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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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The Finale
May 2100:37:05Tap to summarizeNatalie 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 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 Producers: Georgia Keating and Becky Carewe-Jeffries 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.
Transcribe →We've got some news for you...
May 14, 202500:39:00Tap to summarizeNatalie 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 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:11:50 - Firefly Lane (Netflix) 21:52 - Modern Family (Disney+) 30:08 - The Assembly (ITVX)Get in touch by sending us a message or voice note via WhatsApp to 03306 784704.Hosts: Natalie Cassidy and Joanna Page Producers: Georgia Keating and Becky Carewe-Jeffries 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.
Transcribe →"I’ve never seen balls so big on a guinea pig!"
May 7, 202500:36:41Tap to summarizeNatalie 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 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:Get in touch by sending us a message or voice note via WhatsApp to 03306 784704.Hosts: Natalie Cassidy and Joanna Page Producer: Becky Carewe-Jeffries Executive Producer: Richard Morris Commissioning Editor: Rhian Roberts Sounds Editor: Arlie Adlington Music by MCassoOff The Telly is a BBC Studios Audio Production for BBC Sounds.
Transcribe →"I Didn't See Grimmy Once!"
Apr 30, 202500:37:36Tap to summarizeNatalie 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 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:11:25 - The Last Of Us (NOW) 17:30 - Bad Dog Academy (Channel 4) 26:45 - Black Mirror (Netflix)Get in touch by sending us a message or voice note via WhatsApp to 03306 784704.Hosts: Natalie Cassidy and Joanna Page Producer: Becky Carewe-Jeffries 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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What Shall We Watch? Live TV Bloopers
Apr 25, 202500:20:12Tap to summarizeFor 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 MCassoOff The Telly is a BBC Studios Audio Production for BBC Sounds.
Transcribe →“She left on a speedboat with her trumpet”
Apr 23, 202500:44:03Tap to summarizeNatalie 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 - AustinGet 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.
Transcribe →“We’ve already had loads of Easter eggs”
Apr 16, 202500:30:18Tap to summarizeNatalie 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 MCassoOff The Telly is a BBC Studios Audio Production for BBC Sounds.
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What Shall We Watch? Best Plot Twists
Apr 11, 202500:28:16Tap to summarizeFor 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 MCassoOff The Telly is a BBC Studios Audio Production for BBC Sounds.
Transcribe →“I love the fact that Alison Hammond was in a fridge”
Apr 9, 202500:50:20Tap to summarizeNatalie 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 MCassoOff The Telly is a BBC Studios Audio Production for BBC Sounds.
Transcribe →“I want to live in the woods and keep wearing my sandals”
Apr 2, 202500:41:54Tap to summarizeNatalie 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 MCassoOff The Telly is a BBC Studios Audio Production for BBC Sounds.
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