

Off The Telly
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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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Oct 23, 2024 • 37min
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 woolly clothes when it's 20 degrees outside. They also chat about the telly their kids are watching at the moment and why Jo's fear of spiders has come up this 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:18:06 - The Great British Bake Off
24:29 - HeartstopperGet 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.

Oct 18, 2024 • 27min
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 what a 'hun' is.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.

Oct 16, 2024 • 37min
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 and Jo's last ever day on Gavin and Stacey.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:20:07 - Gilmore GirlsGet 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.

Oct 9, 2024 • 35min
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 call to tell him. Jo also shares what kind of tattoo she’d get and they debate whether you can eat olives out of the bin. Plus they have a catch up about Bad Sisters (Apple TV) and Nightsleeper (BBC 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 this week are:7:44 - Bad Sisters
24:30 - NightsleeperGet 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.

Oct 4, 2024 • 23min
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, Sex Education, Ru Paul's Drag Race and The Traitors.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.

Oct 2, 2024 • 37min
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 her own face on it. Nat also shares what she's been up to this week, including having to do a 'sweat test'. We also find out how much fun Jo had watching Strictly live in the studio, and they have a good old natter about Dating Naked UK (Paramount Plus), All Creatures Great and Small (Channel 5) and The White Lotus (NOW).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:9:50 - Dating Naked
23:46 - All Creatures Great and Small
27:29 - The White LotusGet 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.

Sep 25, 2024 • 43min
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 Nat's fave shows all of time. They also see what all the fuss is about with The Perfect Couple on Netflix starring Nicole Kidman, and chat about finally getting round to watching The Split.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:20:50 - Friday Night Dinner
28:40 - The Perfect Couple
32:55 - The SplitGet 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.

Sep 20, 2024 • 25min
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 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.

Sep 18, 2024 • 38min
"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 celebrate the return of Strictly Come Dancing, chat about The Twelve which Jo had been told was a must watch, and discuss their obsession with Aussie comedy Colin from Accounts.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:
12:15 - Strictly Come Dancing
24:17 - The Twelve
28:38 - Colin from AccountsGet 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.

Sep 11, 2024 • 34min
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 called 007: Road to a Million on Amazon Prime, and a superpower sitcom called Extraordinary on Disney Plus.In Off the Telly, Natalie and Joanna talk about what they can’t stop watching, what they definitely aren’t going to bother with, and what you’re all watching at home. From new shows to comfort telly to guilty pleasures, there’s no judgement here. What’s kept us all glued to our screens this week?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 your weekly viewing habits.Timecodes for shows discussed this week are:Changing Ends - 9:51
007: Road to a Million - 14:41
Extraordinary - 20:36Get 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.