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Radio 1 and 1Xtra Stories

Ground-breaking real-life stories that speak to you about your life, your world, and your issues. Reece Parkinson gets in-depth with documentaries made to challenge your thinking.

Radio 1,73 episodes

Episodes

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The Next Episode: #MeToo in Music
With Aluna Francis.
30 Jun 2019,20 mins,
Spinal Injury - A Life-Changing Crisis
We hear the life-changing story of Rubayet, who became a paraplegic last summer.
26 May 2019,17 mins
Mental Health and Black Men
Why are black men the most likely to be diagnosed with mental health problems in the UK?
14 May 2019,51 mins
Mental Health Minute
Listening cannot be underestimated. Every one of us has the power to make a difference.
13 May 2019,1 min
My Mind & Me: Mat
Mat has had severe anxiety since he was a teenager. Newsbeat catches up with his story.
09 May 2019,19 mins
My Mind & Me: Laura
Newsbeat finds out about Laura's journey recovering from anorexia.
08 May 2019,23 mins
Diabetes and Me
DJ Ace takes us through what life is like with the life-long condition Diabetes.
07 May 2019,16 mins
My Mind & Me: Bex
Two years after following Bex's life for six months, we find out how she’s doing.
07 May 2019,19 mins
My Mind & Me: Gemma
Diagnosed with depression, Gemma wants others to open up about their mental health.
06 May 2019,18 mins
Life After Sport
This episode tells the stories of retired British athletes and their journey after sport.
05 May 2019,17 mins
My Mind & Me – Coming Next Monday
Newsbeat shares the stories of four young people with different mental health conditions.
03 May 2019,2 mins
Hidden Homelessness
Exploring the unseen side of the UK homelessness.
28 Apr 2019,8 mins
The Night They Died
In this episode we take a look at the devastating impact of drink and drug driving.
21 Apr 2019,10 mins,
Runaways
In this episode Willow shares her journey of the times she spent running away from home
14 Apr 2019,14 mins,
Beating Addiction
In this podcast we’ll hear about the challenges faced whilst recovering from addiction.
07 Apr 2019,18 mins,
The Ringing in My Ear
In this episode we are discussing tinnitus
31 Mar 2019,10 mins,
Me & My Eco Anxiety
In this podcast, we’re talking about eco anxiety.
24 Mar 2019,11 mins
Growing Up IVF
Stories from those who have grown up as a product of IVF and sperm/egg or embryo donation
17 Mar 2019,22 mins
When should we cancel our heroes?
In light of allegations against musicians, Reece asks when should we cancel our heroes?
11 Mar 2019,44 mins,
Safe LGBTQ+ Clubbing Spaces
Jaguar sits in for Reece speaking to those involved in the 'inclusive' clubbing scene.
04 Mar 2019,17 mins
We Need To Talk About Gambling
Jaguar hears from 25 year old Michael about his gambling addiction
24 Feb 2019,15 mins
Relationships: The Good, The Bad, The Ugly
Best friends chat about the struggles of finding and losing love.
17 Feb 2019,16 mins
Are insects the future of food?
We're finding out why eating insects could be the future! Would you ever eat insects?
10 Feb 2019,17 mins
Living with BPD
We hear from two young women who have Borderline Personality Disorder.
05 Feb 2019,17 mins
Why Are We So Lonely?
Tolly sits in for Reece and asks why are we so lonely and does social media play a part?
27 Jan 2019,7 mins
Let's Talk About Death
In this episode we’re going to be learning about Death Cafés.
21 Jan 2019,12 mins
Single Black Muslim Female
1Xtra follows Nimz, as she navigates the world of online dating.
13 Jan 2019,16 mins
Orthorexia
Personal trainer and author Alice Liveing investigates Orthorexia.
06 Jan 2019,17 mins,
Off Record
Radio 1, 1Xtra and Asian Network tackle the biggest issues of 2018.
23 Dec 2018,58 mins,
About Bloody Time
Meet the young activists united in their passion to tackle period poverty.
16 Dec 2018,17 mins,