Nolly is ITV’s new drama about Crossroads star and soap opera actress Noele Gordon. Helena Bonham Carter plays the former ‘Queen of the Midlands’ in this biographical miniseries that explores the events after the beloved actress was unceremoniously sacked from Crossroads.
The actress played Meg Richardson in the long-running drama until her dismissal in 1981, at the height of the show’s success and the peak of Nolly’s fame. As the show’s most popular cast member, this didn’t fare well with fans, creating further drama and controversy that’s now slated to be immortalised on television.
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Nolly TV series preview
From 1964 to 1981, actress Noele Gordon starred as the flame-haired widow Meg Richardson in the British soap opera, Crossroads. That is until she was fired by the higher-ups in their efforts to deliberately axe the madcap soap, sacking its most prominent star so that viewers would abandon the show. Being the Crossroads’ matriarch for 17 years, her abrupt dismissal caused outrage among soap opera fans.
More than forty years later, the incredible story of Noele Gordon’s termination from a show so popular it was watched by 15 million at its peak has been adapted for television. It’s created by writer Russell T Davies with Helena Bonham Carter playing the inimitable Noele Gordon.
Nolly trailer
You can watch the Nolly trailer below.
Nolly release date Australia
The ITV drama is set to premiere in Australia on 10th February 2023 with all three episodes dropping on BINGE. The TV series also debuts on Foxtel and Foxtel Now.
| Nolly TV series | Available | Streaming Services |
|---|---|---|
| Episode 1 | 10th February 2023 | Foxtel Now / BINGE |
| Episode 2 | 10th February 2023 | Foxtel Now / BINGE |
| Episode 3 | 10th February 2023 | Foxtel Now / BINGE |
Which streaming services are Nolly on?
Australian broadcasters for the new series are Foxtel (including Foxtel Now) and BINGE. Luckily, both Foxtel Now and BINGE offer a free trial for accessing everything for free. As of this writing, Foxtel, Foxtel Now, and BINGE are the only confirmed streaming TV platforms for the Nolly TV series.
| Streaming Services | Nolly (2023) |
|---|---|
| Foxtel | Yes |
| Foxtel Now | Yes |
| BINGE | Yes |
| Amazon Prime Video | No |
| Disney Plus | No |
| Paramount+ | No |
| Apple TV+ | No |
| Netflix | No |
| Stan | No |
| Free to air | No |
How to watch Nolly on Foxtel Now
The new drama airs on Foxtel, which airs the show via BBC First. Foxtel offers Foxtel Plus, the cheapest entertainment bundle that already includes BBC First, giving you access to over 50 channels of drama, lifestyle, docos, reality and more.
Another great alternative is Foxtel Now, which fortunately still offers a free 10-day free trial. Every Foxtel Now channel pack allows you to watch shows online and on the go via the Foxtel Go app. After your free trial period expires, the Foxtel Now base pack called Essentials pack is only $25 per month. For more streaming options, premium packs like Drama Extra, Sport, and Movies can be added to your base plan.
How to watch Nolly on BINGE
FeaturedYou can also stream all episodes on BINGE. Fortunately, they still offer a 14-day free trial so new customers can explore heaps of shows and movies before signing up.
You can then choose from three streaming tiers to watch the best BINGE shows on demand. A Basic subscription costs $10 per month and allows you to stream in Standard Definition on one device. A Standard Plan is $16 per month and enables you to enjoy standard or high definition on two devices.
The BINGE Premium Plan ($18 per month) is the last alternative, allowing you to stream on up to four screens/devices in SD or HD. BINGE plans are all ad-free with no lock-in contract.
How to watch Nolly on Telstra
Foxtel, Foxtel Now, and BINGE can be added through Telstra, hence, Telstra customers can access these streaming platforms by simply adding their preferred service to their accounts. You can even save on plan fees for 12 months with Foxtel, while Foxtel Now and BINGE via Telstra come with free months of subscriptions.
Foxtel from Telstra (including Foxtel Now from Telstra) offers the same programming as a standard Foxtel service but is often available at a reduced monthly cost. With the Foxtel Now from Telstra offer, you can also watch the show on the move using the Foxtel Go app.
On the other hand, the BINGE from Telstra offer lets you enjoy BINGE Standard from only $5 per month for 12 months when you sign up via Telstra or get 2 months free!
Nolly TV series cast
The new ITV drama, Nolly, is directed by Peter Hoar and comes from Russell T Davies’ script. Helena Bonham Carter stars as the soap opera queen Noele Gordon, who we can only expect will do Nolly justice. Augustus Prew also joins the cast as Tony Adams, Nolly’s Crossroads co-star.
Below we’ve listed the complete cast of Nolly.
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Streaming devices for Foxtel Now and BINGE
Here is a list of compatible devices for streaming on Foxtel (via Foxtel GO), Foxtel Now, and BINGE.
Devices supported on Foxtel Now
- Foxtel Now Box: Yes
- Sony Android TV: Yes – OS Android 8 – Android 12
- iOS Mobiles/Tablets: Yes – Via Foxtel Go app (iOS 9.35 or above)
- Android Mobiles/Tablets: Yes – Via
native app (Lollipop 5.0 or above) - PC/Mac: Yes – Windows devices running Windows 7 and above. Mac devices running OS X Yosemite 10.10 and above
- Google Chromecast: Yes – Via casting
- Google Nest: Yes – on Foxtel Go via a compatible Chromecast device connected or built-in to your TV
- Apple TV: Yes – Via AirPlay
- Telstra TV: Yes – All models
- Gaming consoles: Yes – PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 4 Pro (Foxtel Play on PlayStation 3)
- Samsung Smart TVs: Yes – Select 2017 models and above, running on Tizen 3.0 or above. (Foxtel Play on 2015 and 2016 models)
- LG Smart TVs: Yes – Select 2017-2022 models, running webOS 3.5 or above
- Hisense Smart TVs: Yes – Select 2019 – 2020 models
- Shield TV: Yes – on Shield TV and Shield TV Pro
Devices supported on Foxtel/Foxtel Go
- PC/Mac: Yes – Web browser only (Chrome for PC; Chrome & Safari for Mac)
- iOS: Yes – Devices with iOS 11 or above
- Android: Yes – Devices with Android 5.0 and above (Android 13 beta versions are not supported)
- Google Chromecast: Yes – Via casting (only on Multiroom service)
- Google Nest: Yes – Via compatible Chromecast device connected or built-in to your TV
- Apple TV: Yes – Via AirPlay (only on Multiroom service)
- Smart TVs: Yes – Via casting only (only on Multiroom service)
Devices supported on BINGE
- PC/Mac: Yes – Web browser only (Chrome, Safari, Firefox and Edge); supported on
MacOS : 10.12+ & Windows: 10+ - iOS Mobile Devices: Yes – iOS15+ including Apple iPhones/iPads
- Android Mobile Devices: Yes – Android Phone/Tablets OS 8+
- Google Chromecast: Yes – Chromecast Ultra, Chromecast 3rd Generation + & Chromecast w/ Google TV
- Apple TV: Yes – 4th Gen or higher; tvOS 15+
- Telstra TV: Yes – TTV1 (4200TL), TTV2 (4700TL) and TTV3 (4701TL)
- Amazon Fire TV Stick: Yes
- Android TV: Yes – OS version 8.0+ and above on selected devices
- Samsung TV: Yes – 2017 models or later
- LG TV: Yes – selected 2018 models or later
- Hisense TV: Yes – selected 2020-2023 models
- Gaming Consoles: Yes – PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox (Series X, Series S, One S and One X)
