It’s… Wagatha Christie

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Dot, dot, dot. The tweet that brought the nation to a standstill... As Coleen Rooney and Rebekah Vardy face off in court, comedian Abi Clarke delves deep into the WAG war so far.

  1. 05/03/2022

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    “It’s………. Rebekah Vardy’s account”. In four words, Coleen Rooney sparked a story so gripping that it would set the internet on fire and launch a libel case that would escalate all the way to the High Court. As Coleen went from footballer's wife to a bonafide WAGnum PI, social media blew up and the story catapulted WAGs back into the spotlight. In this podcast, comedian Abi Clarke takes listeners on a deep dive into the football matches, tabloid headlines and WhatsApp messages that led to THAT tweet. From the peak era of noughties WAG culture to Coleen and Rebekah’s meteoric rise to fame, this series will share the juiciest stories and most interesting insights into the two characters at the heart of this case. Subscribe to the podcast to hear not only the gripping backstory – but all the updates from the High Court as they happen.

    2 min

  2. 05/05/2022

    Episode 1: From WAGs to Riches

    Welcome to It’s…Wagatha Christie, a podcast about toxic friendships, fame and the power of social media. With the help of legal experts, pop culture fanatics, and a real life WAG, TikTok comedy star Abi Clarke traces the infamous Wagatha Christie story from the peak era of noughties WAG culture to Rebekah Vardy and Coleen Rooney's High Court battle.

    14 min

  3. 05/05/2022

    Episode 2: It’s… Rebekah Vardy

    Who is Rebekah Vardy? In this episode, Abi Clarke speaks to journalists, a WAG and a private detective to uncover who Rebekah Vardy was before the infamous Wagatha Christie story. They discuss whether she and Coleen were ever actually friends and explore the revealing texts and paparazzi photos that were brought up against her in court.

    20 min

  4. 05/05/2022

    Episode 3: The Wag-termath

    It’s…Rebekah Vardy’s account. In one tweet Coleen Rooney set the internet on fire - and became faced with a high court libel case. In this episode Abi Clarke speaks to journalists about the legal and cultural impact Rooney’s accusation had. Then she speaks to a crisis PR firm and private investigator to hear how they would have handled the scandal.

    16 min

  5. 05/06/2022

    Episode 4: WAGS lawyer up

    In this episode, Abi Clarke speaks to a lawyer and court reporter to explore the inside story of Coleen Rooney and Rebekah Vardy’s High Court Case. They discuss the charges the two WAGs have brought against each other, navigate the twists and turns of their defamation battle and hear the shocking evidence that has been brought against them.

    16 min

  6. 05/09/2022

    Episode 5: WAGs in court

    Who is Caroline Watt? And what lies in store for Coleen Rooney and Rebekah Vardy as they prepare to go to court? In this episode, Abi Clarke investigates the role that Rebekah Vardy’s agent Caroline has played in the Wagatha Christie story and talks to a series of legal experts about their predictions for the upcoming High Court case.

    12 min

  7. 05/11/2022

    Episode 6: ‘Oh my God, my Lady’

    As Coleen Rooney and Rebekah Vardy take their public feud to court, comedian Abi Clarke is joined by court reporter Tristan Kirk and media lawyer Antonia Foster to dissect the first day. From Bridgerton to Peter Andre, OMG to FFS, this story’s never ending supply of twists and turns looks set to continue.

    21 min

  8. 05/11/2022

    Episode 7 - ‘It’s our World Cup’

    Rebekah Vardy and her WhatsApp conversations are the focus in day 2 of her High Court battle with Coleen Rooney. Crime correspondent Izzy Lyons and entertainment reporter Sinéad Garvan join comedian Abi Clarke to reflect on the latest revelations. Leaks about Premier League footballers and secret celeb cheating all come into focus.

    17 min
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Dot, dot, dot. The tweet that brought the nation to a standstill... As Coleen Rooney and Rebekah Vardy face off in court, comedian Abi Clarke delves deep into the WAG war so far.

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