1Xtra Talks with Richie Brave

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 root...

Richie Brave discusses the wellbeing of artists. Produced by Unedited for BBC Radio 1Xtra.

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...

Richie Brave and guests with the biggest group chat of the week. @1Xtra on social Produced by Unedited for BBC Radio 1Xtra.

1Xtra's Comedy Gala returned, and Richie chats backstage with the comedians on this year's line-up: Annette Fagan, Diesel, Emmanuel Sonubi, Junior Booker, Kyrah Gray, Leroy Brito and Travis Jay. And of course the host of the night: Eddie Kadi. They discuss how they got into comedy, pre-show rituals and what life was like for them growing up. You'll also get a preview of a few of the comedians' ons...

Richie Brave is joined by the co-founder of The CCC Awards, which stands for community, corporate and culture and is all about giving flowers to the people in our communities doing great things without recognition. Mahari Hay talks Year 2 of the awards and what to expect. We're also celebrating International Women's Day early on 1Xtra Talks with Richie sitting down with the unfiltered trio from Yo...

Richie Brave is going behind the scenes! Talking to the people and entrepreneurs that are not only self starters but also influence and contribute to the finishing product of something that we all get to enjoy, whether that be in fashion, business or film and TV. He'll be sitting down with: - Patrick Egbon-Marshall, owner of the modelling agency Menace Models. - Martha Nakintu, award-nominated wri...

For HIV Awareness Week, Richie is joined by professionals to discuss the importance of HIV education. Produced by Unedited for BBC Radio 1Xtra.

The legendary Nigerian musician Fela Kuti has been posthumously honoured with the Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award, becoming the first African artist to receive this prestigious recognition from the Recording Academy since the award's inception in 1963. Richie sits down with his son Seun Kuti to talk what this means for his legacy. Richie is also joined in studio by 2026 EE BAFTA Rising Star Nomi...

Richie Brave is joined by 1Xtra Family Fee Mak and CassKidd as they head down to the Brixton Blood Donor centre to go through the process of donating blood. They discourse with the Donor Carers there, what it takes to donate blood and the impact it has on other peoples lives. Richie will also be getting an update on how Jamaica continues to recover and heal in the aftermath of Hurricane Melissa. P...

Richie Brave is joined by Eddie Kadi throughout the whole show as Eddie discusses what the AFCON Tournament was like out in Morocco from the group stages, supporting his home team Congo and being there for the explosive final between Morocco and Senegal. Richie and Eddie are then joined by comedians Diesel and Travis Jay. They talked about their careers to date, what got them into stand-up and why...

Richie discusses school exclusions and isolations with Everyday Racism and Enact Equality. @1Xtra on social Produced by Unedited for BBC Radio 1Xtra.

Richie Brave is delving into the word of AI. How it's evolved over the years, and how we become more literate when it comes to spotting AI-generated videos. He is also getting into the controversy of AI music. Should we allow AI generated music to be streamed and played on radio? We'll be hearing from Keynote Speaker Andrew Davis and Reliability Site Engineer Adama Lorna as well as 1Xtra's very ow...

For our first show back in the new year Richie will be sitting down with comedians Judi Love, Kyrah Gray and Slim. They'll be talking the highs and lows of 2025, the craziest moments of the year, things they want to leave behind and plans for 2026. Expect a hilarious and honest conversation! Produced by Unedited for BBC Radio 1Xtra.

It's been another 12 months of 1Xtra Talks with Richie Brave, so of course for the last show of the year, we have to reflect on some of the discussions we've been able to have on the show. From getting an update on the Children in Need, We Move FWD projects to remembering the late Sareeta Domingo, talking entrepreneurship with Emma Grede and so much more. You can get the low down on just some of t...

Want to know more about this year's 1Xtra Future Figures? Well this is the show for you! You'll hear their personal stories, what drives them to act and what it takes to make change happen. We’re bringing them together and passing the mic, something we’re calling the Future Figures cypher. 1Xtra Future Figures is an annual list and program from BBC Radio 1Xtra that celebrates and highlights Black...

Richie Brave is celebrating Christmas early with 1Xtra's very own Snoochie Shy and Remi Burgz. They're talking about who's cheffing it up for Christmas Dinner, family traditions and the worst Christmas presents to receive. They'll also be joined in studio by previous 1Xtra Talks guests from this year: author and creator Paige Lewin and musician and poet Broken Pen. Richie will host a head to head...

For World AIDS Day, Richie Brave sits down with Dr Nneka Nwokolo, one of the UK’s leading HIV physicians. She has spent years working in sexual health, HIV treatment and prevention, helping shape national conversations around equitable healthcare. He's also joined in the studio by Reverend Jide, a black gay priest within the Church of England and an openly HIV-positive advocate. He is also the fou...

Richie Brave gets another update from a We Move FWD funded project, this time, he's joined in studio by a few members of the creative collective, Spit Game. Toni Olabanji, Tate Boyce and Ria Thomas share how the BBC Children in Need funding has supported them and their work and also give us an original performance! Richie also discusses the BBC Documentary, Blackmailed: The Sextortion Killers. He...

Richie will be getting an update from some of the projects involved in the BBC Radio 1Xtra and Children in Need’s We Move Fund, now known as We Move FWD. The £10 million commitment was created to support and empower Black children and young people in the UK through youth social action. He will also be discussing Travel scams and the nature of how people are manipulated into moving country in the h...

Richie Brave sits down with 1Xtra Future Figure Fiona Compton aka Know your Caribbean. As we continue to discuss the aftershocks of Hurricane Melissa and how it's impacted the Caribbean beyond Jamaica. He also discusses what life looks like for Jussie Smollett post starring in Empire and overturning a criminal conviction. Jussie talks forgiveness, love and turning over a new leaf. Lastly, he sits...

Richie Brave sits down with 1Xtra Future Figure Leanne Pero. Leanne Pero is an award-winning social entrepreneur, breast cancer survivor, and founder of Black Women Rising and The Leanne Pero Foundation. She talks her journey to advocacy and removing stigmas about cancer within the Black British community. Richie is also joined by Adrian Stone, founder of the genealogy service 'Own History', which...

Richie Brave discusses the aftermath of the category 5 Hurricane which hit Jamaica this week, Hurricane Melissa and what people in the diaspora and beyond can do to support the Jamaican community. Joining him for this conversation is writer and cultural commentator, Marianne Sunshine and consultant obstetrician and gynaecologist based in Kingston, Jamaica, Dr Leo Walker. It's also been 5 years of...

Richie sits down with this year's winner of the Black Powerlist ranking and also talks fashion sustainability and the music industry. Richie is joined by: Bank of England’s Chief Financial Officer Afua Kyei, named most influential Black Person in Britain on the Powerlist 2026. Afua speaks about her journey, going from achieving 6 A-Levels to leading financial governance of the £1 trillion balance...

Richie discusses the world of publishing amid the Black British Book Festival. Produced by Unedited for BBC Radio 1Xtra.