🎧 Episode 90: Pete Corkhill – Championing Inclusive Football

🎧 Episode 90: Pete Corkhill – Championing Inclusive Football

This week on Talking in the Dark, host Evie sits down with Pete Corkhill, football coach for the Isle of Man Special Olympics team and Football Disability Ambassador with the Isle of Man FA. In this uplifting and highly inspiring episode, Pete reflects on his early life and the profound friendship he shared with Jamie—a relationship that shaped his outlook and sparked a lifelong passion for supporting people with disabilities. Pete also shares his journey from working in the UK to returning to the Isle of Man, where he has dedicated himself to creating opportunities for people with disabilities to enjoy, participate in, and excel through sport, particularly football. Pete discusses the power of inclusion, the importance of accessible sporting opportunities, and the life-changing impact that sport can have on confidence, wellbeing, and community. Filled with warmth, humour, and infectious enthusiasm, this conversation celebrates the people working to break down barriers and ensure that everyone has the chance to thrive, regardless of the challenges they may face in a world often designed more with able-bodied people in mind. AD (Accessible Description): The podcast graphic features a purple background with the title “Talking in the Dark” in bold white text at the top center. Two photographs appear on either side of a central microphone icon. On the left is Evie, smiling warmly, with shoulder-length wavy red hair and wearing a light grey round neck top. On the right is a color photograph of Peter Corkhill. Pete is dressed in a black T Shirt and cap, and is outside on a sunny day stood on a football pitch. Pete has is arm around an Island Special Olympics Football player, and together they are cheering heartily.

🎧 Episode 89: Ellie Henry – TV and Film actress

🎧 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, and career. She speaks candidly about navigating the transition that followed her diagnosis and the determination that has driven her forward. Ellie also takes listeners behind the scenes of her work on Hollyoaks and Run Away, including her experience acting alongside James Nesbitt. She discusses the importance of accessibility within the television industry, highlighting the positive impact of having an access coordinator on set. The conversation also explores what it means to be an ambulatory wheelchair user, with Ellie addressing some of the misconceptions and online reactions that emerged following the release of Run Away. Full of warmth, positivity, and resilience, Ellie’s story is a powerful reminder that barriers can be challenged and expectations redefined. AD (Accessible Description):The podcast graphic features a purple background with the title “Talking in the Dark” in bold white text at the top center. Two photographs appear on either side of a central microphone icon. On the left is Evie, smiling warmly, with shoulder-length wavy red hair and wearing a light grey round-neck top. On the right is a color photograph of Ellie Henry, who is sat smiling directly at the camera. Ellie has bobbed dark hair, brown eves, and is wearing a navy blue V neck tank-top

🎧 Episode 88: Jon Doyle – Guide Dogs UK

In this episode ofTalking 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 habilitation specialist has in helping to achieve independence for blind and low vision children and young adults. Jon explains the child centered approach to teaching and the need to suit the training to each individual.  Along with how the advancements in technology are playing a part. This conversation is imbued with kindness and care as both host and guest discuss a subject matter which is very significant and plays a deep part of the lives they lead.

🎧 Episode 87: Miles Hilton-Barber – Blind Adventurer

In this week’s inspiring episode ofTalking 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 of living with vision impairment, as well as the adaptations he was forced to make along the way. The conversation also highlights the powerful support of his family during this time—especially the influence of his brother, who became a key source of inspiration as Miles navigated this difficult chapter of his life. Evie and Miles go on to discuss his incredible adventures, reflecting on the many daring and deeply rewarding expeditions he has undertaken around the world. This is a beautifully enriching conversation with a guest who shares his extraordinary journey with honesty, depth, and wisdom. AD (Accessible Description): The podcast graphic features a purple background with the title “Talking in the Dark” in bold white text at the top center. Two photographs appear on either side of a central microphone icon. On the left is Evie, smiling warmly, with shoulder-length wavy red hair and wearing a light grey round-neck top. On the right is a color photograph of Miles Hilton-Barber. In the photograph Miles is stood in front of a snowy landscape and looking off slightly to the right. Miles has short grey hair and is smiling. He is wearing a blue ski jacket that has a Union Jack flag badge on the left side of his chest.

🎧 Episode 86: Claire Bell — Listening Books Charity

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 different ways people can access and enjoy the audiobooks they provide. Claire also discusses the charity’s aspirations for the future and explains how listeners can support the organisation in achieving its wonderful goals and ambitions. This is a beautiful and insightful conversation that shines a light on a truly admirable charity. AD: The podcast graphic features a rich purple background with the title “Talking in the Dark” in bold white text at the top centre. Two portraits frame a central microphone icon. On the left, host Evie smiles warmly, with shoulder-length wavy red hair and a light grey top. On the right is a photo of Claire standing in front of a Listening Books upright banner. She has a blonde bob hairstyle, wears black-rimmed glasses and a black V-neck sweater, and is smiling broadly.