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British actress Bella Maclean, best known to audiences for her role in the Disney+ adaptation of Jilly Cooper’s Rivals, has landed a lead role in Ray Panthaki’s new indie, The Hollywood Reporter has learned.

In Starland follows a middle-aged man, played by Sing Sing breakout Clarence Maclin, struggling to break free from the confines of his small town. That is, until, he meets a group of bold young artists — Maclean among them — that transform his perspective. Black-ish actor Marcus Scribner and Top Dog‘s Maxwell Cunningham will also star.

Maclean made her television debut in BBC One’s Silent Witness before joining the cast of season four of Netflix‘s Sex Education as school student Jem.

In 2024, the young actress portrayed Agatha ‘Taggie’ O’Hara in Disney+ series Rivals, the overlooked daughter of Declan (Aidan Turner) and Maud (Victoria Smurfit) who struggles with dyslexia while trying to pursue culinary dreams.

Rivals author Jilly Cooper has provided some forthright views on intimacy coordinators.

The writer was questioned about their role following comments made by Rivals actor Danny Dyer, who quipped “every intimacy coach in the land” had worked on the show.

Cooper had a withering response to the profession in an interview with The Times of London, saying: “In my day when people were acting, they just used to jump on each other and roll around without having anyone telling them what to do. I suppose the world’s changed, hasn’t it?”

Cooper added she would not have been comfortable with intimacy coordinators had she been an actress rather than a writer. “I’d be very embarrassed,” she said. “I wouldn’t like it myself, but then no one has any fun any more, do they?”

She was asked about intimacy coaches’ roles in choreographing sex scenes after BAFTA winner Dyer,...

Hulu has announced that filming begins this month on Rivals season two, which will continue the adaptation of the best-selling novel by Dame Jilly Cooper. The drama returns with an extended season of twelve episodes – and even more wit, desire, and dramatic twists.

Set against the backdrop of the stunning Cotswolds countryside and the glamorous, high-stakes world of 1980s British television, Rivals season two will see the return of the all-star cast that won the hearts of fans and critics alike, as well as introduce brand new faces.

Careers, marriages, and reputations hang in the balance as personal and professional lives collide in a world where secrets can’t stay hidden for long.

Bold, emotionally charged, and filled with unforgettable moments, Rivals is a thrilling ride through a landscape of breathtaking beauty, fierce competition, and life-changing decisions, where the cost of success could be everything.

Reprising their iconic roles are...

One of Disney+’s most enjoyable and binge-worthy period dramas will return for another season, and, of course, fans just can’t wait! Rivals was renewed for a second season last December after a successful debut in October. Now, months later, we have a promising filming update about the new chapter thanks to series star Danny Dyer, who portrays self-made businessman Freddie Jones, also residing in Rutshire. Keep in mind that Season 2 of Rivals still has no premiere date yet.

Earlier this week, precisely on Tuesday, March 25, the Royal Television Society Programme Awards took to TikTok with a video of Dyer and co-star Katherine Parkinson sharing exciting news about the production of Rivals Season 2. Dyer said:

“We’re on the eve of starting the second series, so the old ‘tache is on its way back. I’ve got a better wig which I’m excited about. [The first season wig] was a wig out of a bag,...

Cillian Murphy has been named Best Lead Actor in the film category of the Irish Film and Television Awards (IFTAs) for the second year running.

Following his win last year for Oppenheimer (which went on to bag him the Oscar), Murphy won for his role in the film Small Things Like These.

The film, an adaptation of Claire Keegan’s novella, also won Best Film.

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An Irish-language film about Belfast rap group Kneecap was nominated in 17 award categories. The film’s director Rich Peppiatt won best director in the film category, and it was also recognised in casting and costume design.

At the ceremony in Dublin, Ireland, Friday evening, Saoirse Ronan was a double winner, taking home Best Lead Actress for The Outrun and Best Supporting Actress for The Blitz.

Ralph Fiennes and Demi Moore were winners in the international acting categories for Conclave and The Substance respectively.

