Barely Contained

Barely Contained

Comedy EN ↓ 112 episodes

A monthly review of the best, worst and most absurd of online celebrity journalism in the UK. Hosted by Chris Beckett and Matt Withers.

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Barely Contained

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Comedy

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Latest episode

Jun 30, 2026

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Episodes

Blowing hot and cold 27.02.2018

Chris and Matt investigate why Michelle Keegan was wrapped up in a winter coat, wonder why smitten Harry Styles was heading out with a pushchair and watch Gemma Atkinson cement her bombshell status as she turns into an army vixen.

Less entertaining than the Chuckle Brothers 12.02.2018

Matt and Chris probe a performance "less entertaining than the Chuckle Brothers", discover a man who injected oil into his arms and learn everything they need to know about Jeremy McConnell's new girlfriend.

Tim Lovejoy's surprise Lottery win 23.01.2018

Chris and Matt share the joy of Tim Lovejoy's surprise Lottery win, meet Malia Obama's posh British beau and debate whether a butterfly is an animal.

The chilly mistress that is winter 08.01.2018

Matt and Chris examine a spot of late-night snowman assembly, learn the rules of sexy tennis and struggle to contain their emotions at Eamonn Holmes' heartbreaking news.

Blanca Blanco's chequebook and pen 11.12.2017

Chris and Matt celebrate the star of Bermuda Tentacles, relive Justin Bieber's lost logo tee period, examine the Express' coverage of the LOVE advent calendar and probe the possibility of brewing Budweiser on Mars.

Boobzilla 17.11.2017

Matt and Chris cast their eye over the cream of showbusiness journalism including a flesh-flashing parade, a Corrie conundrum, Anthea Turner's major Twitter error and Paul Chuckle trying his hand at Insta-flirting. Plus, in Life of Riley, Rachel lets slip a huge secret.

Naked on a tractor 31.10.2017

Chris and Matt investigate the health and safety consequences of naked tractor operating, examine Kim Kardashian's use of Snapchat filters, witness a mea culpa from Phillip Schofield and, in Life of Riley, get the Friday feeling with Rachel. Plus an ancient Chinese birth chart which has not been tested or endorsed by UK pregnancy officials.

Welcome to the jungle 16.10.2017

Matt and Chris assess the chances of Meghan Markle entering the I'm A Celebrity jungle, wonder how grey Liam Payne is, look forward to White Chicks 2 and, in Life of Riley, report on this year's Hearing Dog Awards - very much the Oscars of the hearing dogs world.

Princess Charlotte's shocking secret and Phillip Schofield's mince pie 19.09.2017

Chris and Matt investigate the Peru One, are stunned by a royal revelation, salute Diana Ross' muscles, are nonplussed by Phillip Schofield's mince pie and, in Life of Riley, manage to control themselves at the thought of an egg salad sandwich fancy dress outfit.

A pizza and a crafty cigarette 04.09.2017

Matt and Chris examine a low-key date night, inspect Prince George's new school menu, wonder whether one showbiz journalist knows what a tomboy is and, in Life of Riley, admire Rachel's tennis ball dress.

An insane coincidence at the World Athletics Championships 21.08.2017

Chris and Matt uncover an insane athletics coincidence which makes Coronation Street fans lose it, witness Brooklyn Beckham working up a sweat in LA, discover who one fourth of the UK's biggest girl group is and, in Life Of Riley, marvel at the teenage Rachel's fatalistic approach to meeting her maker.

The Pilot 07.08.2017

In the pilot episode of Barely Contained, Matt and Chris investigate a Kelly Brook conspiracy, enjoy Gavin Rossdale's trip to the farmers' market and take a look at the new journalistic role of Rachel Riley Correspondent.

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