BBC Documentary The Film I’ll Never See Receives Two Royal Television Society Awards Nominations
The Film I’ll Never See Receives Two Royal Television Society Awards Nominations
A proud moment for Dave Steele, The Blind Poet, as his deeply personal BBC One documentary receives two nominations at the Royal Television Society North West Awards 2026.
When I first agreed to share my story with the BBC, I never imagined just how far that story might travel.
The Film I’ll Never See, broadcast on BBC One as part of the Our Lives documentary series, follows my journey through progressive sight loss, family life, fatherhood and the challenges of living with Retinitis Pigmentosa.
Now, I’m incredibly proud to share that the documentary has been nominated in two categories at the Royal Television Society North West Awards 2026, with the awards ceremony taking place on 20 November.
For me, these nominations represent something much bigger than television recognition.
They represent an opportunity for the experiences of blind and visually impaired people to be seen, heard and understood by audiences who may never have considered what living with sight loss really means.
A Story About More Than Blindness
When I was diagnosed with Retinitis Pigmentosa in 2014, I couldn’t have imagined the journey that lay ahead.
Losing my sight has changed almost every aspect of my life. But it has also given me a purpose: to use poetry, storytelling and lived experience to challenge perceptions of disability and help others facing their own difficult journeys.
The documentary explores not only what sight loss has taken from me, but also the love, resilience and determination that continue to shape my life.
It is a story about family, identity, uncertainty and hope.
Above all, it is a reminder that losing your sight does not mean losing your future.
Bringing Sight Loss Into the Spotlight
As The Blind Poet, I’ve spent more than a decade using poetry and personal storytelling to connect with people around the world.
To see that work and my family’s experiences recognised by the Royal Television Society is an enormous honour.
I’m grateful to everyone involved in bringing this documentary to life, to the BBC for providing the platform, and especially to my family for allowing such personal moments to be shared with the world.
Whatever happens at the awards ceremony, I’m proud that this story is helping to create conversations about blindness, disability, inclusion and the importance of understanding experiences different from our own.
Documentary Screenings and Speaking Engagements
I believe the most powerful stories are the ones that inspire conversations long after the screen goes dark.
Alongside my work as an author, poet and keynote speaker, I’m available for special documentary screenings, audience Q&A sessions, disability inclusion events, educational workshops and corporate speaking engagements.
These events offer audiences an opportunity to explore the themes of the documentary in greater depth, ask questions and hear directly about my experiences of living with progressive sight loss.
Whether you’re a charity, school, university, business, community organisation or conference organiser, I’d welcome the opportunity to discuss bringing this story to your audience.
For screening enquiries, speaking engagements and media opportunities, please contact:
Dave Steele — The Blind Poet
“Disability isn’t an excuse to do less, but a reason to be more.”
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