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1Xtra Talks with Richie Brave

BBC Radio 1Xtra

Richie Brave hosts the biggest group chat of the week.

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60:25

The Black Experience: Mothers, Daughters, Sisters

1Xtra Talks with Richie Brave ·

2020/07/29

Richie Brave hosts a special six part series reflecting the black experience in the UK. This week he looks at the black female experience in the UK, with special guests from around the UK sharing their reflections, thoughts and ideas on what it is like to be a black woman in the UK in 2020.

59:55

The Black Experience: Can You be Black and British

1Xtra Talks with Richie Brave ·

2020/07/22

This is an in-depth look at identity. Do people see themselves as British, Black, Black British, Caribbean, African, all of the above, or none of the above? Presented by Richie Brave, this episode is the first in a six-part series of discussions which look at the black experience in the UK. This episode focuses on how black people are viewed and represent to each other and how we are accepted by other races. It also looks at the importance of heritage as part of how you are viewed, and looks at the

97:08

Global Blackout Day Special

1Xtra Talks with Richie Brave ·

2020/07/08

Reece and Ace look back over the events of the last month in response to Black Lives Matter and ask: What changes have been made? Is it enough? Is there more to come? And was it moment or is it now a movement?Guests include Ghetts, Carina White, Laura Stylez, Swiss, Kathryn Lilliana, the Black Music Coalition, and United to Change and Inspire reflect on 'that’ moment from the Black Lives Matters marches and protests in London.

109:20

1Xtra Talks Special - George Floyd and Black Lives...

1Xtra Talks with Richie Brave ·

2020/06/03

Maurice (Seani B), Ashley (DJ Ace) and guests host a two-hour 1Xtra Talks special where we’ll hear the views and opinions of our listeners on George Floyd's tragic death, the recent events in the US and the broader topic of racial injustice and the Black community.The two share their frank and honest experiences as black men in the UK, their concerns when raising young black sons during this time and how this most recent US death has given communities and industries a big wake up call.Maurice &

11:19

Mental Health Awareness Week - 'Be Kind' with Reece...

1Xtra Talks with Richie Brave ·

2020/05/22

Entertainer, Plus-Size Advocate & Dancer Queen Mojo joins Reece Parkinson to discuss her IG video 'Being Kind' during the lockdown and gives some tips for your well-being. Also, she reflects on being a dancer for Lizzo at Glastonbury 2019.Maureen Wilkes (Maureen's Caribbean Takeaway) talks about her free food delivery to Key Workers and the Elderly communities in Chapeltown, Leeds.

50:22

Representation on screen

1Xtra Talks with Richie Brave ·

2020/03/09

Reece is talking representation on screen with Zack Morris aka Keegan Baker from EastEnders, 'Noughts + Crosses' actors Masali Baduza (Sephy) and Jack Rowan (Callum) plus theatre and short film actress Julene Robinson.This year’s Bafta Awards called for changes to make the nominations more inclusive, after no actors of colour were included in any of the major acting categories. However the Creative Diversity Network’s Diamond Survey suggests that ethnic minorities and gay people are significantly

66:40

Generation Rent, Social Housing and Grenfell

1Xtra Talks with Richie Brave ·

2020/03/02

Roughly 8.4 million people are living in unaffordable, insecure or unsuitable homes, with house prices skyrocketing around the world and incomes simply not. In this episode Reece delves into the UK’s housing crisis. Henrie (Reprezent radio) and Kay Ani (aka Uncle K) discuss what it’s like living at home with their parents, trying to get on to the property ladder and gentrification. Katherine Hibbert the founder of Dot Dot Dot (a property guardianship company) and Kate Henderson the Chief Executive

51:55

Kenny Allstar on UK Black Music

1Xtra Talks with Richie Brave ·

2020/02/24

Reece Parkinson and DJ/Producer Kenny Allstar talk UK Black music - from celebrating the success of Dave and Stormzy at this year’s BRITs to the challenges of a competitive industry. And they talk about the late Pop Smoke's influence on UK music.

57:53

Dating Different Cultures

1Xtra Talks with Richie Brave ·

2020/02/16

Reece breaks down the good, the bad and the ugly of what it’s like to date outside of your culture. And to help him he will be talking to:Naomi, a Zambian who has been married to a White British man since July last year.Bella, who is Burundian and who you may know as Only Bells from YouTube. She’s been with her Nigerian boyfriend for 3 years.And Eli, who is Angolan, has dated outside of his race but prefers to date Caribbean women.And we will hear from Sadia from the BBC’s No Country for Young Women

47:49

Valentines v Galentines

1Xtra Talks with Richie Brave ·

2020/02/09

Reece Parkinson is joined by Tolly (The Receipts), Georgette (Just The Tip podcast) and Trina Nicole (Curve Catwalk) to talk Valentine's Day, Galentine's Day, their plans for the 14th and the most important bit - how to love yourself!Sex blogger Scotty Unfamous shares her Top 5 Sex Tips to spice up your V-Day and Love Island's Yewande shares her Galentine's Day plans.

