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1Xtra Talks with Richie Brave

1Xtra Talks with Richie Brave

BBC Radio 1Xtra 316 Episodes Aug 16, 2026

Richie Brave hosts the biggest group chat of the week on BBC Radio 1Xtra. The show tackles topical issues and current affairs with a lively panel of voices. Listeners join in as Richie leads conversations that matter to young British audiences. It’s a weekly talk program bringing fresh perspectives and lively debate.

Episodes

Notting Hill Carnival & How To Stay In Love
Notting Hill Carnival & How To Stay In Love Aug 16, 2026 3586 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.
Guvna B sits in: Breast Cancer Roundtable
Guvna B sits in: Breast Cancer Roundtable Aug 9, 2026 3598 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.
Guvna B sits in: Creativity & preserving Black stories
Guvna B sits in: Creativity & preserving Black stories Aug 2, 2026 3595 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.
Grime and MS
Grime and MS Jul 26, 2026 3593 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.
UK hip-hop and Tourette's
UK hip-hop and Tourette's Jul 19, 2026 3583 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.
UK drill and type 1 diabetes
UK drill and type 1 diabetes Jul 12, 2026 3586 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.
The Music Is Black: UK Garage
The Music Is Black: UK Garage Jul 5, 2026 3600 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.
The Music Is Black
The Music Is Black Jun 28, 2026 3569 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.
Honouring the Windrush Generation
Honouring the Windrush Generation Jun 21, 2026 3527 Richie Brave and guests with the biggest group chat of the week. @1Xtra on socialProduced by Unedited for BBC Radio 1Xtra.
Kanya King Tribute
Kanya King Tribute Jun 16, 2026 3600 Richie Brave and guests with the biggest group chat of the week. @1Xtra on socialProduced by Unedited for BBC Radio 1Xtra.
"I've been sectioned four times"
"I've been sectioned four times" Jun 14, 2026 3598 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 Sh
Caring Matters
Caring Matters May 31, 2026 3599 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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