Small Things Like These, an Irish drama starring Cillian Murphy as a coal merchant and father haunted by secret abuses in a local convent sanctioned by the Catholic Church, beat out Kneecap, the hip-hop comedy featuring Michael Fassbender, to win the best film honor at the Irish Film & Television Awards 2025 during a ceremony held in Dublin on Friday. Saoirse Ronan left with two awards (the lead actress honor for her role in The Outrun and the supporting actress trophy for Blitz). Murphy won the best actor IFTA for his work in Small Things Like These. Demi Moore (The Substance) and Ralph Fiennes (Conclave) were honored in the international acting categories, and Colin Farrell (The Penguin) and Sharon Horgan (for writing Bad Sisters) earned TV statuettes.

Rich Peppiatt received the best director IFTA for Kneecap, which follows the West Belfast hip-hop trio of the same name on their mission to save their mother tongue.

The writing for Rivals Season 2 is officially underway! The Disney+ adaptation of Jilly Cooper’s novel of the same name first premiered on October 18, 2024. The show is set in 1980s Britain and focuses on a bitter rivalry between Lord Tony Baddingham (David Tennant) and Rupert Campbell-Black (Alex Hassell). The ensemble cast of the show also features Aidan Turner, Katherine Parkinson, Victoria Smurfit, and more. After the success of Rivals Season 1, the show was picked up for a second season in December 2024.

Nominations are out for the 2025 Irish Film & Television Awards with the Cillian Murphy drama Small Things Like These and the music comedy Kneecap among the tipped films. Scroll down for the full list of nominees.

Small Things Like These has nods in Best Screenplay, Lead Actor for Murphy, and Best Film. Other Best Film nominees include Donald Trump biopic The Apprentice, King Frankie, and Kneecap.

Kneecap has a strong showing across the noms, with nods in Best Director for Rich Peppiatt and all three of the film’s leads pop up in Best Actor. Paul Mescal also received a Best Actor nomination for his role in Ridley Scott’s Gladiator II.

On the TV side, Sharon Horgan’s Bad Sisters is nominated for Best Drama while the Eddie Redmayne thriller The Day of the Jackal has multiple noms, including Best Director for a Drama Series.

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Rivals will return for a second season. Hulu has renewed the British drama series after leaving viewers with a cliffhanger season finale. The show premiered on the streaming service on October 18th.

Inspired by the Dame Jilly Cooper novel, the Rivals series stars Alex Hassell, David Tennant, Aidan Turner, Nafessa Williams, Katherine Parkinson, Bella Maclean, Emily Atack, Catriona Chandler, Oliver Chris, Danny Dyer, Rufus Jones, Lisa McGrillis, Luke Pasqualino, Claire Rushbrook, and Victoria Smurfit. It is set in the world of independent television in 1980s England.

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“Rivals,” Hulu and Disney+’s acclaimed drama about the ruthless British independent television industry of the 1980s, will return for Season 2, Hulu announced Wednesday.

The series is based on a 1988 novel by Dame Jilly Cooper, and tells the story of wealthy and ambitious entrepreneurs Rupert Campbell-Black (Alex Hassell) and Tony, Lord Baddingham (David Tennant) as they build a network to compete with the BBC during the era of deregulation. It’s a witty and sexy show that has found an audience on both sides of the pond since its release in October.

“Nearly 40 years after my novel Rivals was published, I’ve adored seeing the world fall in love with my beloved characters — Rutshire’s Finest,” Cooper said in a statement to The Hollywood Reporter, referencing the series her novel is part of, the “Rutshire Chronicles. “And it has been a fairytale come true working with Happy Prince [part of co0269801 autoITV Studios...

David Tennant's Disney+ series, with a 94% Rotten Tomatoes score, has scored a season 2 renewal. The tenth incarnation of the Doctor in Doctor Who is widely regarded as one of David Tennant's best characters. He has also received acclaim for his performances as Di Alec Hardy in the British crime drama Broadchurch, as the sinister Kilgrave in Netflix's superhero series Jessica Jones, and as the demon Crowley in Prime Video's fantastical Good Omens.

Tennant has also made his mark on the Harry Potter and Star Wars franchises. He plays the Death Eater Barty Crouch Jr. in Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire and the droid Professor Huyang in Star Wars. Tennant first voiced Huyang in the animated Star Wars: The Clone Wars series, which earned him a Daytime Emmy Award for Outstanding Performer in an Animated Program category. He later reprised the role when Huyang made his live-action debut in the Ahsoka series,...

Hulu announced today that the drama Rivals, based on the novel by Dame Jilly Cooper, will return for a second season. Following a dramatic, cliff-hanger ending, Emea Disney+ with Happy Prince (part of ITV Studios) has officially renewed the hit UK Original series for a second run.

