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Famously...

A fun and forensic look at fame and all the biggest celebrity stories with Stacey Dooley, Larry Dean, Jack Remmington and Sarel. Episodes drop twice a week for double the drama.

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Episodes

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On Trial: The Bling Ring
Why did teens rob their favourite stars — fame, fashion envy, or something darker?
30 mins
In Love: What does it take to be a celebrity power couple?
Jack and Sarel break down how to go from celebrity couple to power couple.
35 mins,
On Trial: Tulisa vs The Fake Sheikh
How Tulisa fell into a career-faltering trap set by a notorious journalist.
34 mins,
In Love: How do the partners and families of politicians impact their public profile?
In Love: How do the partners and families of politicians impact their public profile?
26 mins,
On Trial: Miley Cyrus vs Teen Fame
After growing up in the spotlight, was Miley Cyrus' reinvention really that shocking?
29 mins,
In Love: Is cheating different for celebrities?
Jack and Sarel explore why there are so many celebrity cheating scandals.
29 mins,
On Trial: Stars vs The Supernatural
Do celebs have a special connection to the afterlife, or is it all smoke and mirrors?
24 mins,
In Love: Why is being a single celebrity seen as a big deal?
Jack and Sarel look at why society makes a big deal out of single celebrities.
25 mins,
On Trial: Goop vs California
What does the lawsuit around Goop’s jade eggs tell us about celebs and wellness?
28 mins,
In Love: What impact do scripted reality TV shows have on relationships?
Jack and Sarel explore the pressures scripted reality TV put on celebrity relationships.
31 mins
On Trial: Reality TV Stars vs Reality TV
Stacey Dooley and Larry Dean ask: "Are reality TV stars being mistreated and exploited?"
29 mins,
In Love: What does success on a TV dating show look like?
Jack and Sarel discuss how TV dating shows can lead to fame.
35 mins
On Trial: Celebs vs Cooking
Who are the worst celeb chefs, and whose dinner party do we want an invite to?
26 mins
In Love: Why do we judge celebrity families?
Jack and Sarel discuss celebrity couples who turn their family into a business.
33 mins
On Trial: Celebs vs Conspiracy Theories
From body doubles to illiteracy, are celeb conspiracy theories just harmless fun?
25 mins
In Love: Why are we so obsessed with celebrity weddings?
Jack and Sarel explore celebrity weddings and if multiple marriages are still iconic.
36 mins
On Trial: Kylie Jenner vs Hustle Culture
Are the likes of Kylie Jenner and Molly-Mae Hague working harder than the rest of us?
29 mins,
In Love: Do relationships always make good material for pop stars?
Jack and Sarel look at why pop stars use their relationships when writing hit songs.
34 mins,
On Trial: Sugababes vs The Music Industry
How did the girl group find themselves in a legal battle to get their name back?
12 Sep 2024,29 mins,
In Love: What are the boundaries between fans and celebrities?
Jack and Sarel delve into parasocial relationships between celebrities and fans.
39 mins
Famously... Winona
Winona: 6. The Upside Down
Maisie Williams follows Winona Ryder on her long journey back to the top.
28 Aug 2024,35 mins,
Famously... Winona
Winona: 5. Free Winona
Maisie Williams explores the fallout from Winona’s notorious shoplifting scandal.
28 Aug 2024,31 mins,
Famously... Winona
Winona: 4. Life, Interrupted
Winona Ryder is on a creative high in the run up to a career-threatening scandal.
28 Aug 2024,26 mins,
Famously... Winona
Winona: 3. Feeling 22
Maisie Williams follows a turbulent era in the Winona Ryder story.
28 Aug 2024,29 mins,
Famously... Winona
Winona: 2. Boy Trouble
Maisie Williams follows Winona Ryder as she grows up in the glare of the tabloid press.
28 Aug 2024,26 mins,
Famously... Winona
Winona: 1. The Strangest Things
Maisie Williams on the origins of one of Hollywood’s most iconic talents.
28 Aug 2024,29 mins
Famously... Winona
Winona: Prologue
Maisie Williams explores the extraordinary life and career of Winona Ryder.
27 Aug 2024,4 mins
Famously: A message from Sarel...
While the four hosts are on their holidays, a new Famously boxset drops tomorrow
27 Aug 2024,1 min
On Trial: Nepo Babies vs the Internet
Are we too harsh on “nepo babies,” or is the judgement deserved?
22 Aug 2024,28 mins,
In Love: Can sex be used as a marketing tool for celebrities?
Jack and Sarel discuss whether sex is a beneficial way to market celebrities.
20 Aug 2024,36 mins,