Barely Contained
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<div>A monthly review of the best, worst and most absurd of online celebrity journalism in the UK. Hosted by Chris Beckett and Matt Withers.<br> <br> </div>
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8/7/2017
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Recent Episodes
June 30, 2026
Lee Andrews's unlikely Eastenders role and Vogue Williams's life-saving ice slippers
<div>Chris Beckett and Matt Withers return for another look at the latest online celebrity journalism, including Katie Price's husband Lee Andrews definitely joining the cast of Eastenders, Vogue Williams's life-saving ice slippers and Zoe Sugg and Alfie Deyes’ mysterious donkey disappearance.</div>
May 31, 2026
Wild AI claims over Katie Price's husband and Wynne Evans's £32.50 stage comeback
<div>Matt Withers and Chris Beckett return for another look at the latest online celebrity journalism, including wild AI claims over Katie Price's husband, Wynne Evans's £32.50 stage comeback, Aqua's shock split and Rhian Sugden's team pushing for more reality TV.</div>
April 30, 2026
Blue's shocking backstage confessions and Bargain Hunt star's train toilet trauma
<div>Chris Beckett and Matt Withers return for another look at the latest online celebrity journalism, including Blue's shocking backstage confessions, Victoria Beckham's smile discomfort and a Bargain Hunt star's train toilet trauma.</div>
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- What is Barely Contained?
<div>A monthly review of the best, worst and most absurd of online celebrity journalism in the UK. Hosted by Chris Beckett and Matt Withers.<br> <br> </div> - How often does this podcast release new episodes?
This podcast updates weekly.
- Where can I listen to this podcast?
This podcast is available on 10 platforms including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and more. You can also use the RSS feed directly.
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