1Xtra Talks with Richie Brave

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.

Following on from last week's debate about spoken word; poet, storyteller and creative, Suli Breaks is on the show. Podcast host and author, Paige Lewin will be discussing her debut book How to Love Your Afro. Our second Living Legend for Black History Month is actress, comedian and writer Llewella Gideon. Produced by Unedited for BBC Radio 1Xtra.

To kick off Black History Month, Richie sits down with Living Legend, presenter and broadcaster AJ Odudu, where she talks about her almost two decade long career and rise to prominence. Broken Pen and Ore Olukoga go head-to-head in a dynamic debate exploring spoken word as an art form. Questioning its place in contemporary culture and its power to inspire change. Lastly, Mother/Daughter duo &...

Richie Brave is joined by the President of Since 93', Riki Bleu, and Michael Eboda, the founder of Black Powerlist: the annual publication and awards event that identifies and celebrates the 100 most influential individuals of African, African Caribbean, and African American heritage in the UK.

Richie Brave discusses how to navigate life after care, and sickle cell awareness month.

Gospel Heritage Month is the celebration of the history, cultural significance and enduring legacy of gospel music. Richie discusses the upcoming Premier Gospel awards and Gospel Music in general with Station Director for Premier Gospel, Muyiwa Olarewaju OBE. He is also joined by Christian leader, speaker and advocate for social justice, Shermara Fletcher-Hoyte. She discusses the different denomin...

Richie Brave sits down with award-winning journalist, writer and digital content creator Chante Joseph and broadcaster and financial analyst Albie Amankona as they delve into the latest thing that has dominated news headlines the last few weeks: Operation Raise the Colours: where streets, roundabouts and lampposts are being cloaked in the red and white of the St George’s Cross and the Union Jack....

This week on 1Xtra Talks, Richie concludes his season of spotlighting, celebrating and hailing up Black women in sport with a special roundtable. He sits down with Footballer and Broadcaster Eni Aluko, Athlete and Business Woman, Ama Pipi and Boxer, Natasha Jonas, who was the first British woman to compete at the Olympics. These women share their career journeys, their experiences and responses to...

Guvna B talks Black pride, women in rugby and Carnival.

Richie speaks to Jade Benn, author of literary phenomenon Keisha the Sket, 20 years on from its original appearance. He is also joined by Playwright Urielle Klein-Mekongoe and Actor Gerel Falconer to discuss the new upcoming musical 'Black Power Desk'. The musical is inspired by Black British activism in the 70s. Lastly, he chats with Tastemaker and content creator Mimi the Music Blogger and socia...

Richie Brave is joined by three fantastic guests in this week's episode. First up is BBC journalist and host of new podcast Fame Under Fire. Anoushka delves into the latest on the Diddy Trial, and the latest fallout from the most recent allegations against Kanye West. Richie also speaks with Nathan Henry about his new reality series Geordie Stories: Nathan & Dad. The four part docuseries takes...

East London's finest business expert Emma Grede joins Richie. She's the visionary force behind some of the most influential consumer brands of our generation. She's also a trailblazing mentor and investor, the first female judge of colour on Shark Tank, and a guest Dragon on Dragons' Den. Eni Aluko also joins Richie to discuss the latest with the Women's Euro Finals!

Mary Mandefield is in for Richie Brave discussing Black stories on stage, netball and finding out more about Disability Pride Month. She's joined on the show by; The exec director of digital and marketing for Scope, Kwesi Afful Jordan Jarrett-Bryan, Channel 4 sports presenter, journalist and host of ‘The World’s Coolest Disabled Pod’ Actor Tendai Humphrey Sitima, who stars as Johnny Lawes in new p...