1Xtra Talks with Richie Brave

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  Guvna B sits in: Creativity & preserving Black stories 02.08.2026 59min

  Guvna B is joined by comedian and footballer, Sapphire McIntosh, to discuss her experiences as a Black woman from Leeds as well as exploring the Black media ecosystem with hosts of the Rigour & Flow podcast, Aiwan Obinyan and Tamanda Walker. @1Xtra on socialProduced by Unedited for BBC Radio 1Xtra.
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  Grime and MS 26.07.2026 59min

  Richie Brave is joined by Julie Adenuga to discuss grime music as well as Roxy Murray, who speaks about lived experiences of Multiple Sclerosis. @1Xtra on socialProduced by Unedited for BBC Radio 1Xtra.
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  UK hip-hop and Tourette's 19.07.2026 59min

  Richie Brave discusses UK hip-hop and trip-hop with producer, Alain 'Fusion' Clapham as well as Tourette's with DJ, Versatile. @1Xtra on socialProduced by Unedited for BBC Radio 1Xtra.
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  UK drill and type 1 diabetes 12.07.2026 59min

  Richie Brave discusses UK drill with music commentator Sillah, as well as type 1 diabetes with content creator Lydia Brian. @1Xtra on socialProduced by Unedited for BBC Radio 1Xtra.
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  The Music Is Black: UK Garage 05.07.2026 1u

  Richie Brave discusses UK Garage to celebrate the launch of The Music Is Black V&A exhibition as well as exploring neurodiversity for Disability Pride Month.Produced by Unedited for BBC Radio 1Xtra.
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  The Music Is Black 28.06.2026 59min

  Richie Brave discusses The Music Is Black V&A East exhibition and the legacy of Black British music with Dr Clive Nwonka and Aniefiok Ekpoudom.Produced by Unedited for BBC Radio 1Xtra.
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  Honouring the Windrush Generation 21.06.2026 58min

  Richie Brave and guests with the biggest group chat of the week. @1Xtra on socialProduced by Unedited for BBC Radio 1Xtra.
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  Kanya King Tribute 16.06.2026 1u

  Richie Brave and guests with the biggest group chat of the week. @1Xtra on socialProduced by Unedited for BBC Radio 1Xtra.
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  "I've been sectioned four times" 14.06.2026 59min

  Following the recent unrest in Belfast, Northern Ireland, Richie is joined by broadcaster and facilitator Ola Majekodunmi from Dublin and Irish-African artist and Community Leader Tura Arutura. They discuss how people of colour are feeling across Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland amidst heightened racial tensions.For Men's Mental Health Week, rapper, author and mental health advocate Shocka opens up about living with schizophrenia, being sectioned four times and why he's dedicated much of his time to challenging stigma around mental health in Black communities.Richie also speaks to 1Xtra Future Figures alumnus and founder of The New Blxck, Brent Colthurst, about the evolution of Black podcasting in the UK and the future of Black media.And finally, Marvyn Harrison, founder of Dope Black Dads, joins Richie to discuss fatherhood, modern masculinity, community support and why men need more spaces to talk openly about their mental health.@1Xtra on socialProduced by Unedited for BBC Radio 1Xtra.
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  Caring Matters 31.05.2026 59min

  Richie is joined by Jazz Browne and Matthew Mckenzie for Caring Matters Week. @1Xtra on socialProduced by Unedited for BBC Radio 1Xtra.
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  Is Brixton still the home of Caribbean culture in the UK? 24.05.2026 1u

  Brixton in south London was once regarded as the spiritual home of the Caribbean community. However, after waves of gentrification and regeneration, Richie set out to find out whether Brixton is still the home of Caribbean culture in Britain.Within a mile of the famous Brixton Market, Richie speaks with the owner of The Black Farmer brand, Wilfred Emmanuel-Jones MBE, who recently opened his delicatessen and eatery on Brixton Row. Richie also speaks with Brian Danclair, who opened his first restaurant in Brixton before gentrification and now owns three establishments in the area. Richie visits two cultural projects, the Black Cultural Archives with Wanda Wyporska and Kimberley McIntosh, and Brixton House with Michelle McGrath and Monique Baptiste-Brown, to discover how they are helping to preserve the history and community that represent the Caribbean community today. We also look to the team behind the Luton Carnival 50 project, which is working collaboratively to conserve the legacy of Luton’s Caribbean Carnival.Produced by Unedited for BBC Radio 1Xtra.
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  Mary Mandefield sits in: Womens Health Roundtable 17.05.2026 59min

  Mary Mandefield hosts a discussion centred around women’s ens health, navigating diagnosis, advocating for yourself and what healing looks like. Mary will be joined by: 1Xtra family, broadcaster and entrepreneur Sian Anderson. Speaking about navigating her recent PCOS and fibroids diagnosis.Comedian and writer Kyrah Gray, speaking candidly about her PMDD diagnosis and the emotional toll of navigating women’s health conditions that are so often misunderstood.Content creator Frankie Parker, opening up about living with Premature Ovarian Insufficiency (POI) and the complex conversations around fertility and long-term health as a young woman.General Practitioner, educator, speaker and health content creator, Dr Aziza Sesay. Talks us through all the medical terms, advises how to advocate for yourself at the doctors and advises when to seek a specialist. Produced by Unedited for BBC Radio 1Xtra.
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  New tax year, who this? 10.05.2026 59min

