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, including their top shows of the year, favourite guests and some classic Off The Telly moments - like the time Jo got Thomas Cromwell and Oliver Cromwell mixed up (two very different people), or when Nat pretended she wasn't on The Masked Singer. What they can’t stop watching, what ...
May 21, 2025•37 min
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 end. They chat about why it’s ending and how grateful they are for the pod. Plus there’s still time for some telly chat where they discuss some listeners' favourite shows - Firefly Lane, Modern Family and The Assembly. What they can’t stop watching, what they definitely aren’t goin...
May 14, 2025•39 min
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 Nat's cup of tea but Jo is excited to see how Joe's journey ends. 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 s...
May 07, 2025•37 min
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 also treat themselves to Bad Dog Academy, and Nat is convinced she ‘didn’t see Grimmy once’ despite him hosting 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 bound...
Apr 30, 2025•38 min
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 ...
Apr 25, 2025•20 min
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 classic...
Apr 23, 2025•44 min
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 c...
Apr 16, 2025•30 min
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 clas...
Apr 11, 2025•28 min
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 a...
Apr 09, 2025•50 min
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 t...
Apr 02, 2025•42 min
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 i...
Mar 28, 2025•24 min
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 ow...
Mar 26, 2025•41 min
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...
Mar 19, 2025•48 min
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 ...
Mar 14, 2025•19 min
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...
Mar 12, 2025•37 min
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, t...
Mar 05, 2025•37 min
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...
Feb 28, 2025•25 min
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 crack...
Feb 26, 2025•1 hr 5 min
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...
Feb 19, 2025•34 min
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 n...
Feb 12, 2025•1 hr 14 min
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 how it's sad but it's the right time to go, what we've got to look forward to as part of the 40th anniversary celebrations, how she feels about the live episode and what she can't wait to do as soon as she's finished. Plus they discuss two new shows: Black Doves on Netflix and Brian ...
Feb 05, 2025•44 min
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 Angela Hartnett. Plus they give backstage goss about some of the shows they've been on themselves. What was it like for Jo on Cooking With The Stars and Ready Steady Cook? How was Nat's experience on Sunday Brunch and has she ever been asked to do MasterChef? Natalie Cassidy and Joa...
Jan 31, 2025•37 min
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 TV+, a series directed by Ben Stiller that's got lots of buzz at the moment; a new drama with James Norton called Playing Nice on ITVX; and Gladiaaaaaators is back on BBC One and iPlayer, what do Nat and Jo think of the two new gladiators? What they can’t stop watching, what they defi...
Jan 29, 2025•39 min
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 a truly villainous traitor from Series 2, Paul Gorton, who talks tactics for the final, who he would have chosen to recruit this series and how he got into the zone (army style) for when he was in the castle. Plus they give 100% faithful Tyler from this series a call to find out wha...
Jan 22, 2025•48 min
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 turned blue and had to walk through treacle?!), Celebrity Come Dine With Me and does anyone remember Castaway 2000? 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 relea...
Jan 17, 2025•26 min
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 chocolate). They're obsessed with The Traitors and catch up about their favourite moments so far of Series 3. Plus, they discuss Harlan Coben's latest series on Netflix called Missing You. Jo also quizzes Nat on those Masked Singer rumours and we find out what it was like for Jo to film w...
Jan 15, 2025•45 min
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 brought in her mate Melanie Walters who plays Gwen to give us the goss on Gwen's new boyfriend Dave Coaches. What was it like on the last day ever on set? How was it filming with paparazzi everywhere? And which character did Jo have to be reminded was an important part of the f...
Jan 08, 2025•1 hr 2 min
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 some of her mates from the cast and crew; including Adrian Scarborough (Pete), Robert Wilfort (Jason), Christine Gernon (director) and a surprise appearance from James Corden; to help re-live some classic scenes and give behind the scenes goss on the story so far. What was James Cord...
Dec 18, 2024•1 hr 14 min
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 with each couple to chat about their Strictly journey, how they’re feeling about the final and what telly they can’t wait to watch when Strictly is over. What they can’t stop watching, what they definitely aren’t going to bother with, new releases and comforting classics – TV is time...
Dec 13, 2024•1 hr 5 min
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 Xmas telly, talk us through their festive traditions and hear from listeners about theirs too. Do they watch the King's Speech? Who cooks the turkey? Is eating at 4pm on Xmas day too late? And find out who wants to eat their Xmas dinner by candlelight like in Wolf Hall. What they ca...
Dec 11, 2024•49 min
