Food Poverty: Who Gets Free School Meals?

Richie Brave and Shahlaa Tahira explore child food insecurity in the UK

• 53 mins

Lockdown, shielding and me

We’re chatting to people who’ve been shielding and asking: has Covid made us ableist?

• 54 mins

Small Axe

With Small Axe on our screens, we’re celebrating black British art and storytelling.

• 53 mins

Abusive relationships

We talk to abuse survivors and find out what to do if you're in a dangerous relationship.

• 60 mins

Racism in football

Richie and Shahlaa chat to Anton Ferdinand about his experiences on and off the pitch.

• 57 mins

US inauguration

What have the last four years been like for black people in America, and what's next?

• 56 mins

Covid 19 Vaccine

Richie and Shahlaa find out why some people are unsure about taking the vaccine.

• 57 mins

Loved Up Valentine's

Richie and Shahlaa become radio cupids, celebrating all things love.

• 54 mins

Covid and mental health

Richie and Shahlaa chat to guests about their experiences with mental health.

• 57 mins

The MOBO's

With the MOBOs coming up, Richie and Shahlaa look back at 24 years of the awards.

• 56 mins

Silver Lining

Richie and Shahlaa reflect on the Silver Lining moments of 2020.

• 55 mins

Year Ahead 2021

Richie and Shahlaa reflect on the year ahead.

• 53 mins

Women in Music

Richie talks to Drew Dixon about her allegations of harassment in the music industry

• 55 mins

Black People's Day of Action

Richie is talking about the legacy of the Black People's Day of Action 40 years since

• 48 mins

Mohamud Mohammed Hassan

Richie and Shahlaa tell Mohamud's story

• 56 mins

Meghan and Harry

Richie discusses the Oprah interview with Meghan and Prince Harry

• 54 mins

Africa Week Special

Richie is joined by activists from across the African continent.

• 53 mins

How To Make A Man

Richie and guests explore masculinity and all the different ways people express it.

• 58 mins

Glasgow

Richie hears from Glasgow's black movers and shakers.

• 59 mins

Belfast

Richie Brave is touching down in Belfast, chatting about being black and Irish

• 54 mins

The Race Report

Richie talks to guests about the government’s recent race report.

• 56 mins

Black and Scouse

Richie Brave and guests chat about being black in Liverpool.

• 55 mins

Why are people protesting the Police Bill?

Richie explores the new Police Bill. How will it affect our communities if it becomes law?

• 53 mins

Young, Black and in care

Richie Brave chats to young people about their experiences in care.

• 53 mins

Pain, Power and Progress

A year on from the death of George Floyd, 1Xtra Talks explores Pain, Power and Progress.

• 107 mins

Sickle Cell, Dating and Healthcare

Richie Brave chats to Sickle Cell Warriors about relationships, careers & healthcare

• 53 mins

21st Century Relationship Goals

Richie Brave chats to guests about relationship goals and new standards of dating

• 56 mins

Incarceration, Violence and Poverty

Richie chats to guests about what needs to change to break the cycle of youth violence.

• 56 mins

Black Communities and Politics

Are black communities’ political views changing?

• 55 mins

Black Pride

Richie will be talking up & celebrating all things Black Pride in the LGBTQIA+ community

• 56 mins

Where are we going to rave next month?

Richie talks to guests about black spaces that cultivate talent and why they are missing

• 56 mins

What part of Britishness are we claiming?

Join Richie Brave and the panel as they discuss Black British identity.

• 54 mins

Freedom Day

Richie Brave chats with a immunologist and psychologist about restrictions being lifted

• 55 mins

Black Skin

Richie and the guests discuss why black skin is overlooked in hospitals?

• 54 mins

08/08/2021

Richie Brave and guests with the biggest group chat of the week.

• 57 mins

15/08/2021

Richie Brave and guests with the biggest group chat of the week.

• 53 mins

An Ode To Carnival

Richie Brave and guests celebrate UK carnivals, talking food, sound systems and heritage.