50:29

1Xtra Talks visits The Sex Clinic

1Xtra Talks with Richie Brave ·

2020/02/03

Reece Parkinson and guests talk STIs, confidence and sexual health myths.Gay and bisexual men have seen the most significant decline in new infections of HIV, with rates falling by 71%. But we don't see the same effect in straight communities. There are over 100,000 people living with HIV in the UK and 41% of straight people diagnosed were black African men and women.Phil Samba, Derek Owusu and Dr Michael Brady join Reece to discuss the stigmas in the black community and the benefits of Prep.Sarah

54:38

No Right To Remain?

1Xtra Talks with Richie Brave ·

2020/01/26

Reece speaks to Lizzie and Rubie, who have lived all their adult lives caught in the limbo of the British immigration system. He also speaks to Dami Makinde, CEO of the We Belong charity, and Anita Hurrell, head of the Migrant Children's Project, about the ways the law could change for undocumented migrants.

57:16

Prison and Death Row

1Xtra Talks with Richie Brave ·

2020/01/19

Reece is joined by death row lawyer Bryan Stevenson, subject of the film ‘Just Mercy', to discuss the American justice system and death row. And Lady Unchained and Bouncer from Play Dirty talk about life in British prisons, the challenges of returning to society and alternatives to prison.

57:24

How To Become A Successful Artist

1Xtra Talks with Richie Brave ·

2020/01/12

On Monday, 1Xtra will be announcing its hot for 2020 list. It’s our pick of artists that we think are going to spend a lot of time in your headphones over the next year. But how do you get to this point? How does the music industry actually work? How do you go from rapping in your bedroom to selling out shows? Today we’re going to find out how you become a successful artist.Reece is joined by a panel of music industry experts whose job it is to make artists household names. Patrick Lubega, from

55:50

New Year New You

1Xtra Talks with Richie Brave ·

2020/01/05

It’s 2020 – does this mean new year new you? Reece looks at the way you can take advantage of that new year energy to make some changes in your life. Maybe you’re tempted to go Vegan? Or maybe you’ve decided to get active and join the gym? Either way we have experts on the show that can help you make some healthy choices.Daryl Parker is a personal trainer and nutrition coach.Ciara Madden is a personal trainer to celebrities, who is meat and dairy free.Hope Virgo is an author who leads the campaign

73:07

Life As a Black Footballer

1Xtra Talks with Richie Brave ·

2019/12/15

Reece Parkinson talks to Jermaine Pennant about playing with an ankle tag and playing in a champions league final. Renee Hector opens up about racism in the women's game.Reece is also joined by footballer turned rapper Kokar, who explains why he fell out of love with football, and Anthony Aluko gives insight into the role agents and coaches play in a young player's development.

49:05

Review of 2019

1Xtra Talks with Richie Brave ·

2019/12/08

Pilar (The Reality Tea), Henrie (Reprezent) and Ayo Disu (Disunomics) review the biggest stories of 2019 from Fyre Festival and Glasto to Ban Drill and the Hot Girl Summer.

26:26

Cuffing Season

1Xtra Talks with Richie Brave ·

2019/12/01

Dating can be difficult at the best of times - but it can be even harder during the winter months.Cuffing season is defined as a time period between autumn and winter when "people who would normally rather be single or promiscuous find themselves, along with the rest of the world, desiring to be 'cuffed' or tied down by a serious relationship".Is this true? And if so, what are the ups and downs that coming with dating during the Christmas period?Fred Santana is a co-host on the 90's Baby Show

53:02

Women In Music

1Xtra Talks with Richie Brave ·

2019/11/25

The nominees for the 2020 Grammy's have been released. And for the first time, women have dominated the 'big four' categories - Best New Artist, Song Of The Year, Record Of The Year and Album Of The Year.Is the music industry becoming a more equal playing field for both men and women? According to the UK Music Taskforce, women make up just 30% of senior executive positions in the music industry. Why is this the case?Nadia Khan is the CEO of CTRL Management and has been working in the music industry

21:19

Blue Story Special: Featuring Rapman

1Xtra Talks with Richie Brave ·

2019/11/19

Andrew Onwubolu - or Rapman - is best known for his three-part online drama series Shiro's Story, and he has since received a cult following for his unique approach to film and music.Now Rapman's work is coming to the big screen. Blue Story is Rapman's first feature length film. Blue Story is about two young friends who become rivals in a postcode war set in South London.Reece Parkinson meets Rapman, as well as Karla-Simone Spence and Stevie Gambles - who all star in Blue Story.

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