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David Tennant appears heartbroken in first look at Rivals season two return

The show will return on November 11 on Disney+ in the UK and internationally, and on Hulu in the US.

Evening Standard · Sep 9

‘Hilariously bad orgasm faces’ and ‘full-frontal swimmers’: Rivals season 2 reviews are in

Series two of the Jilly Cooper adaptation is back on our screens today

The Independent UK · May 15

Rivals season 2 review – Thrusting buttocks and heaving bosoms... Jilly Cooper’s escapist romp is back

4/5 Well-written, well-acted and enormously fun, the series remains a rare treat in today’s television landscape

The Independent UK · May 15

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 · Oct 6, 2025

Hit series Rivals to return with an extended second series as filming begins

The award winning Disney+ drama, based on the best-selling novel by Dame Jilly Cooper, will see stars from series one return for 12 new episodes.

Evening Standard · May 9, 2025

‘His genius is elusive’: Harry Lawtey and Toby Jones on bringing Richard Burton back to the screen

In new film Mr Burton, the Industry star plays a young Richard Burton, with Jones as the mentor who helped him find his acting chops. The duo discuss trying to understand a cultural icon – and how to nail that voice

The Guardian - UK · Mar 29, 2025

Marathon training leaves Lisa McGrillis ‘sore’ not cinched for Rivals return

McGrillis is running the TCS London Marathon on April 27 for the British Heart Foundation with her best friend Mary Cann whose husband died suddenly.

Evening Standard · Mar 18, 2025

Mr Bates Vs The Post Office leads Broadcasting Press Guild Awards nominees

The TV drama, which shone a light on a miscarriage of justice, has been nominated in the best drama series category.

Evening Standard · Feb 25, 2025

Rivals star Danny Dyer plans to quit the industry despite success in the Disney+ show

‘You’re only ever one job away from people saying you’re s**t again,’ said the actor

Evening Standard · Jan 17, 2025

2024’s TV heroes on their unmissable cultural picks of the year

2024 IN REVIEW: Some of the best stars to grace our televisions this year, from Katherine Parkinson to Lennie James, single out their favourite shows, films, music and cultural moments of the past 12 months

The Independent UK · Dec 15, 2024