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Rivals

Rivals
★ 7.4/10•2024•TV-MA•Drama
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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?

StatusReturning Series
LanguageEN
First Air DateOct 18, 2024

Episodes

Episode 1 - Episode 1E154m

Episode 1

To ensure the success of his TV company, Corinium, Tony Baddingham hires brilliant interviewer Declan O'Hara and ambitious American producer Cameron Cook. As the O'Haras move to the countryside, Declan has a rude awakening on his first day on the job, while Declan's daughter, Taggie, and wife, Maud,must adjust to their new life and neighbors. As the O'Haras find themselves caught in the cross-fire between rivals Tony and Rupert Campbell-Black, will Declan regret his new career move?

Oct 18, 2024

Episode 2 - Episode 2E248m

Episode 2

Declan feels the pressure to deliver a new hit show for Tony and his company, Corinium, with producer Cameron on hand to help despite their fractious relationship. Keen to recruit businessman Freddie Jones, Tony agrees to attend a dinner party, but the guest list holds nasty surprises. Taggie gets her first catering job, but the evening is fraught with incidents. When the dinner party descends into chaos, can Tony salvage the situation and kill two birds with one stone?

Oct 18, 2024

Episode 3 - Episode 3E353m

Episode 3

It is Christmas time and everyone is celebrating except Declan, who worries about Maud's extravagant party plans for their son's twenty-first birthday on New Year's Eve. Taggie is eager to reunite with an old flame and works to make the night perfect, but the evening is full of surprises as worlds collide. A serious event shocks Taggie and she is taken aback when Rupert offers help. Will Taggie accept Rupert's apology? Where will the chips fall for all concerned when the hangovers fade?

Oct 18, 2024

Episode 4 - Episode 4E457m

Episode 4

Keen to punish Rupert, Declan prepares to interview and obliterate him live on television. Meanwhile, Tony invites Freddie to his prestigious pheasant shoot, eager to recruit him to the Corinium board. With a little nudge from Rupert, Taggie starts to assert herself, but she worries that Declan has lost his way. The nation waits with bated breath for Rupert and Declan's showdown. Will Tony finally get his wish to bring down Rupert Campbell-Black?

Oct 18, 2024

Episode 5 - Episode 5E555m

Episode 5

It is a busy week at Corinium Studios. Preparations are underway for the first beauty pageant and a historic interview with Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher. Declan's ego is growing with each successful show, but he strives for journalistic glory and to prove his integrity. As Tony breathes down his neck, will he play ball? If not, is Corinium big enough for both of them?

Oct 18, 2024

Episode 6 - Episode 6E651m

Episode 6

Cameron attends an awards ceremony in Spain alone, and is surprised to bump into Rupert staying at the same hotel. Out of Rutshire and away from prying eyes, could this be the start of something new, and what could it mean for Tony or Taggie? Meanwhile, Rupert takes a gamble to help new company Venturer take on rival Tony's Corinium. Will it pay off or will Declan and Freddie think Rupert has finally gone too far?

Oct 18, 2024

Episode 7 - Episode 7E756m

Episode 7

When Tony learns that Rupert, Declan, and Freddie have formed Venturer to challenge his bid for the television franchise, he is furious. Things look up when Corinium is nominated for another prestigious award, and his relationship with Cameron deepens. Meanwhile, Taggie offers to help campaign for Venturer, which means a chance to get closer to Rupert. But with Rupert linked to Cameron, can Taggie ever really get close?

Oct 18, 2024

Episode 8 - Episode 8E862m

Episode 8

Paranoid, Tony demands loyalty, but can he trust those closest to him? Corinium and Venturer prepare for a gladiatorial public meeting to decide if Rupert, Declan, and Freddie can contend for the franchise against Tony. Both teams pull out all the stops to impress local residents and the IBA, but as fissures appear, could Tony and his dirty tricks derail Venturer before they have really started? With secrets exposed, which relationships will survive, and which rival will ultimately win out?

Oct 18, 2024

Actors

David Tennant

David Tennant

Tony Baddingham

Aidan Turner

Aidan Turner

Declan O'Hara

Danny Dyer

Danny Dyer

Freddie Jones

Alex Hassell

Alex Hassell

Rupert Campbell-Black

Nafessa Williams

Nafessa Williams

Cameron Cook

Bella Maclean

Bella Maclean

Taggie O'Hara

Katherine Parkinson

Katherine Parkinson

Lizzie Vereker

Victoria Smurfit

Victoria Smurfit

Maud O'Hara

Claire Rushbrook

Claire Rushbrook

Lady Monica Baddingham

Oliver Chris

Oliver Chris

James Vereker

Lisa McGrillis

Lisa McGrillis

Valerie Jones

Emily Atack

Emily Atack

Sarah Stratton

Rufus Jones

Rufus Jones

Paul Stratton

Luke Pasqualino

Luke Pasqualino

Basil 'Bas' Baddingham

Catriona Chandler

Catriona Chandler

Caitlin O'Hara

Bryony Hannah

Bryony Hannah

Deirdre Kilpatrick

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