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Huge blow for Natalie Cassidy and Joanna Page as show AXED just one year after launching

Published on May 15, 2025 at 10:03 AM

NATALIE Cassidy and Joanna Page have been dealt a huge blow after the BBC failed to re-commission their podcast.

The alum, 42, and favourite, 48, had teamed up for the audio shows discussing all things on and off the box.

Natalie Cassidy and Joanna Page on the BBC's Off The Telly podcast.
Natalie Cassidy and Joanna Page’s Off The Telly podcast is coming to an end
Natalie Cassidy as Sonia Fowler in EastEnders.
It came after Natalie Cassidy quit EastEnders after 32 years
Natalie Cassidy and Joanna Page sitting on a red couch.
Her co-hist, Gavin and Stacey icon Joanna Page, asked fans for their favourite moments from Off The Telly

had – which proved to be correct – on the pod, as well as opening up on her

Yet the episodes, which generally clock in at under an hour long, will now come to an end.

Welsh screen star took to her to post an image of the pair promoting their show and the words: “Our lovely pod is ending and we want to hear from you about your favourite Off The Telly moments.

“Send us a voicenote,”;; before stating the contact number.

The Sun has reached out to the BBC for comment.

A BBC spokesperson told us: “What started as a six month project turned into more than a year of joyous TV chatter, and over 80 heart-warming episodes.

“Though they both loved making the series, Natalie Cassidy and Joanna Page have very busy schedules and on the 21st May, the final episode of Off the Telly will be released on BBC Sounds.

“Thank you to Nat and Jo for their warm recommendations and insider analysis, and to the whole team for keeping listeners in the loop with what to watch.

“We look forward to working with Nat and Jo again soon!”;;

Natalie, who told of her earlier this year, still has her own podcast, Life With Nat.

ALL CHANGE

The podcast scrap came after we reported how last month, shortly after she

BBCDaytime have commissioned a new series – under the working titleLearning to Care – forand iPlayer.

The actress will fulfil her longtime ambition of wanting to train as carer.

This means enrolling at one of the UK’s topHealth& Social Care colleges – alongside the next generation of carers.

In recent years, Natalie has cared for family members and volunteered in local groups.

The show follows her journey across classroom to community care services – as she’s there for life’s toughest moments.

While to make things official, the actress will have to pass her final exam.

Natalie said: “I’m thrilled to be embarking on a new adventure withBBCDaytime.

“In a series exploring social care, I will be going back to college and learning for the first time since leaving school at 16.

“Caring has always been a huge part of my life, from watching my mum care for my nan, to being a mother to caring for my dad, this series is close to my heart and I can’t wait for you to see it.”;;

She also fronts theconsumer affairs show What’s the Big Deal?

The screen favouritealso took part inearlier this year, in disguise as Bush.

Natalie also for a special show over Easter.

Two women relaxing on a red couch; one holds a mug, the other holds a remote.
The pair’s ‘busy schedules’ are to blame for the show ending
Cast of Gavin & Stacey in a light blue car.
Joanna is best known for her role as Stacey Shipman in Gavin and Stacey on the BBC
Natalie Cassidy at the Last One Laughing photocall.
Natalie has bagged a host of new media work since her EastEnders exit

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