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Soca music hits the global stage
Richie Brave on the global rise of Caribbean rhythms.
The homecoming trend: why people are moving back
Richie Brave hears about the lives of people repatriating.
1Xtra talks top ten moments of 2024
Richie Brave and guests on the most memorable moments of 2024. @1Xtra on social
The best of 1Xtra Talks 2024
Richie Brave shares his favourite 1Xtra Talks moments of 2024.
What's the Met Police gangs matrix?
We hear about the Met Police' revealing tool to identify gang .
How to glow up your skincare
We explore which skincare routines are helpful for our skin type.
Finding sisterhood in Motherhood
Finding sisterhood in motherhood with a new app, especially for Black mums.
Cervical care education
We get into conversation during Cervical Cancer Awareness Month.
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Idris Elba, Bellah and Corey Bovell Richie Brave.
Is dating really in the trenches?
We talk all things dating diaries, navigating it, and tips!
MOBO awards spotlight and Diddy trial update
Shining a light on the 2025 MOBO Awards - the best of Black music and culture.
Is it too late to get on the property ladder?
We discuss the opportunities and challenges that come with home ownership.
Would you consider boarding school for your child?
We discuss the influence of boarding schools and more.
Books and beyond: World Book Day
We discuss the importance of World Book Day from a Black British perspective.
Celebrating Black British comedy
Richie Brave chats with comedians to journey through life before humour.
Are nurseries in the UK improving?
We deep dive into the state of nurseries in the UK - why are fees rising?
What is parental abandonment?
We start by discussing tackling the difficult reality of intentional abandonment.
Understanding autism beyond the spectrum
Richie Brave hears from those living and experiencing life through a neurodivergent lense.
Do you have a foot fetish?
Richie Brave and guests talk feet, plus author Sareeta Domingo s. @1Xtra on social
Are Black music events being over-policed?
Richie Brave and guests with the biggest discussions of the week. @1Xtra on social
Let's talk about addiction
Tune in for a raw and unfiltered journey into the highs and lows that define addiction.
Is using synthetic hair dangerous?
We hear from hair experts looking into safer options and alternatives to synthetic hair.
Do cheaters ever prosper?
TV show Cheaters is bringing secrets to the light.
Speaking up on mental health
Mental Health Awareness Week is being recognised worldwide.
Guvna B sits in: Broadcasters, influencers and shaping information
Digital voices and traditional media: does one shape public opinion more than the other?