• 54 mins

Love Island

Richie Brave and guests reflect on Love Island 2021 from the black lens.

• 57 mins

Black hair

Richie Brave and guests talk black hair, it's future and changes to industry and education

• 56 mins

Normalising talking about sex

Richie Brave and guests discuss normalising talking about sex within black communities.

• 56 mins

Young, Gifted & Blocked

Richie Brave on how immigration status impacts on access to university.

• 62 mins

Black British Radio: Through The Ages

Richie Brave and guests celebrating black British radio through the ages. @1Xtra on social

• 59 mins

African and Caribbean food

Richie Brave asks have African and Caribbean cuisines now become part of Britain's palate?

• 59 mins

Black British Film & TV

Richie Brave and guests pay homage to influential black British actors and filmmakers.

• 58 mins

Black British Sport & Culture

Richie Brave and guests talk all things black British sport & culture. @1Xtra on social

• 58 mins

1Xtra Talks Future Figures Special

Richie Brave celebrates BBC Radio 1Xtra’s first ever Future Figures list. @1Xtra on social

• 108 mins

Love and relationships with Toni Tone

Toni Tone joins Richie Brave for a love and relationships special.

• 55 mins

Concert Safety

Richie Brave and guests talk safety at live events. @1Xtra on social

• 55 mins

Criminal Justice System

Richie Brave on the experiences of black communities with the criminal justice system.

• 58 mins

Joelah Noble sits in for Richie

Joelah Noble and guests ask, where is black love on British screens?

• 52 mins

Joelah Noble sits in for Richie - The Missing Thread

Joelah Noble and guests talk about how black British culture influences fashion.

• 58 mins

Barbados crops out Britain

Richie Brave and guests discuss Barbados becoming a republic country.

• 58 mins

2021 Wrap Up

Richie Brave plays highlights from 1Xtra Talks in 2021.

• 59 mins

Joelah Noble sits in for Richie

Celebrating 20 years behind the scenes of BBC Radio 1Xtra.

• 54 mins

09/01/2022

Richie Brave and guests with the biggest group chat of the week. @1Xtra on social

• 58 mins

Would you rather buy or rent?

Richie's guests discuss getting on the property ladder and ask if buying is still a thing.

• 59 mins

Money Management: Savings & Investment

Richie's guests talk financial literacy, how to save and invest your money.

• 58 mins

Debt Stories

Richie Brave and guests discuss all things debt.

• 56 mins

Cancel Culture

Richie Brave and guests discuss cancel culture, what it means and how it affects us.

• 58 mins

Valentine's Is Coming

Richie Brave and co-host Audrey from The Receipts podcast talk all things Valentine's Day.

• 59 mins

The Tinder Swindler

Richie Brave and guests talk about The Tinder Swindler.

• 57 mins

A tribute to Jamal Edwards

Richie Brave and co-host Aaron Roach Bridgeman pay tribute to Jamal Edwards MBE.

• 57 mins

Pushed back because we're black

Richie Brave and guests hear stories of Africans being blocked fleeing Ukraine.

• 60 mins

We Are Black and British

Richie Brave and guest Lin Mei discuss identity, politics and diversity of thought.

• 58 mins

Climate conscious

Should we as a community be more concerned about the environment?

• 59 mins

Child Q

Richie Brave and guests discuss the Child Q case and ask what next?

• 58 mins

We Move Fund: Youth social action

Richie Brave and guests discuss funding for youth-led social action projects across the UK

• 57 mins

Autism stories

Richie Brave and guests talk about autism following World Autism Acceptance Week.

• 57 mins

Childless at 30

Richie Brave and guests discuss having children later on in life.

• 49 mins

Mary Mandefield sits in - Stephen Lawrence

Mary Mandefield and guests discuss Stephen Lawrence Day and celebrate his legacy.

• 59 mins

Mary Mandefield sits in - Ramadan and Eid

Mary Mandefield finds out about the holy month of Ramadan and the festival of Eid.

