BBC Radio Podcasts from If You Don't Know

If You Don't Know

Introducing… The Black 14

The lives of 14 black American footballers are changed forever in a fight against racism

Looking back on some of our biggest stories

Special guests, goodbyes and the news that you still need to know.

Cobalt and conflict in the Democratic Republic of Congo

Breaking down what’s going on in the Democratic Republic of Congo.

A conversation with Tupac’s godfather, Jamal Joseph

A rare insight into Tupac’s life, with help from his godfather and Nicolas-Tyrell Scott.

A tribute to Gboyega Odubanjo

Gboyega's family and close friend look back on his life, achievements and legacy.

A Black History Month special with George the Poet

Revelations and realness with guest George the Poet, for a Black History Month special.

Losing your wife and son ft. Global Boga

Nicole Thea's husband, Global Boga, on how he’s coping three years on from her death.

The BBC’s Clive Myrie and the founders of GUAP

Following the release of his memoir, presenter Clive Myrie has some exciting revelations.

Drill music on trial

The relationship between drill music and the police.

Windrush’s 75th ft. Richie Brave, Asha Philip and Kia Fullerton

Celebrating the Windrush generation’s impact on British music, language and sport.

The Love Island background checks ft. Buzzfeed’s Ada Enechi

Love Island's Kai Fagan drops in to join De-Graft and Ada Enechi for a special episode.

Liv Little, Jords and all-black audiences

Liv Little and Jords on their new debuts, and we get into the Black Out theatre backlash.

Masego, MS and busting myths about autism

Masego talks about his childhood and latest album and we answer your questions on autism.

Netflix’s Cleopatra: What’s all the drama?

Queen Cleopatra actor Adele James on the new role, the backlash, and why she took it on.

Sudan, Ovie Soko and student protests

What’s going on in Sudan? Ovie Soko on basketball and Love Island, plus student protests.

Writing Rye Lane, a black British love story

Rye Lane’s co-writer, Nathan Bryon, on black love, vulnerability and writing the film.

Jokes or no jokes? With Lenny Henry and Marcus Ryder

Lenny Henry and Marcus Ryder on using humour to get through tough times.

Cambridge Uni’s youngest black professor

Jason Arday, Cambridge’s youngest black professor, on autism and achieving your dreams.

What happened to African students who fled Ukraine?

Thousands of students left Ukraine when war broke out – we catch up with two of them.

Writing a romcom

New author Taylor-Dior Rumble talks about her #Merky Book and how to write a novel.

Hair, discrimination and your rights

What counts as hair discrimination and do you know what the law says about it?

Let’s talk air pollution… it could be damaging your health

Ten years after nine-year-old Ella died, why isn’t air pollution being cut faster?

Why are black people waiting longer for organs?

Black people who need a transplant wait up to six months longer than other patients.

The Asake concert crush: What happened?

A timeline of what happened at the Brixton crush which led to the deaths of two people.

Let’s talk about OCD

We hear what it’s really like to have OCD and how one man’s tackling the stigma around it.

Could you be an astronaut?

There’s a new bunch of European astronauts, but none of them are black or Asian.

Life lessons with Toni Tone

Toni Tone talks Twitter and reveals the things that changed her life for the better.

Black environmentalists... where you at?

Why so few black people have jobs working with the environment.

Loyle Carner’s 1am rule

Musician Loyle Carner talks about being a dad and shares his top tips in life.

Black women and breast cancer

The link between black women and an aggressive type of breast cancer.

Stormzy, Mel and a revealing tweet

How a tweet about Stormzy’s single highlighted a lack of black reporters in newsrooms.

Wanted: Black chemists

There are 575 chemistry professors in the UK, but only one is black.

Chris Kaba: What happened?

Chris Kaba died after he was shot by a police officer – this is what we know.

The Voice newspaper hands the reigns to Prince Charles

Prince Charles guest edits The Voice, Britain's longest-running black newspaper

STIs in the black community

The complex reasons why STI rates are higher among black people

The cost of calling out racism

Two black students were suspended after calling out a racist incident at uni.

The sunscreen myth

The truth about black skin and the sun.

The story of house music’s black roots

Beyoncé, Drake and the origins of house music in Chicago’s black communities

Black Pride and the Black Pound

The founders of Black Pride and Black Pound Day on how they’re changing attitudes

Love Island feat. Rachel Finni

Love Island: How much airtime have black contestants been getting?

