What is Big Print?
Big Print is the only national weekly newspaper with accompanying TV and Radio guide in large print - and it is posted directly to your door.
It's ideal if you have difficulty reading newspapers and TV guides, or if you have a friend or relative who struggles with standard print. You can keep up-to-date with the latest news and make sure you don't miss out on your favourite TV and radio programmes.
The Big Print story
Big Print was launched in the UK in 1992 to help people who find it difficult to read the print of conventional newspapers and who do not wish to use taped 'talking' newspapers. The news it contains is provided by the country's leading news agencies and then edited into pages by our own editorial team.
We have always had a close relationship with our readers and in response to customer feedback, we re-designed Big Print in June 2007.
The new features are:
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an increase in the font size to 16-point as a minimum
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an expanded radio guide section with more pages and each new programme clearly listed
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the inclusion of BBC7 (now renamed Radio 4 Extra)
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an improved TV guide section highlighting film genres such as comedy or thriller
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a single section containing all the regional TV variations.
Big Print features
Big Print - news
The sixteen page newspaper contains:
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a comprehensive round-up of the week's national and international news, including politics, the environment, health and religion
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all the latest sports news, together with an "In brief" section
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special features on topical areas of interest
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celebrity highlights and gossip from cinema, television, music and theatre
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a fantastic two-page leisure spread with a quiz, double crossword, recipe, gardening tips, quotes of the week and horoscope.
Big Print - easy to read TV and radio guide
The 48-page TV and radio guide that comes with the newspaper has a clear layout so it's easy to read. It contains the following features and listings:
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"Pick of the week" - a full page review on one of the TV highlights for that week
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"The week's choices" - recommended programmes not to be missed
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BBC1 and 2
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ITV1
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Channels 4 and Five
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plus TV regional programming
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BBC Radio 2, 3, 4, 5Live and 4 Extra
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Classic FM.
BBC Radio 4 Extra is a must for both brand new and classic, comedy and drama. It is available on DAB digital radio, Freeview, digital satellite, digital cable or via the internet.
How to get Big Print
Big Print is available on subscription in the UK and costs £1.25 per issue. You can choose from quarterly, half yearly or annually. Postage and delivery is free of charge.
The subscription rates are as follows:
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quarterly (13 weeks) total cost £16.25
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half yearly (26 weeks) total cost £32.50
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annually (52 weeks) total cost £65.00.
You can take out a Big Print subscription via our online shop or contact RNIB on 0303 123 9999
Big Print is also available to overseas subscribers. Anyone interested should email helpline@rnib.org.uk
Gift subscriptions
Gift subscriptions are also available, and make a useful and thoughtful present for friend or family member. If you would like to take out this option, please call RNIB on 0303 123 9999 so that we can confirm the subscription details, delivery name and address.
How to pay
If paying by credit / debit card, please call RNIB on 0303 123 9999 with your card details.
If paying by cheque:
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select the subscription period
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make cheque payable to RNIB for the subscription amount
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provide us with your full name, address including postcode and a daytime telephone number in case of queries with your order
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post your order to:
RNIB Customer Services
PO Box 173
Peterborough
PE2 6WS
Get our free leaflet about Big Print
If you would like to find out more about Big Print, you can order a copy of our free All about Big Print newspaper leaflet. This A3 size, 4-pager contains all you need to know about Big Print newspaper, and the TV & Radio, and includes subscription details and an order form. Order All about Big Print newspaper leaflet from our online shop, call RNIB on 0303 123 9999 or email helpline@rnib.org.uk including the following information:
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Name
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Postal Address
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Postcode
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Telephone number.
Quote: IP420 All About Big Print newspaper leaflet.
Contact Big Print
RNIB Customer Services
PO Box 173
Peterborough
PE2 6WS
Email: helpline@rnib.org.uk
Telephone: 0303 123 9999