• 56 mins

Managing our minds

Richie Brave and guests talk about mental health, exploring therapy and self care.

• 46 mins

Black writers amplified

Richie Brave and guests discuss the legacy and evolution of the Black British poetry scene

• 60 mins

Cosmetic surgery and levelling up

Richie Brave is joined by Mariam Musa and Adeola Patronne from the Pressed podcast.

• 58 mins

Do we need to be more self-reliant?

Richie Brave and guests with the biggest group chat of the week. @1Xtra on social

• 60 mins

Interracial relationships

Richie Brave and guests with the biggest group chat of the week. @1Xtra on social

• 58 mins

1Xtra Talks on Tour - The Roundhouse Edition

Richie Brave discusses freedom of speech. Includes strong language. @1Xtra on social

• 56 mins

Black and the Union Jack

Identity

Richie Brave and guests look at what it means to be black and British in 2022.

• 54 mins

Black and the Union Jack

Bristol - Two years after Colston toppling

Richie Brave & Swarzy head to Bristol to find out how people are feeling. @1Xtra on social

• 58 mins

Do you need to leave the ends to make it?

Richie Brave takes 1Xtra Talks to Leicester @1Xtra on social

• 55 mins

Mary Mandefield sits in

Mary Mandefield and guests with the biggest group chat of the week. @1Xtra on social

• 59 mins

Mary Mandefield sits in

Mary Mandefield and Nikki Tapper discuss the Commonwealth. @1Xtra on social

• 56 mins

What is oontz oontz?

Richie Brave is talking all things house @1Xtra on social

• 57 mins

Black Pride

Richie Brave and guests discuss Black Pride. @1Xtra on social

• 56 mins

Is masculinity in crisis?

Richie Brave and guests with the biggest group chat of the week. @1Xtra on social

• 57 mins

Sex'Press Yourself

What does sexual liberation look like? @1Xtra on social

• 52 mins

Mental health in an unequal world

Richie Brave is joined by David Harewood & more to look at mental health. @1Xtra on social

• 60 mins

Future Figures 2022: Making Black History Now

Brixton Soup Kitchen

Brixton Soup Kitchen is a community hub providing hot meals to those in need

• 3 mins

Future Figures 2022: Making Black History Now

Lisa Carter

Lisa is the founder of Discussion Box, a platform that delivers virtual events online

• 2 mins

Future Figures 2022: Making Black History Now

Lisa Maynard-Atem

Lisa is one of the founders of The Black United Representation Network CIC (BURN)

• 3 mins

Future Figures 2022: Making Black History Now

Magdalene Abraha

Magdalene Abraha is an award-winning publisher, cultural curator and writer

• 2 mins

Future Figures 2022: Making Black History Now

Colorintech

Colorintech was founded to create a more inclusive space for Black tech specialists

• 3 mins

Future Figures 2022: Making Black History Now

Adjei Sun

Adjei is a poet and community organiser who explores themes of masculinity and identity

• 2 mins

Future Figures 2022: Making Black History Now

gal-dem

gal-dem is a media publication committed to telling the stories of marginalised people

• 2 mins

Future Figures 2022: Making Black History Now

Kay Rufai

Mental health researcher Kay Rufai created the acclaimed S.M.I.L.E-ing Boys Project

• 2 mins

Future Figures 2022: Making Black History Now

Raphael Sofoluke

Raphael is the founder/CEO of the UK Black Business Show, UK Black Business Week and more

• 2 mins

Future Figures 2022: Making Black History Now

Temi Mwale

Temi is a racial justice campaigner and founder of The 4Front Project

• 4 mins

Future Figures 2022: Making Black History Now

Intercultural Youth Scotland

Intercultural Youth Scotland (IYS) is Scotland’s leading charity for young Black and PoC

• 2 mins

Future Figures 2022: Making Black History Now

Audrey Solvar

Events and creative producer, Audrey is the founder of Black Creators Matter

• 2 mins