Off The Telly

Off The Telly

Natalie Cassidy and Joanna Page chat about all things on and off the telly. What they can't stop watching, what they definitely aren't going to bother with, new releases and comforting classics - TV is timeless and no telly is out of bounds. As well as having a natter about what's on TV, they share backstage goss from the world of telly, whilst also cracking up about the more humbling moments in their lives. Self-confessed TV addicts and stars of two of the biggest shows on our screens, EastEnders and Gavin and Stacey, Natalie and Joanna are the perfect companions to see what's occurring on and off the telly. Get in touch by sending us a message or voice note via WhatsApp to 03306 784704. Off The Telly is a BBC Studios Production for BBC Sounds. The producer is Georgia Keating. The Commissioning Editor is Rhian Roberts.

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May 21, 2025 37 mins

Natalie Cassidy and Joanna Page chat about all things on and off the telly.

It’s time for Off The Telly: The Finale, we're not crying you are! Nat and Jo reminisce about some of their favourite memories from the pod, including their top shows of the year, favourite guests and some classic Off The Telly moments - like the time Jo got Thomas Cromwell and Oliver Cromwell mixed up (two very different people), or when Nat pretended she...

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Natalie Cassidy and Joanna Page chat about all things on and off the telly.

Nat and Jo have some news - this is the penultimate episode of Off The Telly. They’ve loved doing the pod but all good things must come to an end. They chat about why it’s ending and how grateful they are for the pod. Plus there’s still time for some telly chat where they discuss some listeners' favourite shows - Firefly Lane, Modern Family and The Assembly.

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Natalie Cassidy and Joanna Page chat about all things on and off the telly.

Nat and Jo have absolutely loved watching Love On The Spectrum and Race Across The World this week. The jury's still out on whether You is Nat's cup of tea but Jo is excited to see how Joe's journey ends.

What they can’t stop watching, what they definitely aren’t going to bother with, new releases and comforting classics – TV is timeless and no telly is out o...

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April 30, 2025 37 mins

Natalie Cassidy and Joanna Page chat about all things on and off the telly.

Nat and Jo are tucking into some incredible returning series this week with both The Last Of Us and Black Mirror on their watch list. They also treat themselves to Bad Dog Academy, and Nat is convinced she ‘didn’t see Grimmy once’ despite him hosting the show.

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April 25, 2025 20 mins

For this bonus episode, Nat and Jo hear from listeners about their favourite bloopers from live telly. What are your favourite 'when things go wrong' or 'don't go to plan' moments? We're talking classics like Alison Hammond pushing someone into water, actors making mistakes in EastEnders live episodes and unforgettable BBC News moments.

Natalie Cassidy and Joanna Page chat about all things on and off the telly. What they can’t stop ...

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Natalie Cassidy and Joanna Page chat about all things on and off the telly.

This week Nat can't stop watching Celebrity Big Brother and is cheering on her mate / EastEnders co-star Patsy Palmer. Jo has also persuaded Nat to watch her favourite drama ever called Bodies - a Jed Mercurio series set in a hospital. Plus they've been watching a new comedy drama on the BBC called Austin.

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Natalie Cassidy and Joanna Page chat about all things on and off the telly.

Nat and Jo chat about their Easter plans and how much they enjoyed re-watching the Father Ted Easter special. Does it still make them laugh all these years later? They've also been watching the new Sean Bean drama This City Is Ours and Nat has finally gotten around to watching Schitt's Creek, what's her verdict?

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April 11, 2025 28 mins

For this bonus episode, Nat and Jo hear from listeners about their favourite plot twists of all time. What ones have shocked you the most? Don't worry it's spoiler free and they don't reveal the actual twists. Nat and Jo chat about all sorts of shows from Breaking Bad, to EastEnders, to Line of Duty, to Lost.

Natalie Cassidy and Joanna Page chat about all things on and off the telly. What they can’t stop watching, what they definite...

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Natalie Cassidy and Joanna Page chat about all things on and off the telly.

Nat and Jo have had a lot of telly to watch this week, but they haven’t necessarily been watching the same shows… Jo has been obsessed with Married At First Sight Australia and Nat can’t enough of The Beatles in Get Back. But to be fair they've both been watching a new doc called Stacey & Joe which follows King and Queen of the jungle Joe Swash and Sta...

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Natalie Cassidy and Joanna Page chat about all things on and off the telly.

