Let's Talk VI Sport is a fortnightly podcast by British Blind Sport, that brings you fortnightly candid conversations with visually impaired athletes from grassroots to elite level, coaches, and industry experts ahead of the highly anticipated Paralympics in Paris later this year.
Each episode will delve into the inspiring stories, achievements, and challenges giving listeners a glimpse into the athlete, coach, or expert's journey and the importance of sport and physical activity in their lives.
Website: www.britishblindsport.org.uk
The Golden Legacy Series: Her Royal Highness The Duchess of Edinburgh
As our 50th anniversary celebrations draw to a close, we are delighted to be joined by special guest, Her Royal Highness The Duchess of Edinburgh for the last episode of our Golden Legacy Series.
Throughout this episode, British Blind Sport CEO, Alaina MacGregor, and The Duchess discuss:
Avoidable blindness and the sight loss community
The charities and organisations that Her Royal Highness supports as Royal Patron
The role of sport and physical activity in empowering people with disabilities
How important role models are in disability sport
The progress that has been made in disability sport in recent years, and which areas need to be further developed
And much more!
To find out more about Her Royal Highness The Duchess of Edinburgh and her work, please visit: www.royal.uk/duchess-edinburgh (www.royal.uk/duchess-edinburgh)
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To keep up to date with the latest BBS news, please visit:www.britishblindsport.org.uk (http://www.britishblindsport.org.uk)
22 Aug 2025
The Golden Legacy Series: Tony Larkin OBE
On this episode of The Golden Legacy Series, we are joinedby Tony Larkin OBE.
Tony is a former footballer turned blind football coach whohas been influential in the development of the sport in GB.
Throughout the episode, Tony and British Blind Sport CEO,Alaina MacGregor discuss:
Tony’s football career
The development of blind football across GB, Europe and Africa
Memories from the London 2012 Paralympic Games
The benefits of having sport in your life
And much more!
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8 Aug 2025
The Golden Legacy Series: Eliza & Scarlett Humphrey
On this episode we are joined by identical twins, Eliza & Scarlett Humphrey who are 19-year-old para-swimmers from Northampton.
The Humphrey twins first came to a BBS Swimming Gala 10 years ago and have gone on to compete at the highest level of para sport in the world making their Paralympic debut in Paris last August representing ParalympicsGB.
In the episode, we discuss:
Their journey to becoming Paralympic swimmers
Who their role models are
What their plans are for the future
We are so excited to follow their journey and see what’s next for Eliza & Scarlett.
Keep up to date with the lates news from BBS by visiting www.britishblindsport.org.uk (http://www.britishblindsport.org.uk)
25 Jul 2025
The Golden Legacy Series: Ben Quilter
In this episode of The Golden Legacy Series, we are delighted to be joined by Paralympic judoka Ben Quilter to discuss his sporting journey.
Ben reflects on the London 2012 Paralympic Games where he recevied a bronze medal. He discusses an injury he acquired in the lead up to the Games and how it felt to compete in front of a home crowd.
Ben now works at the British Paralympic Association where he is focusing on recruiting and developing the next generation of athletes for ParalympicsGB.
He highlights the evolving landscape of disability sport, advocating for greater accessibility and the vital role of passionate individuals and organisations in increasing participation.
To keep up to date, please visit: www.britishblindsport.org.uk (https://britishblindsport.org.uk/)
11 Jul 2025
The Golden Legacy Series - Baroness Tanni Grey-Thompson DBE
In this episode of The Golden Legacy Series, we welcome Baroness Tanni Grey-Thompson DBE, one of ParalympicGB’s most decorated Paralympic athletes.
With an incredible 11 gold medals across five Paralympic Games – Seoul, Atlanta, Sydney, and Athens - Tanni shares insights from her remarkable sporting career and her journey beyond the track.
Now a respected independent crossbencher in the House of Lords, Tanni has become a leading advocate for disability rights.
In this conversation with British Blind Sport CEO, Alaina MacGregor, Tanni reflects on her early life, including how she earned the nickname “Tanni”, her experience within the education system for disabled children.
Tanni discusses her sporting career highlighting the importance of work ethic and resilience, as well as the need for athletes to plan for life after sports.
Alaina and Tanni also discuss broader societal challenges, including access to physical education for disabled young people and why the legacy of the London 2012 Paralympic Games, while inspiring, hasn’t solved all inequalities for people living with disabilities.
We hope you enjoy this episode!
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27 Jun 2025
The Golden Legacy Series: Tim Reddish CBE
Paralympian Tim Reddish CBE discusses his journey from Nottingham to Paralympic swimmer with Alaina MacGregor, exploring sport's role in confidence and community building in this interview.
13 Jun 2025
The Golden Legacy Series - Sally Munday OBE
CEO of UK Sport Sally Munday OBE discusses her career, UK Sport's role in funding athletes and supporting events, and the strategic plan with BBS CEO Alaina MacGregor in this interview.
