Patrick Stewart's straw hat
Chris Beckett and Matt Withers bask in the raw heat of the UK's finest online celebrity journalism, including Patrick Stewart donning a straw hat and cowboy boots, Kris Boyson dating Elizabeth Tierney and an Eastenders legend popping up on Tipping Point.
25m Jul 17, 2022
25m
George Michael's fortune and fame, and an unusually small sofa
Matt Withers and Chris Beckett return for another review of all the online showbusiness news that's fit to print, including George Michael's posthumous pile, Fred Sirieix's unusually small sofa and Honey Boo Boo's familial turmoil.
24m Jun 26, 2022
24m
A hilarious camping chair mix-up
Chris Beckett and Matt Withers cast their eyes over some of the very best reportage Britain's online showbiz journalists have to offer, including a hilarious camping chair mix-up at a Liam Gallagher concert, a James Argent weight update and someone called Amouranth pulling in a huge Twitch audience for something called a Streamer Royale.
28m Jun 13, 2022
28m
Princess Diana's flop declaration
Matt Withers and Chris Beckett fish for the very best online showbiz journalism now lying at the bottom of the sea in Davy Jones' locker, including Princess Diana shaking her head at 'flop' Meghan, Charlie Puth mourning the passing of his King Charles Cavalier and Gary Lineker addressing claims James Corden will replace him on Match of the Day.
25m May 12, 2022
25m
Disappointed sneeze fans and Elizabeth Hurley's starfish manipulation
Chris Beckett and Matt Withers devour more of the UK's finest online celebrity journalism, including BBC News presenter Shaun Ley disappointing sneeze fans, Elizabeth Hurley facing accusations of starfish manipulation and Chase viewers mishearing a contestant’s favourite naughty hobby.
23m Apr 24, 2022
23m
An incredibly tidy prince and David Beckham's defiant pancake-flipping
Matt Withers and Chris Beckett return from their hibernation to sift through the very best of the UK's online celebrity journalism, including Prince George knowing what he wants, David Beckham defiantly flipping pancakes, Alex Jones' fun-filled family day out and Tipping Point viewers reaching for the off button.
28m Apr 03, 2022
28m
The Badass residence, the rapper of the house speaking
Chris Beckett and Matt Withers review another fortnight of the UK's finest online showbiz journalism, including Dolph Lundgren not looking much different than he used to look, Addison Rae's move into the fragrance world and Joey Badass' life preservation tips.
25m Feb 07, 2022
25m
Ruining the floors of the Mucky Mansion
Open the wine fridge and put out the paste sandwiches - it's time for Barely Contained, the online showbusiness podcast which really has held parties so pathetic attendees believed implicitly they were work events. This week Matt Withers and Chris Beckett cast their eyes over tales of Carl Woods ruining the floors of the Mucky Mansion, high-level calls to make Princess Anne Queen and Ronnie Woo...
20m Jan 18, 2022
20m
Meghan Markle's subtle expression change and Michelle Dockery's TK Maxx visit
Chris Beckett and Matt Withers enter another year of dissecting Britain's online showbiz journalism, including Meghan Markle's subtle expression change, Michelle Dockery's TK Maxx visit, an Only Fools and Horses substitution and Joan Collins' lockdown prison woes.
31m Jan 03, 2022
31m
The 2021 Christmas special
It's the podcast which has three dinners in a day then goes to Miami to be the body double of a gangster doppelgänger. That’s right, it’s the Christmas special, with Matt Withers and Chris Beckett unwrapping reports of Tammy Hembrow showing off her famous curves, Britney Spears' festive agenda and the mystery of the missing Monty Don.
21m Dec 20, 2021
21m
Coleen Rooney's outlandish owl
Chris Beckett and Matt Withers return to spike the eggnog of showbiz journalism and party on long into the night - but only while strictly following all guidance. Featuring Kate Middleton's historic Audi interest, Larsa Pippen's shade denial and Coleen Rooney's outlandish owl.