Rivals Season 2 will debut on Hulu in the U.S. and on Disney+ in the UK and internationally.

Rivals is part of Cooper’s bestselling “Rutshire Chronicles,” and is packed full of wit, romantic entanglements, sex and unforgettable characters. The story is set against the backdrop of the drama, excess, and shocking antics of the power-grabbing social elite of 1980s England in the ruthless world of independent television.

The series is executive produced by Dominic Treadwell-Collins, Alexander Lamb, Felicity Blunt, Elliot Hegarty, Olivier Award-winning playwright Laura Wade (The Riot Club), Rivals author Dame Jilly Cooper and for Disney+ Emea Scripted Content, Jonny Richards.

Phew — a second season of British drama Rivals is on the way. Walt Disney streamer Disney+ said on Wednesday that its critically acclaimed series, based on the novel of the same name by Jilly Cooper, will return for a second season after the first ended on a dramatic cliffhanger.

With a star-studded cast of Aidan Turner, David Tennant, Alex Hassell, Bella Maclean, Emily Atack, Victoria Smurfit, Katherine Parkinson, Danny Dyer, Nafessa Williams and Luke Pasqualino, the series has proved overwhelmingly popular with Disney+ viewers.

The story follows Cooper’s novel on the infamous scoundrel Rupert Campbell-Black (Hassell) and his rivalry with Tony Baddingham (Tennant) that seeps into the world of Baddingham’s Corinium independent commercial television station, located in the fictional county of Rutshire, the Cotswolds in southwest England.

Rivals is part of Cooper’s bestselling Rutshire Chronicles series of novels. The author said: “Nearly 40 years after my novel Rivals was published,...

On Sunday 1 December 2024, ITV broadcasts Love Your Weekend with Alan Titchmarsh!

Season 6 Episode 32 Episode Summary

The upcoming episode of “Love Your Weekend with Alan Titchmarsh” promises to be a delightful mix of conversation, creativity, and celebration. This week, the show will feature guests Alexander Armstrong and Victoria Smurfit, who will join Alan at Manor Farm for some engaging discussions. Their lively chat is sure to bring warmth and laughter to the weekend.

In a special segment, florist Simon Lycett will showcase his skills with festive front-door floristry. Viewers can expect to see beautiful arrangements that can brighten up any home during the holiday season. Simon’s tips and ideas could inspire many to get creative with their own decorations.

The episode will also introduce some rare-breed spotted ponies, offering a glimpse into these unique animals. This segment aims to highlight the beauty and charm of these ponies, making it a treat for animal lovers.

Alan Titchmarsh welcomes viewers back to his cozy weekend retreat for a festive edition of “Love Your Weekend.” This Sunday’s episode promises a comforting blend of celebrity interviews and holiday-themed segments, offering a welcome respite from the pre-Christmas frenzy. Titchmarsh’s guests include Alexander Armstrong, the quick-witted host of “Pointless.” Also joining the lineup is Victoria […]

Love Your Weekend with Alan Titchmarsh: Alexander Armstrong, Victoria Smurfit...

In Season 6, Episode 32 of “Love Your Weekend with Alan Titchmarsh,” airing at 10:30 Am on Sunday, 1 December 2024, Alan welcomes a variety of guests and features to make for an entertaining and festive morning. Alexander Armstrong and Victoria Smurfit join Alan for some lively conversation at Manor Farm, bringing their unique insights and charm to the show. The two stars discuss everything from their personal experiences to the highlights of the season, adding a fun twist to the morning’s chatter.

Floral expert Simon Lycett is also on hand to share his expertise in creating stunning festive front-door displays. With Christmas just around the corner, viewers can expect some great tips on adding that special touch to their holiday décor. The show also introduces some rare-breed spotted ponies, offering a heartwarming look at these beautiful animals.

A highlight of the episode is a ringside seat at the 2024 Horse of the Year show,...

Over the years, there were countless villains for the heroes to face off against in ABC's Once Upon a Time, but none more evil than the wickedly cruel Cruella de Vil (Victoria Smurfit). Yes, characters like Once Upon a Time's Evil Queen got undeserved redemption arcs despite casting curses to cause devastation to a whole population. There are villains like Mr. Hyde (Sam Witwer), who makes a deal with Rumpelstiltskin (Robert Carlyle) for the deed of Storybrooke so it would be easier for him to torment his enemies. However, not a single one is as evil as Cruella de Vil.

