Off The Telly

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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.

  1. What Shall We Watch? Live TV Bloopers

    1D AGO

    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 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 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: James Robinson Commissioning Editor: Rhian Roberts Production Co-ordinator: Becky Carewe-Jeffries Sounds Editor: Arlie Adlington Music by MCasso Off The Telly is a BBC Studios Audio Production for BBC Sounds.

    20 min

  2. 3D AGO

    “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 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. 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: 18:10 - Celebrity Big Brother 29:37 - Bodies 34:50 - Austin 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 MCasso Off The Telly is a BBC Studios Audio Production for BBC Sounds.

    44 min

  3. APR 16

    “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 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? 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: 4:00 - Father Ted (Channel 4) 14:13 - Schitt’s Creek (Netflix) 20:48 - This City Is Ours (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 MCasso Off The Telly is a BBC Studios Audio Production for BBC Sounds.

    30 min
  4. What Shall We Watch? Best Plot Twists

    APR 11

    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 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 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: James Robinson Commissioning Editor: Rhian Roberts Production Co-ordinator: Becky Carewe-Jeffries Sounds Editor: Arlie Adlington Music by MCasso Off The Telly is a BBC Studios Audio Production for BBC Sounds.

    28 min

  5. APR 9

    “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 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 Stacey Solomon. 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: 19:23 - Stacey & Joe (BBC iPlayer) 29:00 - Married At First Sight Australia (Channel 4) 34:50 - Get Back (Disney+) 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: James Robinson Commissioning Editor: Rhian Roberts Production Co-ordinator: Becky Carewe-Jeffries Sounds Editor: Arlie Adlington Music by MCasso Off The Telly is a BBC Studios Audio Production for BBC Sounds.

    50 min

  6. APR 2

    “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 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 Prime and wonders if they were inspired by Sonia's trumpet. Plus they discuss two comedies they can't get enough of - Ted Lasso and The Change. 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: 23:19 - Ted Lasso (Apple TV+) 29:14 - The Change (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: James Robinson Commissioning Editor: Rhian Roberts Production Co-ordinator: Becky Carewe-Jeffries Sounds Editor: Arlie Adlington Music by MCasso Off The Telly is a BBC Studios Audio Production for BBC Sounds.

    42 min
  7. What Shall We Watch? Favourite Dramas

    MAR 28

    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 MCasso Off The Telly is a BBC Studios Audio Production for BBC Sounds.

    24 min

  8. MAR 26

    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 MCasso Off The Telly is a BBC Studios Audio Production for BBC Sounds.

    41 min
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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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  • Creator
    BBC Sounds
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2025
  • Episodes
    83
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © (C) BBC 2025
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