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A monthly review of the best, worst and most absurd of online celebrity journalism in the UK. Hosted by Chris Beckett and Matt Withers.... more
FAQs about Barely Contained:How many episodes does Barely Contained have?The podcast currently has 106 episodes available.
August 30, 2021A rattled Leilani Dowding, a topless Cliff Richard and a fried eggChris Beckett and Matt Withers return to once again cast a critical eye over the UK's online showbiz journalism, including Leilani Dowding's brutal royal thoughts, Sir Cliff Richard's rescinded topless promise and an unusual fried egg pattern on Kate Garraway's dress....more23minPlay
August 03, 2021The National Watermelon Day specialMatt Withers and Chris Beckett hand out the gold, silver and bronze medals in the fortnightly Olympiad of online celebrity journalism, including a National Watermelon Day spectacular, Jack Brooksbank's clearing by the court of body language and Carol Vorderman finally addressing those Doctor Who rumours....more30minPlay
July 18, 2021Travis Scott's giant bag and Jade Thirlwall's mortifying seagull attackChris Beckett and Matt Withers track and trace some of the most eye-catching slices of showbiz journalism online, including Travis Scott and his jumbo designer bag, Gemma Collins having a roll in the sun and Little Mix star Jade Thirlwall's mortifying seagull attack....more25minPlay
July 04, 2021Philip Schofield’s Strictly slam and a really tall Tipping Point contestantMatt Withers and Chris Beckett review the the best worst showbiz journalism on the internet, including Philip Schofield’s Strictly slam, Rafael Nadal’s shirtless downtime, Julia Roberts' multiwatt smile and a really tall Tipping Point contestant....more26minPlay
June 13, 2021Harrison Ford's £17.95 sea bassChris Beckett and Matt Withers bring you some of the best showbiz reportage of the past 14 days, including Harrison Ford's £17.95 sea bass, Lizzie Cundy's unlikely nomenclature claim and Liam Hemsworth breaking his Instagram silence....more27minPlay
April 26, 2021Liz Hurley’s favourite bikini and Hugh Jackman’s essential body languageMatt Withers and Chris Beckett bring you some of the best showbiz reportage of the past 14 days, including Liz Hurley’s favourite bikini, Hugh Jackman’s essential body language and Loose Women viewers’ fury at an underwhelming announcement....more29minPlay
March 29, 2021Jimmy Bullard’s iconic water pressureMatt Withers and Chris Beckett pore over some of the latest celebrity stories from across the information superhighway, including Jimmy Bullard’s iconic water pressure, a Coronation Street coat gaffe and Gemma Collins’ tiny salmon fillet....more26minPlay
March 08, 2021Princess Diana’s posthumous Megxit furyMatt Withers and Chris Beckett pore over some of the latest celebrity stories from across the information superhighway, including Princess Diana’s posthumous Megxit fury, Peter Andre’s chilled birthday celebrations and Scarlett Moffatt’s Noel Edmonds spectral sightings....more27minPlay
February 22, 2021Richard Madeley’s menacing stareMatt Withers and Chris Beckett dissect some of the crispest communiques from showbusiness’ fourth estate, including Richard Madeley’s menacing stare, Scarlett Moffatt’s spectral dating boundaries and Bradley Walsh's air high fives....more24minPlay
February 02, 2021Elaine Paige’s ironic Twitter tragedyMatt Withers is once again joined at a safe social distance of 57,936m by Chris Beckett to assess the latest dispatches from the virtual red carpet, including Kate Middleton’s bobble hat, Stacey Solomon’s bin-shaming and Elaine Paige’s ironic Twitter tragedy....more23minPlay
FAQs about Barely Contained:How many episodes does Barely Contained have?The podcast currently has 106 episodes available.