There are many reasons that Cruella is the most evil character in Once Upon a Time, ranging from her terrible acts all the way to her troubled backstory. What makes Cruella stand out from the other villains on the show is the fact that she is fully evil, through and through.

A new drama led by David Tennant has a near-perfect Rotten Tomatoes score and it looks to be a streaming success. Tennant will forever be known for his role as the Tenth Doctor in Doctor Who, a portrayal that has made the actor an absolute favorite among fans of the seminal sci-fi series. But in recent years, the veteran performer has added several other popular credits to his filmography.

He showed a more villainous side as Kilgrave in the Marvel show Jessica Jones, toggling the line between loathsome and compelling, while starring opposite Krysten Ritter. He's also a co-lead on Good Omens, which will wrap up with a 90-minute farewell, ending his run on Prime Video's popular supernatural series alongside Michael Sheen. But the BAFTA-nominated actor recently debuted a new starring role.

Rivals Is Tennant's Latest Hit It Streams On Hulu

Reelgood confirms that Rivals is already making an impression on the streaming charts.

Rivals cast members and executive producer have given their views on the possibility of returning for season 2 of the Disney+ show. The adaptation of Jilly Cooper's 1988 novel of the same name focuses on conflicts between the rich and beautiful in the fictional English county of Rutshire. Rivals features an ensemble cast, including David Tennant, Aidan Turner, Alex Hassell, Bella Maclean, Victoria Smurfit, Danny Dyer, Emily Atack, and Williams. The first season has enjoyed a successful stint on Disney+, so season 2 seems like it will be inevitable.

In interviews with Radiotimes.com, Smurfit and Dyer spoke about the show's success and their hopes for the future. They shared that they would both be open to returning for season 2 and subsequent seasons that might happen. Dyer is intimated that he might be able to do season 2 alongside filming British soap Eastenders, while Smurfit even spoke of wanting a third and fourth season.

[Warning: The below contains Major spoilers for all of Rivals Season 1.] The adaptation of Dame Jilly Cooper’s Rivals, now streaming on Hulu, changes a few things from the book, most notably the ending. Rivals ends its first season in such a way that we need a Season 2. Tony (David Tennant) learns about Cameron (Nafessa Williams) and Rupert’s (Alex Hassell) relationship. Tony and Cameron’s subsequent fight ends with her hitting him hard with the award they won—and possibly killing him?! Meanwhile, Rupert and Taggie (Bella Maclean) finally kiss, and Maud (Victoria Smurfit) leaves Declan (Aidan Turner), who chooses his work—as his, Rupert, and Freddie’s (Danny Dyer) Venturer is given the go-ahead to pitch for the franchise against Tony’s Corinium. Below, executive producer Dominic Treadwell-Collins does a deep dive with us on Rivals Season 1 and begins to tease what could be ahead should it be renewed. Will there be a Season 2? You’ve set...

Disney+’s Rivals, based on Jilly Cooper’s popular novel, has made waves with its star-studded cast, dramatic tension, and 1980s glamour. The eight-part series, which premiered on October 18, 2024, boasts performances from David Tennant, Aidan Turner, Alex Hassell, and Bella Maclean. Set in the competitive world of British television, Rivals follows the intense power struggle between Lord Tony Baddingham (Tennant) and his nemesis Rupert Campbell-Black (Hassell), as well as the tangled relationships within their social circle. After a thrilling first season, fans are eager to know: will there be a Season 2 of Rivals? Has ‘Rivals’ Been Confirmed for Season 2?

As of now, Disney+ has not officially confirmed a renewal for Rivals Season 2. However, this isn’t unusual for streaming platforms, which often take a few weeks to announce renewals. Fortunately, the cast and crew have hinted that they’re keen to continue the story. Danny Dyer, who plays Freddie Jones,...

Taggie starts her own catering business and Declan tears up the journalism rulebook. Here’s our Rivals episode 2 review.

Two episodes into Disney+’s new 80s erotic drama, I’m already regretting not starting a bonking map. Picking up on an interesting vibe between Tony and producing hotshot Cameron Crowe, I realised with a start I’d completely forgotten the Don Draper-esque revelation concluding episode one. There are just too many affairs going on to keep up.

