Natalie Cassidy - Is the recipe to eternal youth somewhere in her 100-strong cookbook collection?

Natalie Cassidy joined the cast of EastEnders when she was still in primary school, at the age of 10, so she would be forgiven for feeling like she’s in her mid 50s when she is only 42.

Natalie could easily be crowned ‘most down-to-earth person in showbiz’, showing up to the recording fully kitted out in M&S and discussing how much she loves WhatsApping her own loyal listeners about their dirty underwear.

So will being the most normal celebrity in Britain mean that Natalie has swerved premature biological aging? She discusses her work and lifestyle with Katherine, including the time she broke a bone with the sheer force of her acting skills, why she’s been too busy to tie the knot, her love of cooking (and the accompanying cookbooks), and the pleasure of growing her own food.

Natalie’s book Happy Days is available with all reputable retailers, and she will be doing a one-off live episode of her podcast Life With Nat at the Clapham Grand on the 7th of December 2025.

Senior Video Producer – Elena Cotton

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