TV series

Rivals

Name: Rivals
Released: 2024
Cast: David Tennant, Aidan Turner, Danny Dyer, Alex Hassell, Nafessa Williams

2024–· 2 seasonsTV-MA★ 7.4Returning series

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Synopsis

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?

Themes

based on novel or book rivalry television producer polo 1980s member of parliament thatcherism lighthearted television dramatic romantic cheerful

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E1 Episode 1Next upOct 18, 2024 · 54 min · ★ 7.7
Synopsis
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?
Guest stars: Louis Landau (Archie Baddingham), Nisha Aaliya (Farah - Stewardess), Denise Black (Joyce Madden), Timothy Blore (Dishy Daniel), Jamie Chapman (Alistair - BBC Producer), Nick Pritchard (Singer), Annabel Scholey (Beattie Johnson), Emma Shipp (Shelley Makepiece)
E2 Episode 2Oct 18, 2024 · 48 min · ★ 6.5
Synopsis
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?
Guest stars: Denise Black (Joyce Madden), Timothy Blore (Dishy Daniel), Maggie Steed (Lady Gwendolyn Gosling), Dan Tetsell (Steve Meadows), Nicholas Page Hayman (Ivor Hicks), Ryan Baker (Wayne Jones), David Calder (Rev. Fergus Penney), Rich Keeble (Brian Hetherington)
E3 Episode 3Oct 18, 2024 · 53 min · ★ 7.0
Synopsis
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?
Guest stars: Gabriel Tierney (Patrick O’Hara), Louis Landau (Archie Baddingham), Emma Shipp (Shelley Makepiece), Ryan Baker (Wayne Jones), Georgia Mack (Sharon Jones), Jamie Bisping (Kevin Makepiece), Kate Cresswell (Georgina Harrison), Charlie de Melo (Malhar Verma)
E4 Episode 4Oct 18, 2024 · 57 min · ★ 8.0
Synopsis
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?
Guest stars: Gabriel Tierney (Patrick O’Hara), Louis Landau (Archie Baddingham), Denise Black (Joyce Madden), Emma Shipp (Shelley Makepiece), Dan Tetsell (Steve Meadows), Rich Keeble (Brian Hetherington), Jamie Bisping (Kevin Makepiece), Anastasia Griffith (Helen Gordon)
E5 Episode 5Oct 18, 2024 · 55 min · ★ 8.3
Synopsis
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?
Guest stars: Timothy Blore (Dishy Daniel), Emma Shipp (Shelley Makepiece), Dan Tetsell (Steve Meadows), David Calder (Rev. Fergus Penney), Rich Keeble (Brian Hetherington), Jamie Bisping (Kevin Makepiece), Charlie de Melo (Malhar Verma), Benjamin Black (Warm-Up Guy)
E6 Episode 6Oct 18, 2024 · 51 min · ★ 8.1
Synopsis
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?
Guest stars: Nino Furuhata (Toshi Yamazaki), Louis Landau (Archie Baddingham), Denise Black (Joyce Madden), Dan Tetsell (Steve Meadows), Ryan Baker (Wayne Jones), Georgia Mack (Sharon Jones), Jamie Bisping (Kevin Makepiece), Brendan Patricks (Henry Hampshire)
E7 Episode 7Oct 18, 2024 · 56 min · ★ 8.4
Synopsis
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?
Guest stars: Gabriel Tierney (Patrick O’Hara), Nino Furuhata (Toshi Yamazaki), Louis Landau (Archie Baddingham), Denise Black (Joyce Madden), Emma Shipp (Shelley Makepiece), Dan Tetsell (Steve Meadows), Nicholas Page Hayman (Ivor Hicks), Ryan Baker (Wayne Jones)
E8 Episode 8Oct 18, 2024 · 62 min · ★ 8.2
Synopsis
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?
Guest stars: Nino Furuhata (Toshi Yamazaki), Louis Landau (Archie Baddingham), Denise Black (Joyce Madden), Timothy Blore (Dishy Daniel), Nick Pritchard (Singer), Emma Shipp (Shelley Makepiece), Maggie Steed (Lady Gwendolyn Gosling), Dan Tetsell (Steve Meadows)