Still, it would be wrong to say Rivals is all about the hanky panky. In a rather thrilling opening to the second episode, we learn this one is about, among other things, journalism.

Declan O’Hara, whose Corinium-produced chat show is celebrating its format-smashing first episode, is a maverick. He’s got no time for your broadcasting rules. He’ll wear horrible mustard yellow socks for the premiere. He’ll bring up his...

Rivals is a riotous, entertaining new comedy drama series on Disney+, featuring an all-star British cast. To mark its launch – on October 18th – we had the pleasure in sitting down with several of the key players that make up this story. Below you can see our interviews, in their entirety, with Aidan Turner and the one-lone leading American in the cast, Nafessa Williams.

Following that we have the wonderful pairing that is Danny Dyer and Katherine Parkinson, before our hilarious chat with Bella Maclean & Victoria Smurfit. We end with an interview with supporting stars, Emily Atack and Claire Rushbrook. Enjoy!

Aidan Turner & Nafessa Williams

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Into the cut-throat world of Corinium television comes Declan O’Hara, a mega-star of great glamour and integrity with a radiant feckless wife, a son and two teenage daughters. Living rather too closely...

“You will find you bounce from emotion to emotion to emotion to emotion,” Victoria Smurfit promises of Rivals. The series, based on Dame Jilly Cooper’s novel, is full of romantic entanglements, dastardly deals, sex, and wit, set in 1980s England and against the backdrop of the ruthless world of independent television. The adaptation with an “unputdownable” script, according to Claire Rushbrook (Lady Monica Baddingham) has both similarities and differences to the book, says Emily Atack (who plays Sarah Stratton). The central rivalry is that between former showjumper Rupert Campbell-Black (Alex Hassell) and television magnate Lord Tony Baddingham (David Tennant). But that complicated dynamic—watch Tennant and Hassell discuss it and their characters in Part 1 of our preview here—is just one of many, and below, the cast previews what to expect. Plus, watch the fun video above for more, including the stars’ thoughts on whether their characters need power...

Are you ready for a new week of streaming? October 2024 has brought with it so many great premieres and releases, and that continues this week as well, Oct. 14. - Oct. 18, 2024. There's a wide variety of shows making their debuts, no matter what genre you're interested in. We shared all of this week's premieres below:

Beyond Black Beauty - premieres Oct. 15 on Prime VideoTell Me Lies season 2 finale - streams Oct. 16 on HuluAmerican Horror Stories season 4 - premieres Oct. 15 on FX and HuluShrinking season 2 - premieres Oct. 16 on Apple TV+The Lincoln Lawyer season 3 - premieres Oct. 17 on NetflixThe Pradeeps of Pittsburgh - premieres Oct. 17 on Prime VideoThe Devil's Hour season 2 - premieres Oct. 18 on Prime VideoRivals - premieres Oct. 18 on HuluHysteria! - premieres Ot. 18 on PeacockThe Lincoln Lawyer season 3 on Netflix

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Get ready for the return of the best attorney in town! The Lincoln Lawyer season 3 premieres with all 10 episodes Thursday,...

The Rotten Tomatoes score has been revealed for the series Rivals. Rivals is a new Disney+ show based on the 1988 novel of the same name by Jilly Cooper about a rivalry between Rupert Cambell-Black (Alex Hassell) and Tony Baddingham (David Tennant) that is set in 1986 and centers on the Corinium television station in the fictional Rutshire county in England. The show, which was written by Dominic Treadwell-Collins and Laura Wade and directed by Elliot Hegarty, features a supporting cast that also includes Aidan Turner, Claire Rushbrook, Katherine Parkinson, Luke Pasqualino, Lisa McGrillis, Victoria Smurfit, and Bryony Hannah.

Rotten Tomatoes has now aggregated an official score for Rivals. Although it could fluctuate as more reviews are added, at the time of writing, the series holds a Fresh 86% score from critics on the Tomatometer. This score has been tabulated from seven different critics' reviews and is a full 26% above the 60% threshold past...

Hulu has revealed the new trailer for the eight-part Rivals series, which is based on the celebrated novel by Dame Jilly Cooper and produced by ITV Studios’ Happy Prince. The series will debut on Hulu in the U.S. on October 18, 2024.

Set against the backdrop of the drama, excess, and shocking antics of the power-grabbing social elite of 1980s England, Rivals delves headfirst into the ruthless world of independent television in 1986.

