1Xtra Talks with Richie Brave - Behind the scenes of 1Xtra's Comedy Gala

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1Xtra's Comedy Gala returned, and Richie chats backstage with the comedians on this year's line-up: Annette Fagan, Diesel, Emmanuel Sonubi, Junior Booker, Kyrah Gray, Leroy Brito and Travis Jay. And of course the host of the night: Eddie Kadi. They discuss how they got into comedy, pre-show rituals and what life was like for them growing up.

You'll also get a preview of a few of the comedians' onstage jokes!

Produced by Unedited for BBC Radio 1Xtra.

Published on Sunday, 8th March 2026.

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