Radio review: Victoria Derbyshire interviews PC David Rathband

There were many extraordinary moments in the interview with PC David Rathband on Victoria Derbyshire (pictured, 5 Live) yesterday. The policeman, who lost his sight when shot by Raoul Moat , spoke from his hospital bed. His generosity of spirit – thanking those who had sent cards for "letting a little piece of them into my life" – and strength of character were astonishing. He described himself as relatively fortunate, having had his sight so far in his life, and at least having visual memories to cherish. "I'm the lucky one," he told Derbyshire. It was also intensely moving, hearing how his family are coping. His wife, he explained, reads messages from well-wishers every night before he goes to sleep – what a tender, sensible time to do so, presumably to ward off nightmares. He regretted not being able to see things that used to drive him mad, like his teenage daughter wearing too much makeup. "It's OK, Dad," she'd said to him. "I'll just tell you I've got no makeup on." But the interview also included a detailed account of what it's really like to be shot in the face ("Like my head was inside a tin can with the biggest firework you can imagine"). The ferocity of his descriptions, alongside the humility of his response, made for an affecting and powerful interview.