Natalie Cassidy: podcast appearances and interviews

Natalie Ann Cassidy is an English actress and television personality best known for her long-running role as Sonia Fowler in the BBC soap opera EastEnders. She appeared in the show from 1993 to 2007, returned in 2010 to 2011, and resumed her role in 2014. Her portrayal of Sonia Fowler earned her awards including Best Actress at the British Soap Awards and the TV Quick Awards in 2001. Beyond her work on EastEnders, Cassidy has appeared in various television programs such as The Catherine Tate Show in 2006, Psychoville in 2009, Mandy in 2020, Motherland in 2021, and Boarders expected in 2025. She has also hosted several shows, including Natalie Cassidy's Diet Secrets and Natalie Cassidy's Real Britain for the BBC, as well as Natalie Cassidy: Becoming Mum on E4. In addition to her acting and hosting roles, Cassidy has been involved in podcasts like Life with Nat which she has hosted since 2024, and Off the Telly, which she co-hosted with Joanna Page from 2024 to 2025. She has participated as a contestant in multiple reality TV shows, including Strictly Come Dancing in 2009, Celebrity Big Brother in 2012, The Masked Singer in 2025, and Cooking with the Stars which she won in its fifth series. Her television appearances also include hosting shows such as What's the Big Deal: Britain's Best Buys and Natalie Cassidy Learning to Care. Her diverse media presence highlights her career spanning acting, presenting, and reality television.