Off The Telly
BBC Sounds
87 episodes
Natalie Cassidy and Joanna Page chat about all things on and off the telly.
More about the show
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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The Finale
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,…
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We've got some news for you...
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…
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"I’ve never seen balls so big on a guinea pig!"
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…
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"I Didn't See Grimmy Once!"
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…
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What Shall We Watch? Live TV Bloopers
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…
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“She left on a speedboat with her trumpet”
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…
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“We’ve already had loads of Easter eggs”
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…
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What Shall We Watch? Best Plot Twists
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…
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“I love the fact that Alison Hammond was in a fridge”
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…
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“I want to live in the woods and keep wearing my sandals”
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…
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What Shall We Watch? Favourite Dramas
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…
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Everyone is talking about Adolescence
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…
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I hung out with the Spice Girls for Comic Relief
Natalie Cassidy and Joanna Page chat about all things on and off the telly. 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…
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What Shall We Watch? Favourite Comedies
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.…
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How’s the guinea pigs’ extension?
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…
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Soaps wouldn’t exist without iconic women
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…
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What Shall We Watch? Favourite Travel Shows
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…
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EastEnders Live Debrief with Kellie Bright
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…
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Steve McFadden deserves a BAFTA
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…
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Iconic EastEnders Moments with Patsy Palmer
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…
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Nat’s leaving EastEnders
Natalie Cassidy and Joanna Page chat about all things on and off the telly. Nat and Jo discuss Nat's big news - after 32 years on Albert Square, she's made the difficult decision to leave EastEnders. She talks about…
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What Shall We Watch? Favourite TV Chefs
For this bonus episode, Nat and Jo are chatting about one of their favourite telly genres - cooking shows. They hear from listeners about their fave chefs and cooking telly, including Nigella Lawson, Jamie Oliver and…
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My gladiator name would be The Trumpeter
Natalie Cassidy and Joanna Page chat about all things on and off the telly. Nat and Jo have a much needed catch up about The Traitors final, what did they think of the seer? Plus they chat about: Severance on Apple…
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The Traitors Special!
Natalie Cassidy and Joanna Page chat about all things on and off the telly. Nat and Jo are beyond excited for The Traitors finale this week so had to dedicate a whole episode to all things Traitors. They’re joined by…
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What Shall We Watch? Reality TV - Part 2
For this bonus episode, Nat and Jo are returning to a theme that's an oldie but a goodie - iconic reality tv moments. We're talking unforgettable moments from The Traitors, Celebrity Big Brother (remember when Nat was…
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'Linda from The Traitors is a Hun'
Natalie Cassidy and Joanna Page chat about all things on and off the telly. This week, Nat and Jo are back into the weekly routine after Christmas (even though Jo's still drinking snowballs and eating Christmas…
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Gavin & Stacey - Finale Special!
In this special episode Nat and Jo are catching up about the Christmas special everyone has been talking about - Gavin & Stacey: The Finale. Nat finally gets to quiz Jo about it now we all know what happened, and Jo's…
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“What’s Occurring?” Gavin and Stacey Special!
Natalie Cassidy and Joanna Page chat about all things on and off the telly. In this special episode Nat and Jo are celebrating all things Gavin and Stacey ahead of the series finale on Christmas Day. Jo's brought in…
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Strictly Special!
Natalie Cassidy and Joanna Page chat about all things on and off the telly. In this very special episode, Nat and Jo are in their element as they catch up with the Strictly Come Dancing 2024 finalists. They sit down…
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Christmas Telly!
Natalie Cassidy and Joanna Page chat about all things on and off the telly. This week Nat and Jo have got their Xmas jumpers on and they're ready to chat about all things festive. They reminisce about their favourite…
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Sir David Jason – TV Legend Special
Natalie Cassidy and Joanna Page chat about all things on and off the telly. In this very special episode of Off The Telly, Nat and Jo chat to a national treasure and one of their telly heroes – the one and only Sir…
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You can move an elf with BBQ tongs
Natalie Cassidy and Joanna Page chat about all things on and off the telly. This week Jo is wearing her famous unwashed onesie much to Nat’s despair, and they catch up about how much they love Wolf Hall (despite Jo…
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What Shall We Watch? Classic Period Dramas
In this bonus episode Nat and Jo hear from listeners about their favourite Period Dramas. What qualifies as a period drama? The girls discuss how your classics can range from bonnets and carriages, to Victorian times,…
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“I’d never heard of Wagatha Christie”
Natalie Cassidy and Joanna Page chat about all things on and off the telly. This week Nat reveals she completely missed the Wagatha Christie phenomenon when it was all kicking off, and they catch up about the latest…
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Would you have dinner with a tarantula?
