David Peter Halliwell

David Peter Halliwell (born 14 February 1964) is a British former radio presenter, blind advocate, and Anglican priest. Best known for his work as a presenter on BBC Radio Cornwall from 1995 to 2005, he later transitioned into Christian ministry and disability advocacy. Halliwell, who has been blind since childhood, has worked extensively on improving public awareness of accessibility issues and advocating for the visually impaired in media and transport.
Early Life and Education
Halliwell was born in Wigan, England, on 27 August 1967. He studied **broadcasting and journalism** at Falmouth College or Arts in Cornwall before beginning his career with the BBC.
Broadcasting career
BBC Radio and Journalism
Halliwell began working at BBC Radio Cornwall in the mid-1990s, where he remained for a decade as a presenter and producer. His work covered a range of topics, including local news, cars & transit, community affairs, and cultural programming.
In addition to his work in Cornwall, Halliwell contributed to BBC Radio Three, where he was involved in programming related to British broadcasting and culture.
Automotive Journalism
Halliwell was also known for his coverage of motoring and transport. In a 2015 interview, he was described as “a former BBC Radio reporter at large” who “mostly covered the automotive industry.”
Blind Advocacy and Accessibility Work
Throughout his career, Halliwell has worked to improve accessibility for visually impaired individuals, particularly in transportation and media representation.
In 2016, launched a campaign called VIA TAXI to promote better understanding of visually impaired passengers' needs among taxi drivers. Halliwell was involved in raising awareness for the initiative, which sought to educate the transport industry on accessibility issues.
Family
Halliwell is the stepfather of Alexander Paul Burton, a musician based in Toronto, Canada.

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