Slang phrase alluding to a show seen on
television. It can refer to something that is watched in
person and not on television, such as a fight, a funny accident, or a fun
person acting funny.
1. "What are you doing with that stapler? Wow, I
don't know what I'd do if you weren't around to keep me entertained."
"What can I say? I'm what's 'on the
telly.'"
2. "Let's go to High Street and see what's on the
telly."