Richie Brave is going behind the scenes! Talking to the people and entrepreneurs that are not only self starters but also influence and contribute to the finishing product of something that we all get to enjoy, whether that be in fashion, business or film and TV.

He'll be sitting down with:

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For HIV Awareness Week, Richie is joined by professionals to discuss the importance of HIV education.

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The legendary Nigerian musician Fela Kuti has been posthumously honoured with the Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award, becoming the first African artist to receive this prestigious recognition from the Recording Academy since the award's inception in 1963. Richie sits down with his son Seun Kuti to talk what this means for his legacy.

Richie is also joined in studio by 2026 EE BAFTA Rising Star Nominee, Archie Madekwe.

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Richie Brave is joined by 1Xtra Family Fee Mak and CassKidd as they head down to the Brixton Blood Donor centre to go through the process of donating blood. They discourse with the Donor Carers there, what it takes to donate blood and the impact it has on other peoples lives.

Richie will also be getting an update on how Jamaica continues to recover and heal in the aftermath of Hurricane Melissa.

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Richie Brave is joined by Eddie Kadi throughout the whole show as Eddie discusses what the AFCON Tournament was like out in Morocco from the group stages, supporting his home team Congo and being there for the explosive final between Morocco and Senegal.

Richie and Eddie are then joined by comedians Diesel and Travis Jay. They talked about their careers to date, what got them into stand-up and why they’re looking forward to 1Xtra's upcoming Comedy Gala at the Hackney Empire.

For Timeline Talks this week Richie covered the Beckhams Drama and Sinners breaking Oscar history with 16 nominations.

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Richie discusses school exclusions and isolations with Everyday Racism and Enact Equality. @1Xtra on social

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Richie Brave is delving into the word of AI. How it's evolved over the years, and how we become more literate when it comes to spotting AI-generated videos. He is also getting into the controversy of AI music. Should we allow AI generated music to be streamed and played on radio?

We'll be hearing from Keynote Speaker Andrew Davis and Reliability Site Engineer Adama Lorna as well as 1Xtra's very own DJ and producer CassKidd.

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For our first show back in the new year Richie will be sitting down with comedians Judi Love, Kyrah Gray and Slim. They'll be talking the highs and lows of 2025, the craziest moments of the year, things they want to leave behind and plans for 2026.

Expect a hilarious and honest conversation!

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It's been another 12 months of 1Xtra Talks with Richie Brave, so of course for the last show of the year, we have to reflect on some of the discussions we've been able to have on the show.

From getting an update on the Children in Need, We Move FWD projects to remembering the late Sareeta Domingo, talking entrepreneurship with Emma Grede and so much more. You can get the low down on just some of the fantastic guests Richie has spoken to this year.

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Want to know more about this year's 1Xtra Future Figures? Well this is the show for you!

You'll hear their personal stories, what drives them to act and what it takes to make change happen. We’re bringing them together and passing the mic, something we’re calling the Future Figures cypher.

1Xtra Future Figures is an annual list and program from BBC Radio 1Xtra that celebrates and highlights Black individuals, groups, and organisations in the UK who are Making Black History Now. It shines a light on those making a significant impact across sectors such as the arts, music, social action, tech and sport, leaving a lasting legacy. @1Xtra on social

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