1Xtra Talks with Richie Brave

Richie Brave hosts the biggest group chat of the week.

Radio 1Xtra,316 episodes

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Behind the scenes of 1Xtra's Comedy Gala
1Xtra's Comedy Gala returned this year, and Richie chats backstage with the comedians.
08 Mar 2026,60 mins
How to be a cool aunty!
Richie celebrates community trailblazers and spotlights Black women, especially aunties!
01 Mar 2026,60 mins
Behind the Scenes
Richie Brave talks behind the scenes of our favourite fashion shows, businesses and films.
22 Feb 2026,60 mins
Let's talk about STDs
Richie Brave discusses the importance of HIV awareness.
15 Feb 2026,60 mins
Why Fela Kuti still matters
Fela Kuti's legacy and a sit down with EE BAFTA Rising Star nominee, Archie Madekwe.
08 Feb 2026,59 mins,
Why should I donate blood?
Richie Brave, Fee Mak and CassKidd head down to the Brixton Blood Donor centre.
01 Feb 2026,59 mins
Afcon Highlights and all things comedy with Eddie Kadi
Richie reflects on AFCON 2025/26 and talks all things Black British comedy with Eddie Kadi
25 Jan 2026,59 mins
Are black children more likely to be excluded from school?
Richie discusses school exclusions and isolations with Everyday Racism and Enact Equality.
18 Jan 2026,59 mins
Should AI music be banned?
Richie is discussing all things AI with Andrew Davis, Adama Lorna and CassKidd.
11 Jan 2026,59 mins
Laughing our way into 2026
Comedians Judi Love, Slim and Kyrah Gray join Richie in studio to reflect on 2025.
04 Jan 2026,60 mins
Best of 2025
Richie Brave takes us through some of the highlights of 2025.
28 Dec 2025,60 mins
Future Figures 2025 Cypher
Richie Brave passes the mic to the 2025 1Xtra Future Figures. @1Xtra on social
21 Dec 2025,60 mins
It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas...
Richie is celebrating Christmas early with 1Xtra's very own Snoochie Shy and Remi Burgz.
14 Dec 2025,59 mins
Addressing the stigmas around HIV
For World AIDS Day, Richie is sitting down with Dr Nneka Nwokolo and Reverend Jide.
07 Dec 2025,59 mins
Protecting yourself from Travel Scams & Sextortion
Richie talks travel scams and BBC doc Sextortion, he's also joined in studio by Spit Game.
30 Nov 2025,59 mins
How to avoid Travel Scams & Signs that you might be in a cult
We Move FWD update and chats with Runako Celina, Charlie Brinkhurst-Cuff and Seren Jones.
23 Nov 2025,59 mins
Life after a scandal
Richie Brave sits down with 1Xtra Future Figure Fiona Compton and Jussie Smollett.
16 Nov 2025,59 mins
Do you really know where you're from?
Richie Brave sits down with 1Xtra Future Figure, Leanne Pero.
09 Nov 2025,59 mins
Hurricane Melissa, 1Xtra Future Figures and Dreaming whilst Black
Richie discusses the aftermath of Hurricane Melissa and announces 1Xtra Future Figures.
02 Nov 2025,59 mins
Black Powerlist, Fashion Sustainability & the Music Industry
Richie sits down with Afua Kyei, named most influential Black Briton on the Powerlist 2026
26 Oct 2025,59 mins
The preservation of British-Caribbean music and The Black British Book Festival
Richie discusses the world of publishing amid the Black British Book Festival.
19 Oct 2025,59 mins
Poetry, creativity and loving your Afro-Hair
Richie discusses poetry and making an income out of creative passions with Suli Breaks.
12 Oct 2025,59 mins
Celebrating living legends for Black History Month
Richie Brave sits down with presenter, broadcaster, and all-round powerhouse, AJ Odudu.
05 Oct 2025,59 mins
Dating preferences and 20 years of the Black Powerlist
Riche Brave has Riki Bleu and Michael Eboda on to talk 20 years of the Black Powerlist.
28 Sep 2025,59 mins
Life after leaving the care system
Richie Brave discusses how to navigate life after care, and sickle cell awareness month.
21 Sep 2025,59 mins
Christianity & The Gospel
Richie talks being a born again Christian and Gospel Heritage Month.
14 Sep 2025,59 mins
Diaspora Discussions: Is the England Flag intimidating & What's happening in Sudan?
Journalist Chanté Joseph & Broadcaster Albie Amankona debate the England Flags.
07 Sep 2025,60 mins
Women in Sport Roundtable & Grenada Spicemas
Richie concludes his season of spotlighting Black women in sport.
31 Aug 2025,60 mins
Guvna B sits in
Guvna B talks Black pride, women in rugby and Carnival.
10 Aug 2025,60 mins
Keisha the Sket, Black Power Desk and Battle Rap
20 years of 'Keisha The Sket' with Author Jade Benn.
03 Aug 2025,60 mins