Barely Contained

About Barely Contained

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

Publisher

Barely Contained

Category

comedy

Language

en

Explicit

Yes

First episode

7 Aug 2017

Latest episode

30 Sept 2026

Latest episodes

115 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   30 Sept 2026

   Sara Cox's secret studio habit and Andy Townsend's toilet truculence

   Matt Withers and Chris Beckett return for another look at the latest online celebrity journalism, including Sara Cox's secret studio habit, North West's Starbucks dream and Andy Townsend's toilet truculence.

2. 

   31 Aug 2026

   Bonnie Blue's toast announcement and John Barrowman's pyjamas

   Chris Beckett and Matt Withers return for another look at the latest online celebrity journalism, including Bonnie Blue's bathroom toast announcement, John Barrowman's pyjamas fury and Brooklyn Beckham leaving the whole of Ireland weeping.

3. 

   31 Jul 2026

   Tommy Fury's breast milk and Princess Anne's humble beaker

   Matt Withers and Chris Beckett return for another look at the latest online celebrity journalism, including Tommy Fury's arm-extending breast milk, Princess Anne's humble beaker and Prince Archie of Sussex's barefoot stroll.

Reach and audience

Public platform figures. Ratings count people who left a rating, not total listeners.

Spotify

5.0 / 5

4 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 28 / 100

A composite of feed quality, social presence, YouTube performance and engagement. Read the methodology.

Quality

25

Social presence

0

YouTube

0

Engagement

76

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