1Xtra Talks with Richie Brave

Richie Brave hosts the biggest group chat of the week.

Radio 1Xtra,335 episodes

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UK hip-hop and Tourette's
Richie Brave discusses UK hip-hop and Tourette's. @1Xtra on social
19 Jul 2026,60 mins
UK drill and type 1 diabetes
Richie Brave discusses UK drill and type 1 diabetes. @1Xtra on social
12 Jul 2026,60 mins
The Music Is Black: UK Garage
Richie Brave discusses UK Garage and neurodiversity.
05 Jul 2026,60 mins
The Music Is Black
Richie Brave discusses The Music Is Black and the legacy of Black British music.
28 Jun 2026,60 mins
Honouring the Windrush Generation
Richie Brave and guests with the biggest group chat of the week. @1Xtra on social
21 Jun 2026,60 mins
"I've been sectioned four times"
Richie Brave and guests with the biggest group chat of the week. @1Xtra on social
14 Jun 2026,59 mins
Kanya King Tribute
Richie Brave and guests pay tribute to Kanya King. @1Xtra on social
07 Jun 2026,60 mins
Caring Matters
Richie is joined by Jazz Browne and Matthew Mckenzie for Caring Matters Week.
31 May 2026,59 mins
Is Brixton still the home of Caribbean culture in the UK?
Richie heads to Brixton to see if it's still the heart of Caribbean culture in the UK.
24 May 2026,60 mins,
Mary Mandefield sits in: Womens Health Roundtable
Mary Mandefield and guests discuss women's health and navigating diagnosis.
17 May 2026,59 mins
New tax year, who this?
With it being just over a month into the new tax year, Richie talks all things finance!
10 May 2026,59 mins
Who are you?
Richie Brave explores the many ways we chose to identify ourselves.
03 May 2026,60 mins
Navigating grief, babyloss and childlessness
Richie Brave discusses baby loss, infertility and childlessness.
26 Apr 2026,59 mins
What's the most chaotic thing you've done for love?
Richie Brave explores Black literature, fairytales and celebrates National Siblings Day.
19 Apr 2026,60 mins
How profitable is Black music?
Richie Brave and guests will be exploring the ecosystem of the music industry.
12 Apr 2026,59 mins
The impact of Black British music
Richie looks at how Black British music shapes culture, identity and voice across the UK.
05 Apr 2026,60 mins
Protecting your mind as a creative
Richie Brave discusses the wellbeing of artists.
29 Mar 2026,59 mins
Are young people being priced out of adulthood?
Richie explores whether young people have been given the tools to 'adult' successfully.
22 Mar 2026,59 mins
Are we losing recipes?
Richie Brave talks Mother's day, generational wisdom and holding onto recipes.
15 Mar 2026,59 mins
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 2026,59 mins
Let's talk about STDs
Richie Brave discusses the importance of HIV awareness.
15 Feb 2026,59 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