  Richie Brave sits down with financial educator and author, Rotimi Merriman-Johnson aka Mr Money Jar and investing coach and CEO Akindebodun Osekita. Richie also discusses the revival of the play ‘Assata Taught Me’ based on Assata Shakur, the first woman on the FBI’s most wanted list, with its creator, Kalungi Ssebandeke and actor Ebenzer Gyau who is a leading star in the production! Produced by Unedited for BBC Radio 1Xtra.
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  Who are you? 03.05.2026 1u

  Richie Brave explores identity in all its complexity, from mixed-race identity to subcultures, self-expression, and the many ways we choose to define ourselves beyond race alone.Produced by Unedited for BBC Radio 1Xtra.
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  Navigating grief, babyloss and childlessness 26.04.2026 59min

  Richie Brave discusses baby loss, infertility and childlessness. Richie will explore the impacts of dealing with such a harrowing loss and explore the systemic issues that the Black community in particular may face when navigating maternal health. He's joined by:Dr Yasmin Mulji, a fertility specialist, who helps us understand the science, the statistics, and the inequalities shaping reproductive health today.Donald Mbeutcha shares his experience of miscarriage and the often-unspoken grief men carry, opening up about mental health and what it means to be a father after loss.Peter Reeves, founder of NINE (A Nod Is Not Enough), discusses creating safe spaces for Black men to process trauma, and why conversations around grief and masculinity need to go deeper.And Yvonne John, author of Dreaming of a Life Unlived, speaks about infertility, childlessness, and redefining life beyond motherhood, challenging the silence and shame that many women experience.Produced by Unedited for BBC Radio 1Xtra.
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  What's the most chaotic thing you've done for love? 19.04.2026 1u

  Richie Brave explores Black literature and fairytales as well as celebrating the recent National Siblings Day. Joining him on the show: Founder of Dope Readers Club, a community initiative that promotes reading, literacy and diverse storytelling, Que the Wolf. On to talk all things fairytales and the importance of Black stories.Writer, speaker and cultural commentator known for her honest and thought-provoking work on body image, race, internet culture and representation, Stephanie Yeboah. Stephanie discusses her debut novel, the romantic comedy Chaotic Energy.Plus, the triplets behind creative agency and production studio Strand Collective, Feyisara, Sewa and Sayo Olukoga. They discuss navigating setting up their own business and working with their siblings.Produced by Unedited for BBC Radio 1Xtra.
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  How profitable is Black music? 12.04.2026 59min

  Richie will be exploring the UK music industry and how different parts work together. From radio to publishing to streaming and touring, and how all the different cogs work alongside one another to feed into the wider ecosystem of the industry and how artists are impacted or benefited. He’ll be sitting down with:Eunice Obianagha, the Head of Diversity at UK Music, where she leads work to improve equity and representation across the UK music industry. She’s also the founder of Enspire Management and has worked across major cultural projects, like the MOBOs.1Xtra's very own DJ Target, broadcaster, DJ and one of the key figures behind the rise of grime in the UK. He’s spent years championing new music and helping break the next generation of artists.Keecia Ellis, the founder of Rekodi Music, a publishing and artist development company focused on empowering songwriters and producers, particularly within Black and Caribbean music. Ree Sewell, Senior Artist and Label Relations Manager at Soundcloud, who helps connect artists, labels and the platform. Tyrone Rowe-McKenzie, the founder of TRM Live and an experienced tour and event manager who has worked on major tours, festivals and arena-level productions across the UK and internationally. Produced by Unedited for BBC Radio 1Xtra.
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  The impact of Black British music 05.04.2026 1u

  Richie Brave hosts a special edition of 1Xtra Talks reflecting how Black British music shapes culture, identity and voice across the country. The show prioritises music artists and industry guests rooted in lived experience. It connects generations, centres regional UK voices and reflects the energy and influence of Black British music right now.The programme includes Tippa Irie, tracing the roots of south London sound system culture and its direct influence on fast MC styles, from dancehall to grime and UK rap.Richie also takes the audience beyond London through excerpts of live OB recordings in Leicester, Liverpool and Bradford with artists including Trillary Banks, Koj, and Kenzo Jae; emerging and established artists sharing how their cities shape their sound, representing regional identity and creativity.The show could also include the continuing relevance of the MOBOs with Mary Mandefield, and we have the founders of the Welsh Black Music awards on their inaugural event. From the studio, Swiss of So Solid Crew joins Charisse Beaumont from Black Lives In Music to unpack key findings from their recent UK music survey, and Donae’O reflects on how neurodiversity influences his work. Produced by Unedited for BBC Radio 1Xtra.
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  Protecting your mind as a creative 29.03.2026 59min

  Richie Brave discusses the wellbeing of artists. Produced by Unedited for BBC Radio 1Xtra.
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  Are young people being priced out of adulthood? 22.03.2026 59min

  Richie Brave explores whether young people have been giving the tools to 'adult' properly and successfully. From looking at the facts and figures of the economy and hearing directly from different generations navigating adulthood today. Joining him for this conversation are: Rotimi Merriman-Johnson aka Mr Money Jar. Award-winning economist, financial educator and content creator helping audiences better understand money, investing and financial literacy.Host, content creator and digital personality, Layoschoice, who has built an audience through vlogs, social commentary and storytelling.And multi-award-winning comedian, Slim, one of the most recognisable voices on the Black British comedy circuit, who recently launched his Radio 4 series Slim's Guide to Life, a stand-up special in which he reflects on his life, career, and experiences in the industry.Together, along with some input from our listeners, they answer the question: Are young people being priced out of adulthood?Produced by Unedited for BBC Radio 1Xtra.