30 May 2025
The Golden Legacy Series - Mike Brace CBE
Mike Brace CBE recounts his athletic career from primary school to the Paralympics, along with his work improving accessibility for visually impaired individuals in sports and leisure, in an interview with Alaina MacGregor.
19 May 2025
The Golden Legacy Series - Tim Hollingsworth OBE
On this episode of our special 50th anniversaryseries – The Golden Legacy Series – we are delighted to have Tim Hollingsworth OBE.
Throughout the episode, Tim discusses coming from a drama background before transitioning into various sportsleadership roles at UK Sport, the British Paralympic Association and mostvrecently Sport England.
He highlights his key career moments, including the London2012 Paralympic Games and his efforts to promote social inclusion and accessibility in sport.
Tim reflects on the challenges and achievements of his timeas CEO of Sport England, particularly in navigating the Covid-19 pandemic and promoting the ‘Uniting the Movement’ strategy.
We hope you enjoy this episode!
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10 Oct 2024
Post-Channel Swim catch up with Melanie Barratt
Multi-medal Paralympic swimmer, Melanie Barratt, set a world record by becoming the first blind woman to successfully swim the English Channel in August this year.
Whilst taking on the incredible challenge, Melanie fundraised for BBS and raised over £17,000.
In this special episode of Let's Talk VI Sport we catch up with Melanie following the Channel Swim to hear about her experience leading up to the challenge and on the day itself.
To keep up-to-date with Melanie, follow her Facebook page 'Blind Girl Swims': www.facebook.com/blindgirlswims
For more information on BBS, please visit: www.britishblindsport.org.uk
14 Aug 2024
Melanie Barratt
In this episode of Let’s Talk VI Sport, we speak with
Melanie Barratt, a multi-medal winning Paralympic swimmer.
Mel shares her journey from competing in the Sydney and
Atlanta Paralympics to her current challenge: attempting to become the first
blind woman to swim the English Channel.
We discuss:
Her transition from pool swimming to open water swimming
The guiding and technology she uses to navigate open water swimming
Her preparation for the Channel Swim
Advice for current and future athletes
Mel’s Channel Swim journey can be followed on www.facebook.com/blindgirlswims (http://www.facebook.com/blindgirlswims)
Mel is raising funds for British Blind Sport as part of
her Channel Swim challenge. To support, please donate at: https: bit.ly/4dufR3e (https://bit.ly/4dufR3e)
For more information about British Blind Sport, please
visit www.britishblindsport.org.uk (http://www.britishblindsport.org.uk)
31 Jul 2024
Oscar Kelly
On this episode of Let's Talk VI Sport, we are delighted to be joined by para-triathlete Oscar Kelly.
Oscar discusses his journey into para-triathlon, his hopes for the Paralympics in Paris and the advice he'd give to potential athletes.
We are delighted that since recording Oscar has been selected to represent Paralympics GB in August 2024.
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For more information on British Blind Sport, visit our website www.britishblindsport.org.uk
17 Jul 2024
Zac Shaw
On this episode of Let's Talk VI Sport, we are joined by sprinter, Zac Shaw.
Throughout this episode, we discuss:
- Zac's athletic's journey
- His most memorable moments
- His hopes for Paris
And more!
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For more information on British Blind Sport, visit www.britishblindsport.org.uk
3 Jul 2024
Ellen Buttrick MBE
On the third episode of Let's Talk VI Sport, we are joined by Paralympic rower, Ellen Buttrick MBE.
Throughout this episode, we discuss:
- Ellen's journey into para-rowing
- Her diagnosis with Stargardt Disease
- Representing Paralympics GB at the Tokyo Paralympics in 2021
- Receiving her MBE for her contribution to rowing
And more!
For more information on the work that British Blind Sport does, please visit www.britishblindsport.org.uk
19 Jun 2024
Lizzi Jordan
On this episode of Let’s Talk VI Sport, we are joined by
para-cyclist Lizzi Jordan who tells us about her extraordinary journey as someone who lost her sight at the age of 19. Lizzi details the achievements she’s had since then which include learning to walk again, running the London Marathon and becoming a World Champion para-cyclist representing Great Britain.
5 Jun 2024
David Clarke OBE
On this episode of Let’s Talk VI Sport, our host BBS CEO,
Alaina MacGregor, is joined by David Clarke OBE.
David is a Paralympian in both goalball and blind football,
as well as being England’s top scoring blind footballer.
We hear from him about:
David's journey into sport
Those who have supported him on his journey to
success
Hopes for this year’s Paralympics in Paris
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[Image description: Let’s Talk VI Sport logo. Text: Episode 1, David Clarke OBE. David is pictured wearing GB kit holding a football, alongside BBS CEO, Alaina MacGregor.]
30 May 2024
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