25m Dec 06, 2021
25m
Richard Madeley's ghost visit and Kate Middleton's daring handbag decision
Matt Withers and Chris Beckett invite you to sit down and roll up your arm for a booster dose of Barely Contained, the online showbiz journalism podcast which may leave you feeling a little numb. Featuring Richard Madeley's ghost visit, Kate Middleton's daring handbag decision and X AE A-Xii's adorable Zoom appearance.
28m Nov 22, 2021
28m
The 50th episode extravaganza
It's the 50th episode of Barely Contained and Chris Beckett and Matt Withers are reunited in person to survey the latest harmful emissions of showbiz journalism and pledge to achieve net zero in listening figures by 2030. Featuring Steve McFadden's fold-up bike purchase, Sabrina Elba's head-turning bob, Ronnie O'Sullivan's royal role concerns and a Tipping Point contestant's distracting facial ...
26m Nov 08, 2021
26m
Carol Vorderman's ageless curves and John Craven's naked bath clip
Matt Withers and Chris Beckett unveil a red box packed with the finest online celebrity journalism of the past couple of weeks, including Carol Vorderman’s ageless curves, Paul O’Grady’s soiled banknote and John Craven’s naked bath clip.
24m Oct 26, 2021
24m
Chloe Ferry's hot sauce and Gail Platt's awkward towel blunder
Chris Beckett and Matt Withers fill up with premium showbusiness content at the online journalism forecourt, including Chloe Ferry dripping like hot sauce, Amy Christophers having her lip fillers dissolved and Coronation Street fans being distracted by Gail Platt's awkward towel blunder.
27m Sep 26, 2021
27m
Frankie Bridge's slipper outrage
Matt Withers and Chris Beckett serve up some of the finest of the UK's online celebrity journalism, including Frankie Bridge sparking slipper outrage, Jennifer Garner teaching her kids how to pump gas and Amanda Owen flashing her pins at work.
25m Sep 12, 2021
25m
A rattled Leilani Dowding, a topless Cliff Richard and a fried egg
Chris 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.
22m Aug 30, 2021
22m
The National Watermelon Day special
Matt 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.
30m Aug 03, 2021
30m
Travis Scott's giant bag and Jade Thirlwall's mortifying seagull attack
Chris 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.
25m Jul 18, 2021
25m
Philip Schofield’s Strictly slam and a really tall Tipping Point contestant
Matt 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.
25m Jul 04, 2021
25m
Harrison Ford's £17.95 sea bass
Chris 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.
27m Jun 13, 2021
27m
Liz Hurley’s favourite bikini and Hugh Jackman’s essential body language
Matt 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.
28m Apr 26, 2021
28m
Jimmy Bullard’s iconic water pressure
Matt 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.
25m Mar 29, 2021
25m
Princess Diana’s posthumous Megxit fury
Matt 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.
26m Mar 08, 2021
26m
Richard Madeley’s menacing stare
Matt 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.
24m Feb 22, 2021
24m
Elaine Paige’s ironic Twitter tragedy
Matt 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.
23m Feb 02, 2021
23m
Gordon Ramsay’s Beef Wellington tragedy and Jamie Lynn Spears’ electric car cat massacre
Matt 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 Gordon Ramsay’s Beef Wellington tragedy, Kelly Rowland’s walking skills and Jamie Lynn Spears’ electric car cat massacre.
22m Jan 18, 2021
22m
Mike Pence’s tight tip and Jim McDonald’s milk theft
Matt Withers is once again joined at a safe social distance of 57,936m by Chris Beckett to assess the very lowest tier of celebrity reportage, including Mike Pence’s tight tip, Jim McDonald’s milk theft, a Buffy height query and why 2020 was the year we’ll all remember for falling for Princess Anne.
31m Jan 01, 2021
31m
Jacqueline Jossa’s washing powder reaction and Jack Fincham’s bathtime dog guard
Matt Withers is once again joined at a safe social distance of 57,936m by Chris Beckett to assess the very lowest tier of celebrity reportage, including Jacqueline Jossa’s washing powder reaction, Jack Fincham’s bathtime dog guard and the return of Life of Riley.
