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Rivals star reveals Jilly Cooper visited set just days before her death

Author also watched three episodes of new season, says Alex Hassell

The Independent UK

Alex Hassell reveals Rivals season two will pay tribute to Dame Jilly Cooper after author’s death aged 88

The British actor also teased what’s in store for his character Rupert Campbell-Black in the Disney+ series

Evening Standard

David Jonsson reveals how Tom Blyth helped him through ‘intense’ filming for prison thriller Wasteman

The Industry star opened up to The Standard about the gruelling 18-day shoot for Cal McMau’s debut film Wasteman

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Tributes pour in from Rivals cast in honour of Dame Jilly Cooper

The author, who was known for her ‘bonkbusters’ including Riders, Rivals and Polo, died unexpectedly Sunday morning after a fall.

Evening Standard

‘Queen of joy’: Dame Jilly Cooper honoured by Rivals stars after death aged 88

Renowned author is being remembered as a ‘magical woman’ by cast of the hit Disney+ adaptation

The Independent UK

What the Rivals cast are saying after Dame Jilly Cooper’s death, from Danny Dyer to Alex Hassell

Stars of the Disney+ series Rivals have remembered the bestselling author, known for her saucy novels and sharp humour, following her death at the age of 88

Evening Standard

Rivals adds two huge stars to the cast for season 2 — and their characters are set to cause chaos!

Hayley Atwell and Rupert Everett have joined the cast of Rivals season 2 after landing exciting new roles.

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Sex, scars and spoilers: Rivals is back for round two - here's all you need to know

Jilly Cooper’s gloriously naughty bonkbuster returns with even more scandal, intrigue and surprise resurrections

Evening Standard

It’s a show that gave midlife women passion, power, and scandal – so why did Rivals leave the BAFTAs empty-handed?

TV writer Lucy Wigley shares her verdict on one of the best shows of the year

Woman & Home

I love a bad boy – and it’s been the bane of my life

IN FOCUS : A psychologist has claimed that there’s a chemical reason that we’re drawn to wild and hopefully tameable men – and it’s come as a relief to Charlotte Cripps

The Independent UK

Rivals season 2 is announced — and Jilly Cooper gives her hilarious verdict

It's official! Rivals season 2 is on the way and Jilly couldn't be happier...

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Victoria Beckham, Sophie Turner and Ambika Mod: Inside the Harper's Bazaar Women of the Year Awards

Industry titans and rising stars were out in force to celebrate females who have inspired, entertained and impressed us over the past 12 months

Evening Standard

Rivals season 2: cast, plot, latest news and everything we know

Rivals season 2 will take us back to the fictional county of Rutshire for the second part of Jilly Cooper's best-selling novel.

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Disney drops huge hint Rivals season 2 is on the way

Rivals series 2 would complete the story as the first series ends halfway through Jilly Cooper's romantic novel

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Hulu just added an outrageous new comedy drama — and it's 94% on Rotten Tomatoes

Hulu's "Rivals" adaptation has debuted to rave first reactions. Here's what you need to know about this raucous new British comedy series.

The Guardian - UK

The week in TV: Rivals; Mr Loverman; Life and Death in Gaza; So Long, Marianne – review

The super-posh carry on like soft porn stars in a witty Jilly Cooper adaptation; Lennie James plays a man with a secret life; the day-to-day struggle of life in Gaza; and when Leonard Cohen met Marianne

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I'm a huge Jilly Cooper fan and Rivals is the best TV adaptation of a book ever — here's why

Rivals won my heart in the first five minutes — and I'm not easy to impress!

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Rivals episode 1 recap: a steamy welcome to Rutshire

Rivals episode 1 sees lust and power going to everyone's heads in 80s rural Britain.

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How to watch 'Rivals' online – stream Jilly Cooper TV show from anywhere

The best-selling Dame Jilly Cooper novel is adapted for TV with an all-star cast. Here's how to watch 'Rivals' online and from anywhere in the world.

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EXCLUSIVE: Rivals star Alex Hassell on why playing iconic playboy Rupert Campbell-Black is such a big deal

Rivals star Alex Hassell on what to expect from the steamy saga based on Dame Jilly Cooper’s famous novel

The Independent UK

Tories, bonking and naked tennis: David Tennant and the Rivals cast on bringing Jilly Cooper’s novel to screen

It’s been almost 40 years since Jilly Cooper released her scandalous, sex-filled novel ‘Rivals’, and now it’s finally been adapted for the small screen. Ellie Muir speaks to the cast about playing posh, and showrunner Dominic Treadwell-Collins tells her about the love letters he sent the author to try to…

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Rivals cast: who’s who in the raunchy drama based on Dame Jilly Cooper’s novel

The Rivals cast features David Tennant, Alex Hassell and Aidan Turner. Here’s our guide to who’s who…

Evening Standard

Rivals: who plays who in Jilly Cooper's new bonkbuster?

The Disney+ adaptation of Jilly Cooper's best-selling novel boasts a who’s who of British stars

Evening Standard

Rivals on Disney+ review: phwoar – this gloriously trashy and arch show is the epitome of guilty pleasure TV

The swagger and the sheer star wattage here make up for a sporadic lack of pace and a complete lack of subtlety. Is it fun? Absolutely

TechRadar

New Disney Plus show Rivals looks like a curious cross between Succession and The Gentlemen, and it's releasing in October

Disney's new star-studded drama series, which stars Doctor Who alumnus David Tennant, will arrive in mid-October.

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