Blake's Got Talent

BGT winner comedian Axel Blake drops in and reveals how to write a good joke

Grenfell five years on

Local artists mark the anniversary of the Grenfell fire with their single West Side Story.

PRU ft. Nkechi Simms

Nkechi Simms talks about BBC Three comedy PRU and her own time in pupil referral units

The Gangs Violence Matrix

Should the police be allowed to keep a database of suspected gang members?

Being Black and lonely

Black people are more likely to feel lonely than the general population.

For Black Boys

Author of the play For Black Boys Who Have Considered Suicide on why it’s so important

Investigating Tim Westwood

We discuss Tim Westwood and allegations of sexual misconduct, which he strenuously denies

The Grammys reggae backlash

Backlash after the Grammy for Best Reggae Album goes to a nearly all-white band

Blackface on holiday and Charlene White

The realities of travelling when you’re black, and TV presenter Charlene White drops in.

Child Q: Strip-searched at school

There’s outrage over the way a black girl was strip-searched by police while at school.

Bouncer speaks about his split with Likkleman

We ask Bouncer all the questions you’ve been wanting to ask.

Eddie Kadi

'Being an African comedian is my contribution to this country'

Black Students in Ukraine

"We need help. We came just to study... we didn’t come for war.”

Celebrating Jamal Edwards

Ft. LD (67).

Locksmith (1/4 Rudimental)

"Successes, mistakes and failures are all just a part of life".

Kwajo Tweneboa's Social Housing Fight

"I want to help people like me".

Tolu (aka Don’t Jealous Me)

Being a Black comedy pioneer, father and managing anxiety.

The Kabs Family

Black, hyper-visible and what it means to be authentic.

Fats Timbo

Fetishisation, influencer culture and super powers.

The Downing Street Party, Abuse of Black Female MPs and AFCON ft. Bell Ribeiro-Addy MP

What is it REALLY like working in Parliament?

What Can Toppling Statues Achieve? Ft. Bristol Mayor Marvin Rees

A story of race, inequality and activism.

Toxic Masculinity and Finding Your Faith ft. Guvna B

He’s more than gospel…

Zeze Millz in the Building

Losing the Strong Black Woman label.

Forging Your Own Path ft. Da Beatfreakz

The brothers dial in for a chat...

The Future of Music in Nigeria ft. Adekunle Gold

AG Baby drops in.

Astroworld, DaBaby & Adele ft. Sean Paul

In conversation with the Jamaican legend.

The Return of Cashh

We're talking about the Jamaica deportation flight which left this week.

Girls Night In

Where are all the Black people?

FACTS: Black Women are Jokes

And now they are redefining the UK comedy scene.

Can We Trust The Police?

A conversation with people in power.

Black Bond

Could it happen?

R Kelly: Guilty

The singer could go to prison for the rest of his life.

A Sickle Cell Crisis

How bad is banana-shaped blood?

Eating Porridge For Dinner

Surviving on government hand-outs.

How I Bought My First Home

The £££, the emotion and the journey.

A Weekend of Festivals ft. ENNY

Summer is basically done!

The HIV & DaBaby Story

False claims, music festivals and overcoming stigmas.

Gay in Ghana ft. The Two Twos Podcast

My mum is “scared” about me going back.

Young, Black & Schizophrenic

On EastEnders and IRL.

Rashford, Sancho, Saka

Black excellence in Football.

What’s Happening In Ethiopia And How Are Brits Getting Involved?

From Nobel Peace Prize to famine in two years.

Love Island & Fetishisation ft. The Receipts

Oh, and Audrey does her duck joke again...

What We Saying About The Vaccine?

Dr Tosin has the real facts.

Accept/Reject Your MBE [Delete As Appropriate]

Decoration, diversity and debate.

What’s going on in Nigeria right now?

Twitter is locked off.

Lovers Rock & Small Axe ft. Steve McQueen & Tiana Major9

The Bafta Awards feel a bit different this year.

Good Vibes Through A Bad Year ft. Yasmin Evans

2020 wasn’t easy, but we’re still here.

How to secure the bag & a place on Dragons' Den ft. Steven Bartlett

Business tips from the youngest ever Dragon.

Eid Mubarak! ft. Bouncer Play Dirty

Fighting, fasting and faith.

When will we Ayeee again? ft. Ivorian Doll

Talking Wireless, Carnival and summer bangers.

The Richard Okorogheye Story

What happens when your best friend goes missing?

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