Spring has sprung and Jo has her smelly sandals back on. They catch up about their weeks to find out how Jo's birthday went and who Nat met on This Morning. They reflect on the conversation Netflix's Adolescence has sparked about social media and how harmful it can be for children if it's not monitored. Nat has binged all of Last One Laughing UK on Amazon ...

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March 28, 2025 23 mins

For this bonus episode, Nat and Jo are reminiscing about their favourite dramas and hearing from listeners about some of theirs. They discuss some fan favourites like Desperate Housewives and Peaky Blinders, plus some noughties classics like Footballers Wives and Cold Feet.

Natalie Cassidy and Joanna Page chat about all things on and off the telly. What they can’t stop watching, what they definitely aren’t going to bother with, new ...

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March 26, 2025 40 mins

Natalie Cassidy and Joanna Page chat about all things on and off the telly.

It's a big telly week - Nat and Jo discuss Adolescence, a new groundbreaking drama that everyone seems to be talking about. They talk everything from how it was all just one shot, to how incredible the performances are and how it's so thought provoking that it's made them think about how to educate and protect their own children. They also cover Michael Sh...

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Nat and Jo reflect on the highs and lows of the nineties after watching Boyzone: No Matter What, a gripping documentary about the rise and fall of the Irish boy band. Nat also gives her take on Meghan Markle’s new Netflix show and they discuss the heartbreaking true story in Toxic Town. They also look ahead to Red Nose Day this Friday and reminisce about s...

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March 14, 2025 19 mins

For this bonus episode, Nat and Jo are chatting about Nat's favourite telly genre - Comedy. They hear from listeners about their favourite comedies of all time, including Ghosts, On The Up and The Catherine Tate Show. Plus Nat reveals what her dream comedy roles would be.

Natalie Cassidy and Joanna Page chat about all things on and off the telly. What they can’t stop watching, what they definitely aren’t going to bother with, new re...

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March 12, 2025 36 mins

Natalie Cassidy and Joanna Page chat about all things on and off the telly.

Nat and Jo are back together in the studio and Jo loves Nat's new haircut. They catch up about Jo's four guinea pigs, Nat's two rabbits, plus have a natter about two shows in some of their favourite genres - Murder Mysteries and Comedy. Towards Zero is a new Agatha Christie adaptation which is right up Jo's street, and Big Boys is a comedy on Channel 4 tha...

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Natalie Cassidy and Joanna Page chat about all things on and off the telly.

To celebrate International Women's Day this week, Nat and Jo hear from listeners about their favourite iconic female TV characters. They also tuck into a TV menu of The White Lotus and Am I Being Unreasonable?

What they can’t stop watching, what they definitely aren’t going to bother with, new releases and comforting classics – TV is timeless and no telly is ...

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February 28, 2025 24 mins

For this bonus episode, Nat and Jo are chatting about another one of their favourite genres - Travel shows. Nat reminisces about her travelogue Natalie Cassidy Goes Wild in Australia, including seeing the biggest spider she's ever seen. They hear from listeners about their fave Travel shows like Travel Man and Italy Unpacked, they chat chat about what kind of travelogue they'd like to do together (Italy with red wine and art please...

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February 26, 2025 65 mins

Natalie Cassidy and Joanna Page chat about all things on and off the telly.

Nat has a big debrief with Jo about EastEnders live and what it was really like to film, and the pair speak to Lacey Turner and Kellie Bright.

What they can’t stop watching, what they definitely aren’t going to bother with, new releases and comforting classics – TV is timeless and no telly is out of bounds. As well as having a natter about what’s on TV, t...

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February 19, 2025 33 mins

Natalie Cassidy and Joanna Page chat about all things on and off the telly.

Nat and Jo give their verdict on Amandaland, the spinoff to one of their fave shows Motherland. They’ve also been watching Miss Austen which stars Keeley Hawes as Jane Austen’s sister Cassandra. Plus, Jo checks in on how Nat’s feeling about the upcoming EastEnders Live episode for the 40th anniversary - check it out on Thursday 20th Feb at 7:30pm on BBC On...

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February 12, 2025 74 mins

Natalie Cassidy and Joanna Page chat about all things on and off the telly.

This week Nat and Jo welcome the brilliant Patsy Palmer (aka Bianca Jackson) to chat about some of the most iconic moments from the last 40 years of EastEnders as well as hearing how preparations are going for the upcoming live episode.

What they can’t stop watching, what they definitely aren’t going to bother with, new releases and comforting classics – TV i...

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