1Xtra Talks with Richie Brave

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  Afro-Creole languages, Soft Life, 40 years of Talawa 13.09.2026 59min

  Richie Brave explores the first Afro-Creole Languages Week with founder, Ife Thompson. Toni Tone joins him to speak about her new book Soft Life. Plus, Michael Buffong celebrates 40 years of Talawa Theatre Company. @1Xtra on socialProduced by Unedited for BBC Radio 1Xtra.
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  Notting Hill Carnival, Starting High and Black theatre 06.09.2026 59min

  Richie Brave reflects on the positive stories from Notting Hill Carnival 2026 with Anthea Hudson. He's also joined by Jamelia and Téja Renée to discuss their relationship as mother and daughter as well as Téja's debut book Starting High. Plus, Ray Fearon speaks about his lead role in August Wilson's play Fences. @1Xtra on socialProduced by Unedited for BBC Radio 1Xtra.
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  Notting Hill Carnival & How To Stay In Love 16.08.2026 59min

  Richie Brave is joined by former chief executive of Notting Hill Carnival, Claire Holder as well as Meet The Thorpes duo and authors of 'How To Stay In Love (And Still Like Each Other)', Adrian and Tara Thorpe. @1Xtra on socialProduced by Unedited for BBC Radio 1Xtra.
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  Guvna B sits in: Breast Cancer Roundtable 09.08.2026 59min

  Guvna B hosts a roundtable discussion about breast cancer with Leanne Pero MBE, Shanna Antonio and Sarah Adomah. @1Xtra on socialProduced by Unedited for BBC Radio 1Xtra.
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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 1h

  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 1h

  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 1h

  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 1h

  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 1h

  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.