24m Oct 26, 2020
24m
James May’s name game and gobsmacked Tipping Point fans
Matt Withers is once again joined at a safe social distance of 57,936m by Chris Beckett to grade, using a complex algorithm, the latest crop of celebrity reportage, including Jennifer Lopez’s internet-crashing conduct, James May’s name game and gobsmacked Tipping Point fans.
23m Aug 23, 2020
23m
Lizzie Cundy’s whopper marrow
Matt Withers is once again joined at a safe social distance of 57,936m by Chris Beckett to adjudge the pick of the litter of the UK’s on-stream superstar correspondence, including Lizzie Cundy’s whopper marrow, a shopping centre Hollyoaks reunion and Anne Hegerty’s fiery warning.
26m Aug 02, 2020
26m
Olly Murs’ prolific bulge
Matt Withers is once again joined at a safe social distance of 57,936m by Chris Beckett to appraise the cream of the crop of the UK’s World Wide Web-based celebrity journalism, including Olly Murs’ prolific bulge, Chris Taylor’s love confession, Katie Holmes’ literal head-turning and Gemma Collins’ lockdown phone audit.
22m Jul 19, 2020
22m
Chris Tarrant’s cunning fishing confession
Matt Withers is once again joined at a safe social distance of 57,936m by Chris Beckett to take stock of some of the most momentous dispatches from the showbusiness frontline, including Chris Tarrant’s cunning fishing confession, Katie Price’s treadmill war, Prince Harry’s hair op pressure and Carol Kirkwood’s major on-air blunder.
24m Jun 30, 2020
24m
Jake Gyllenhaal’s gloomy errand run
In another lockdown episode Matt Withers is joined at a safe social distance of 57,936m by Chris Beckett to dichotomise some of the biggest showbusiness stories out there, including Jake Gyllenhaal’s gloomy errand run, Sophie Reade’s sinful garment, Ben Shephard’s filthy penis innuendo and Olivia Culpo’s cello TLC.
28m Jun 14, 2020
28m
Twig Brother
In another lockdown episode Matt Withers is joined at a safe 40-mile social distance by Chris Beckett to cast their eyes over some of the biggest A-list stories out there, involving Alesha Dixon’s ribcage, Josie Gibson’s twig, Brody Jenner’s shaka hand sign and why Prince George may never be King.
28m Apr 21, 2020
28m
Celebrity journalism in the time of coronavirus
Socially distancing 40 miles apart, Matt Withers is joined by Chris Beckett to cast their eyes over some of the more topical superstar stories out there, including Javier Hernández’s wife’s equine unadornment, Anthea Turner buying some bleach, a Love Island rona revelation and Loose Women lunacy.
28m Mar 24, 2020
28m
How Kate Middleton became a royal and a wholesome game of Catch The Egg
Chris Beckett and Matt Withers eyeball another assortment of piping-hot online showbiz reportage. This week we finally get to the bottom of the mystery of how Kate Middleton became a royal, play a wholesome game of Catch The Egg with Peter Andre, witness Dan Walker's epic mistake and peruse Freddie Mercury's lost letters to Carol Vorderman.
26m Nov 18, 2019
26m
Princess Diana's brutal question and Katie Price's dog flap
Matt Withers and Chris Beckett decompound some of the crispest communiques from showbusiness’ fourth estate. This fortnight we learn of Princess Diana’s brutal question which stunned the Royal Family, hold our sides at Davina McCall’s hilarious early-morning fail, reveal Dan Walker’s shock Marmite hack and peek through Katie Price’s dog flap.
22m Aug 21, 2019
22m
One of Australia's most iconic spreads
Chris Beckett and Matt Withers go fishing in some of the murkier rivers of online celebrity journalism, catching the news that Nicole Scherzinger has slammed one of Australia's most iconic spreads, Offset has laid Kulture's edges, David de Gea has had a hilarious response to a bikini snap and Carol Vorderman has experienced a micro-blogging shock.