Natalie Cassidy and Joanna Page chat about all things on and off the telly. This week Nat and Jo catch up about the new series of I'm A Celeb, what they think of the second series of Bad Sisters and a new series…
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Ultimate TV Huns with Hunsnet aka Gareth Howells
In this bonus episode Nat and Jo hear from listeners about their ultimate TV Huns. We're talking Pam from Gavin and Stacey, Gemma Collins, Jane McDonald and Nat Cass herself! The girls also chat to Hunsnet aka Gareth…
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"Please don't let me have nits"
Natalie Cassidy and Joanna Page chat about all things on and off the telly. This week Nat and Jo celebrate their boys getting through to Blackpool on Strictly, plus they catch up about the true crime drama Until I…
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"My Danny Dyer crush has gone through the roof"
Natalie Cassidy and Joanna Page chat about all things on and off the telly. This week Nat and Jo catch up on two shows everyone seems to be talking about - Rivals and Ludwig. One they describe as a "romping good show"…
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What Shall We Watch? Spooky Stories
In this bonus Halloween episode Nat and Jo hear from listeners about the telly that's scared them the most. From shows like Psychoville to The Haunting of Hill House, plus some not so scary ones like the Bergerac…
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“I tried Xander Armstrong’s Victoria sponge”
Natalie Cassidy and Joanna Page chat about all things on and off the telly. This week Nat and Jo catch up about Nat’s time on Bake Off: Extra Slice, plus they discuss why The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives wasn’t for…
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Is Margot a good name for a spider?
Natalie Cassidy and Joanna Page chat about all things on and off the telly. This week they catch up about Bake Off (Channel 4) and Heartstopper (Netflix), plus they have a chat about why they both decided to wear…
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What Shall We Watch? TV Heroes
In this bonus episode Nat and Jo hear from listeners about their favourite TV heroes, ranging from proper 'heroes' like Jack Bauer in 24 to absolute icons like Pam in Gavin and Stacey. Plus Nat tries to explain to Jo…
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Why is it called The London Eye?
Natalie Cassidy and Joanna Page chat about all things on and off the telly. This week Nat and Jo are feeling very autumnal and delve into the world of Gilmore Girls (Netflix). They also chat about Halloween, dry robes…
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Tattoo me an omelette
Natalie Cassidy and Joanna Page chat about all things on and off the telly. This week Jo admits she’s now got a crush on Jamie Borthwick after watching his rumba on Strictly, and so naturally Nat decides to give him a…
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What Shall We Watch? Favourite Costumes
In this bonus episode Nat and Jo discuss their favourite costumes from the telly, plus they hear from listeners about the costumes that stick out for them. We're talking iconic characters from shows like EastEnders,…
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A pink G&T and a doughnut of your own face
Natalie Cassidy and Joanna Page chat about all things on and off the telly. This week emotions are running high as filming for Gavin and Stacey is nearly at an end, plus Jo explains why she got to eat a doughnut with…
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Stacey’s final scenes in Barry
Natalie Cassidy and Joanna Page chat about all things on and off the telly. This week they find out how Jo's last filming day on Stacey's street in Barry went, plus they chat about Friday Night Dinner which is one of…
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What Shall We Watch? Reality TV
In this bonus episode they hear from listeners about their most iconic reality TV moments! Be prepared to reminisce about some of the best Big Brother has to offer, as well I'm A Celeb and The X Factor. Natalie…
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"What do we think of Craig's new beard?"
Natalie Cassidy and Joanna Page chat about all things on and off the telly. This week they catch up about how Gavin and Stacey filming is going for Jo, and how Nat has found time to unwind at an art gallery. They also…
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My superpower would be to clear a field of cows
What are we watching? Natalie Cassidy and Joanna Page chat about all things telly. This week they chat about Alan Carr's autobiographical sitcom Changing Ends on ITVX, a new James Bond inspired entertainment series…
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