Richie Brave chats with comedians to journey through life before humour. As 1Xtra Talks digs deeper into parenting season, we hear from mother and content creator Tola Andu, sharing life raising her son with autism, @raisingkevin_

We then hear from DJ and creative director, Matthew Xia, with the latest release of new hit theatre production, Tambo and Bones.

We discuss the importance of World Book Day from a Black British perspective, as well as practical moves made to inspire girls and women as we mark International Women's Day. Richie is joined by acclaimed historian David Olusoga, children's book author Priscilla Ohene and 1Xtra presenter Fee Mak. We also catch up with presenter Priscilla Anyabu as she shares her passions of uplifting more girls and women through sport.

We discuss the influence of boarding schools and private schools, and if they have the influence to shape life for young people. We also hear about a special award ceremony, the Community, Corporate and Culture Awards, dedicating itself to fostering our communities.

Richie Brave is joined by:

Isabel, a TikToker documenting her boarding school life

We discuss the opportunities and challenges that come with home ownership, touching on the pros and cons, and investment elsewhere beyond property. Richie Brave is joined by Daniela Adoasi, who runs online platform New Home At Last, Rotimi Merriman-Johnson - the owner of Mr Money Jar - and Jerran Whyte, the wealth management specialist and managing director at Belvedere Wealth Management.

Shining a light on the 2025 MOBO Awards - the best of Black music and culture, where we're joined by music journalist Mary Mandefield, DJ Kenny Allstar, and musician and former MOBO award-winner Guvna B sharing more on the ceremony and platform, in its 27th year.

We then provide an update on the ongoing legal allegations involving one of hip-hop's biggest moguls, Sean Diddy Combs. We learn of a breakdown of the latest developments in the trial, joined by presenter of the Diddy On Trial podcast, Anoushka Mutanda Dougherty.

We talk all things dating diaries, navigating it, and tips! We also hear about the importance of organ donation, and inspiring stories about solo travel!

Idris Elba shares more with Richie Brave about his new documentary Our Knife Crime Crisis. Bellah and Corey Bovell join to talk new radio drama Chicken Burger N Chips.

We get into conversation during Cervical Cancer Awareness Month. Starting off hearing from Simphiwe Sesane who shares the importance of cervical care, Doctor Rumbi shares vital tips for women to understand their bodies better. Plus the growing topics of conversation around endometriosis and fibroids with endometriosis awareness advocate and campaigner Natalie Blake and body confidence broadcaster Jackie Adedeji.

Finding sisterhood in motherhood with a new app, especially for Black mums.

We explore which skincare routines are helpful for our skin type, thoughts on the representation of Black hair in media and advertising today, and whether going vegan truly impacts our health and well-being.