22m Aug 06, 2019
22m
Living your best life, the Love Island mysteries and Coleen Rooney's £6 wine
Matt Withers and Chris Beckett pore over some dashing dispatches from the red carpet, including Gemma Collins living her best life in Spain, a pair of deep dives into the mysteries of Love Island and Coleen Rooney opening a bottle of £6 wine with her teeth.
23m Jul 23, 2019
23m
The ballad of Gemma and Arg, and when lemurs attack
Chris Beckett and Matt Withers comb the world wide web for more first-class showbusiness reportage, including another deep dive into the world of Gemma Collins and James 'Arg' Argent, a disturbing episode for Chanelle Hayes at a Doncaster zoo, Anthea Turner's big night out and the return of Life of Riley.
21m Mar 08, 2019
21m
She's the cat's mother
Matt Withers and Chris Beckett audit some more intrepid celebrity dispatches, including Carol Vorderman’s sideboob galore, Cardi B’s scandalous tease, North West Kardashian’s love riddle and Andrea McLean’s huge fart confession.
29m Feb 23, 2019
29m
Binstagram, crying over spilt milk and the sexiest ever horse ride
Chris Beckett and Matt Withers ring in 2019 with another trawl through the world of online celebrity journalism, including Lisa Appleton's New Year resolutions, Paddy McGuinness spilling milk all over himself and Megan Barton-Hanson and Wes Nelson conversing via vegetable emojis.
22m Jan 11, 2019
22m
A boob riddle, an awkward date and a 5ft 4in matriarch
Matt Withers and Chris Beckett audit some audacious showbusiness reportage including Charlotte Crosby’s boob riddle, a very awkward bill stand-off, some classic Rio Ferdinand merking and Lucy Verasamy’s guilty secret.
24m Nov 20, 2018
24m
The dead barn owl in Nick Hewer's freezer
Matt Withers and Chris Beckett probe some preeminent showbusiness reportage, including a delve into the world of multihyphenate Nick Cannon, Charlotte Crosby’s Pointless experience, Shauna Sexton’s McDonald’s diet and the dead barn owl in Nick Hewer’s freezer.
28m Sep 10, 2018
28m
The Burton and Taylor of reality TV
Chris Beckett and Matt Withers take another deep dive into the UK's sea of online celebrity journalism, emerging with tales of the Burton and Taylor of reality TV, how Sting filled his time waiting to meet the Pope, and Jeremy Kyle losing his shoes.
24m Aug 13, 2018
24m
3-Headed Shark Attack and Meghan Markle's philtrum
Matt Withers and Chris Beckett cast their eyes over some absolute jim-dandies of showbusiness reportage, including a thorough examination of Dakota Johnson’s dog-walking technique, a huge hosting shake-up at Good Morning Britain, big news for the star of 3-Headed Shark Attack and what the size of Meghan Markle’s philtrum says about her analytical side.
24m Jul 23, 2018
24m
Phillip Schofield's shocking ice lolly method
Matt Withers and Chris Beckett cast their eyes over some absolute humdingers of showbusiness reportage, including Scott Disick running errands, partying Wright round the world with Pat Sharp and the return of the much-missed Life of Riley. It’s all in what the critics are calling the year’s best podcast to feature two middle-aged men eating Fab lollies.
29m Jul 02, 2018
29m
A goat, a potato in an inflatable donut and Gethin Jones' odd grievance
Chris Beckett and Matt Withers once again sift through the debris of the UK's online celebrity journalism. They examine Carrie Underwood's potato, question whether Gethin Jones' odd grievance was behind his split with Katherine Jenkins and learn about Demi Rose's day trip to the zoo.
21m Jun 18, 2018
21m
Janet Street-Porter and the mystery of who licked Daniel Craig's plate
Matt Withers and Chris Beckett return for the series two opener of Barely Contained, the podcast that sifts through the detritus of the very worst of the UK’s online celebrity journalism. They cast their eyes over some absolute pearls of showbiz reportage including Janet Street-Porter and the mystery of who licked Daniel Craig’s plate, Instababe Daphne Joy rocking the liquid metal look, why Meg...
27m Jun 04, 2018
27m