The Next Episode Podcast
1) Afrobeats
The UK’s first official Afrobeats chart has been launched by BBC Radio 1Xtra. For many it’s recognition that’s been a long time coming. But there are some who think a new British chart could dilute th...Show More
2) Black Photography
Earlier this month, American gymnast Simone Biles was featured on the cover of Vogue US. The images received backlash online for “bad lighting”, and some comments raised questions about why a black ph...Show More
3) Black minds matter
Black women experience substantially higher rates of mental health problems than white women. Black men experience psychosis around 10 times more often than white men. Yet white people are more than t...Show More
4) Black £
Black Pound Day aims to put more money into black-owned businesses. It's been set up by So Solid Crew's Swiss, inspired by George Floyd and the Black Lives Matter Protests. The Next Episode investigat...Show More
5) Life in Limbo
Imagine not being allowed to have basic stuff like a bank account, a house or a job... The Next Episode speaks to people who found out about their immigration status after they hit 18 years old.
6) Homeless Hotels
There are nearly 15,000 homeless people living in hotels across England right now. They were moved there at the start of lockdown to keep them safe and stop the virus spreading. But in just over two w...Show More
7) Kingsley, Edson, Cherry and Joy
The week of George Floyd's funeral, The Next Episode speaks to the families of Kingsley, Edson, Cherry and Joy who died after police contact. Hosted by Linda Adey and featuring BBC Radio 1Xtra’s Sid...Show More
8) Black Lives Matter
A week since the death of the George Floyd in the US, The Next Episode talks to protesters in the UK about why they are protesting. Soundtracked by BBC Music Introducing. #TheNextEpisode
9) STAY GAMING, CONTROL THE VIRUS
Is there more gaming content on your TL? Turns out government is paying for some of it to be there. But government hasn't always been the biggest supporter of people who game, so what’s changed? And h...Show More
10) Coping With The Corona Jobs Crisis
This virus is messing with our money as well as our health. When it comes to our finances 18-24-year-olds are some of the hardest hit. But they’re also the people reacting quickest, adapting their lif...Show More