Peter White Producer: Lee Kumutat.
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Folge vom 09.05.2017Andrew Bastawrous, Bristol blind running clubAndrew Bastawrous CEO Peek, which is a social enterprise providing technology and support to healthcare providers, which will help them screen people for eye disease. He is currently doing this work in Africa as part of a campaign called Clearly, which aims to find global solutions to improve vision correction. Tom Walker reports from a running club in Bristol which encourages blind and visually-impaired people to run with a guide.