Off The Telly

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Dec 6, 2024 • 27min

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 David Jason. They chat about his new memoir, his favourite scenes to film on Only Fools and Horses, plus what he likes to watch on 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 Photographer: Ellie Slorick Music by MCassoOff The Telly is a BBC Studios Audio Production for BBC Sounds.
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Dec 4, 2024 • 44min

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 getting her Cromwells mixed up!). They also can’t believe they’ve only just watched Brassic for the first time, and discuss who would be their ‘groom of the stool’ if push came to shove.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 this week are:21:18 - Wolf Hall (BBC iPlayer) 30:17 - Brassic (Sky)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.
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Nov 29, 2024 • 24min

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, to the 1970s. They cover shows like Downton Abbey, Call the Midwife, and Gentleman Jack.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.
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Nov 27, 2024 • 34min

“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 series of RuPaul’s Drag Race UK.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 this week are:7:48 - Vardy v Rooney: A Courtroom Drama (Channel 4) 21:48 - RuPaul’s Drag Race UK (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: Pete Strauss 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.
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Nov 20, 2024 • 49min

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 starring Sophie Turner called Joan. Nat also gives Jo a taste of what her time was like filming The Bake Off Xmas special.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 this week are:29:33 - I'm A Celebrity...Get Me Out Of Here! on ITV1 and ITVX 28:46 - Bad Sisters Series 2 on Apple TV+ 34:04 - Joan on ITVXGet 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.
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Nov 15, 2024 • 29min

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 Howells who's an expert in the Hun field and helps Jo finally pin down what a Hun actually is and how she could be one.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: Pete Strauss 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.
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Nov 13, 2024 • 38min

"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 Kill You starring Anna Maxwell Martin and new rom com Nobody Wants This on Netflix.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 this week are:20:06 - Until I Kill You (ITVX) 26:42 - Nobody Wants This (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: Pete Strauss 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.
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Nov 6, 2024 • 35min

"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" and the other as "the new Jonathan Creek", tune in to find out which one is which. Plus Nat chats about watching Strictly on Saturday live in the studio for Icons week.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 this week are:14:45 - Rivals (Disney+) 27:00 - Ludwig (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: Pete Strauss 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.
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Nov 1, 2024 • 30min

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 Christmas special from 1986. We also find out why Nat calls herself a scaredy-cat and the show that still haunts Jo to this day from her childhood.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.
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Oct 30, 2024 • 42min

“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 them and how much they love Alma’s Not Normal.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 this week are:20:26 - The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives (Disney Plus) 30:22 - Alma’s Not Normal (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.

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