Barely Contained

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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 Wood's...

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.

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.

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.

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.

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 hai...

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.