
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.
Latest episodes

Mar 28, 2025 • 24min
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 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 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.Hosts: Natalie Cassidy and Joanna Page
Producer: Georgia Keating
Executive Producer: Richard Morris
Commissioning Editor: Rhian Roberts
Production Co-ordinator: Becky Carewe-Jeffries
Sounds Editor: Arlie Adlington
Music by MCassoOff The Telly is a BBC Studios Audio Production for BBC Sounds.

Mar 26, 2025 • 41min
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 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 Sheen's new documentary about debt where he gives £100,000 of his own money to wipe out a million pound's worth of debt for people in South Wales.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.Timecodes for shows discussed today are:9:54 - Adolescence (Netflix)
23:34 - Michael Sheen’s Secret Million Pound Giveaway (Channel 4)Get in touch by sending us a message or voice note via WhatsApp to 03306 784704.Hosts: Natalie Cassidy and Joanna Page
Producer: Georgia Keating
Executive Producer: Richard Morris
Commissioning Editor: Rhian Roberts
Production Co-ordinator: Becky Carewe-Jeffries
Sounds Editor: Arlie Adlington
Music by MCassoOff The Telly is a BBC Studios Audio Production for BBC Sounds.

Mar 19, 2025 • 48min
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 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 some of their own Comic Relief moments with the Spice Girls and Tom Jones - no biggie!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.Timecodes for shows discussed today are:5:40 - With Love, Meghan (Netflix)
25:45 - Boyzone: No Matter What (Sky and NOW)
36:08 - Toxic Town (Netflix)Get in touch by sending us a message or voice note via WhatsApp to 03306 784704.Hosts: Natalie Cassidy and Joanna Page
Producer: Georgia Keating
Executive Producer: Richard Morris
Commissioning Editor: Rhian Roberts
Production Co-ordinator: Becky Carewe-Jeffries
Sounds Editor: Arlie Adlington
Music by MCassoOff The Telly is a BBC Studios Audio Production for BBC Sounds.

Mar 14, 2025 • 19min
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. 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 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.Hosts: Natalie Cassidy and Joanna Page
Producer: Georgia Keating
Executive Producer: Richard Morris
Commissioning Editor: Rhian Roberts
Production Co-ordinator: Becky Carewe-Jeffries
Sounds Editor: Arlie Adlington
Music by MCassoOff The Telly is a BBC Studios Audio Production for BBC Sounds.

Mar 12, 2025 • 37min
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 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 that so many listeners recommended they just had to try it.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.Timecodes for shows discussed today are:21:24 - Towards Zero (BBC iPlayer)
27:55 - Big Boys (Channel 4)Get in touch by sending us a message or voice note via WhatsApp to 03306 784704.Hosts: Natalie Cassidy and Joanna Page
Producer: Georgia Keating
Executive Producer: Richard Morris
Commissioning Editor: Rhian Roberts
Production Co-ordinator: Becky Carewe-Jeffries
Sounds Editor: Arlie Adlington
Music by MCassoOff The Telly is a BBC Studios Audio Production for BBC Sounds.

Mar 5, 2025 • 37min
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 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 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.Hosts: Natalie Cassidy and Joanna Page
Producer: Georgia Keating
Executive Producer: Richard Morris
Commissioning Editor: Rhian Roberts
Production Co-ordinator: Becky Carewe-Jeffries
Sounds Editor: Arlie Adlington
Music by MCassoOff The Telly is a BBC Studios Audio Production for BBC Sounds.

Feb 28, 2025 • 25min
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 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!) and what travel show their kids love to watch.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.Hosts: Natalie Cassidy and Joanna Page
Producer: Georgia Keating
Executive Producer: Richard Morris
Commissioning Editor: Rhian Roberts
Production Co-ordinator: Becky Carewe-Jeffries
Sounds Editor: Arlie Adlington
Music by MCassoOff The Telly is a BBC Studios Audio Production for BBC Sounds.

Feb 26, 2025 • 1h 5min
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 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, 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.Hosts: Natalie Cassidy and Joanna Page
Producer: Georgia Keating
Executive Producer: Richard Morris
Commissioning Editor: Rhian Roberts
Production Co-ordinator: Becky Carewe-Jeffries
Sounds Editor: Arlie Adlington
Music by MCassoOff The Telly is a BBC Studios Audio Production for BBC Sounds.

Feb 19, 2025 • 34min
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 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 One and iPlayer.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.Timecodes for shows discussed today are:13:34 - Miss Austen (BBC iPlayer)
15:40 - Celebrity Bear Hunt (Netflix)
24:00 - Amandaland (BBC iPlayer)Get in touch by sending us a message or voice note via WhatsApp to 03306 784704.Hosts: Natalie Cassidy and Joanna Page
Producer: Georgia Keating
Executive Producer: Richard Morris
Commissioning Editor: Rhian Roberts
Production Co-ordinator: Becky Carewe-Jeffries
Sounds Editor: Arlie Adlington
Music by MCassoOff The Telly is a BBC Studios Audio Production for BBC Sounds.

Feb 12, 2025 • 1h 14min
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 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 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.Hosts: Natalie Cassidy and Joanna Page
Producer: Georgia Keating
Executive Producer: Richard Morris
Commissioning Editor: Rhian Roberts
Production Co-ordinator: Becky Carewe-Jeffries
Sounds Editor: Arlie Adlington
Music by MCassoOff The Telly is a BBC Studios Audio Production for BBC Sounds.