1.058 minSeason 2 • Episode 5
LatestIn Ireland, Declan clashes with Cameron as his marriage unravels. Back home, Rupert turns disgrace into opportunity, securing a prime time slot for Venturer. While Monica withdraws, Tony doubles down on his desire for power and control while Declan and Cameron discover the true limits of a professional working relationship. As Venturer battle for the Golden Gauntlet, who will emerge victorious?
It is 1986 and Britain is booming. "Rivals" dives headfirst into the cutthroat world of TV where hair-dos are big and ambitions are even bigger. Deals are brokered in boardrooms, as well as bedrooms. Nobody can be sure who will come out on top. With every man and woman out only for themselves, can true love really blossom?
Acting
David Tennant devouring scenery as ego-maniacal TV tycoon
Costume
Shoulder pads so powerful they have their own agents
Production
Glossy 80s excess that makes you hate-love the wealthy
David Tennant
Tony Baddingham
Aidan Turner
Declan O'Hara
Danny Dyer
Freddie Jones
Alex Hassell
Rupert Campbell-Black
Nafessa Williams
Cameron Cook
Bella Maclean
Taggie O'Hara
Katherine Parkinson
Lizzie Vereker
Victoria Smurfit
Maud O'Hara
Claire Rushbrook
Lady Monica Baddingham
Oliver Chris
James Vereker
Lisa McGrillis
Valerie Jones
Emily Atack
Sarah Stratton
Rufus Jones
Paul Stratton
Luke Pasqualino
Basil 'Bas' Baddingham
Catriona Chandler
Caitlin O'Hara
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Based on Jilly Cooper's iconic 1988 bonkbuster novel, part of her 'Rutshire Chronicles' that defined British trash-lit for decades.
Disney+ took a wild swing acquiring this — their first proper adult soap, proving even Mouse House wants that horny drama money.
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