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Danny Dyer reveals why his role in Rivals may change people's perception of him

Danny Dyer reveals all on playing a 'likeable' rogue in racy drama Rivals.

WhatToWatch · Oct 22, 2024

If you can’t wait for Rivals season 2, you need to watch these 5 addictive TV shows

The date the second season of the Jilly Cooper adaptation lands on our screens has been announced

The Independent UK · Oct 22, 2024

Horniness, hedonism and hope: why Rivals makes me surprisingly nostalgic

The TV drama doesn’t shy away from the worst aspects of the Thatcher era. But this version of Jilly Cooper’s bonkbuster also captures the lust, laughter and late-night parties

The Guardian - UK · Oct 22, 2024

OPINION - Rachel Johnson: Rivals is the anti-woke shot to the heart that modern TV needs

The BBC is out-of-touch but Rivals on Disney Plus is bold and free from political correctness and identity politics

Evening Standard · Oct 17, 2024

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

WhatToWatch · Oct 17, 2024

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…

The Independent UK · Oct 17, 2024

7 top new TV shows premiering on Netflix, Apple TV and more (Oct. 14-20)

This week's new TV shows include 'Shrinking' and 'NCIS: Origins'

Tom’s Guide · Oct 14, 2024

Exuberant bums abound on the new Rivals. What a relief

I’m deeply attached to Jilly Cooper, who sent me champagne for my wedding, and delighted that Disney has remained true to her denizens of Rutshire

The Guardian - UK · Oct 12, 2024

Lock up your TV remote! Why Jilly Cooper’s Rivals was guaranteed to be joyous television

Cooper’s novel is full of wisdom, wit and emotional intelligence. When put on screen, even the gratuitous sex feels oddly wholesome

The Guardian - UK · Oct 12, 2024

Rivals to Shrinking: the seven best shows to stream this week

The 80s are back with a bang – and then some – in the sexy, starry and very silly adaptation of Jilly Cooper’s bonkfest, plus Jason Segel’s underrated comedy with Harrison Ford returns

The Guardian - UK · Oct 11, 2024