The series stars Alex Hassell as the dashing ex-Olympian, Member of Parliament, and dangerously charismatic Rupert Campbell-Black, David Tennant as Lord Tony Baddingham, and Aidan Turner as Declan O’Hara.

Nafessa Williams plays Cameron Cook, Katherine Parkinson portrays Lizzie Vereker, and Bella Maclean plays Taggie O’Hara.

The Rivals series also stars Emily Atack, Catriona Chandler, Oliver Chris, Danny Dyer, Rufus Jones, Lisa McGrillis, Luke Pasqualino, Claire Rushbrook, and Victoria Smurfit.

Rivals is executive produced by Dominic Treadwell-Collins, Alexander Lamb,...

Hulu’s finally released the full trailer for Rivals, the eight-episode series based on Dame Jilly Cooper’s novel. David Tennant (Good Omens) and Alex Hassell (The Tragedy of Macbeth) star in the adaptation, premiering on October 18, 2024.

“Set against the backdrop of power-grabbing social elites, Rivals dives headfirst into the ruthless world of independent television in 1986, where hair-dos are big and ambitions are even bigger,” reads Hulu’s synopsis. “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?”

David Tennant stars in ‘Rivals’ (Courtesy of Robert Viglasky/Disney)

Hassell plays dashing ex-Olympian, Member of Parliament, and dangerously charismatic Rupert Campbell-Black. David Tennant stars as Lord Tony Baddingham. The cast also includes Aidan Turner (Poldark) as Declan O’Hara, Nafessa Williams (Black Lighting) as Cameron Cook, Katherine Parkinson (Humans) as Lizzie Vereker,...

"Having an opponent–" "Makes life much more exciting." Hulu has revealed the full official trailer for their series titled Rivals, adapted from the book of the same name written by Dame Jilly Cooper. Set within the social elite of 1980s England, Rivals stars Alex Hassell as Rupert Campbell-Black, ex-Olympian & Member of Parliament who is described as "an incorrigible rake, and dangerously charismatic." David Tennant in turn plays Lord Tony Baddingham, controller of Corinium Television — Rupert's single-mindedly ambitious and egotistical foe. Against the backdrop of the drama, excess, and shocking antics of the power-grabbing social elite of 1980s England, Rivals delves headfirst into the ruthless world of independent television...

The ‘80s were a special time. It was an era of excess, both in money and pleasure. And that’s where we find ourselves in the new series, “Rivals.”

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As seen in the trailer, “Rivals” tells the story of feuding socialites in 1980s England. They compete against each other for everything, including sex, money, and power. And as the trailer shows, the series doesn’t hold back in giving a look into what it takes to be powerful in the mid-1980s.

The cast includes Alex Hassell, Bella Maclean, Katherine Parkinson, David Tennant, Aidan Turner, Nafessa Williams, Emily Atack, Catriona Chandler, Oliver Chris, Danny Dyer, Rufus Jones, Lisa McGrillis, Luke Pasqualino, Claire Rushbrook and Victoria Smurfit.

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David Tennant (Good Omens) and Alex Hassell (Cowboy Bebop) are bitter Rivals in the new trailer for an eight-part TV adaptation of the 1988 Dame Jilly Cooper novel, which is set for release Friday, Oct. 18 on Hulu.

Set against the backdrop of the drama, excess and shocking antics of the social elite of 1980s England, Rivals stars Hassell as Rupert Campbell-Black, an ex-Olympian and Member of Parliament who is described as “an incorrigible rake, and dangerously charismatic.”

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Rivals is headed to Hulu this fall. The streaming service announced a premiere date for the new series based on Dame Jilly Cooper's Rutshire Chronicles novels. Eight episodes have been filmed for the series.

Alex Hassell, David Tennant, Aidan Turner, Nafessa Williams, Katherine Parkinson, and Bella Maclean star in this series set in 1986 in England, in the world of independent television. Emily Atack, Catriona Chandler, Oliver Chris, Danny Dyer, Rufus Jones, Lisa McGrillis, Luke Pasqualino, Claire Rushbrook, and Victoria Smurfit also appear in the series.

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We finally know when we can watch the next project for one of the biggest Doctor Who stars in the world. Rivals, the Jilly Cooper adaptation starring David Tennant, has officially been set for an October 18 release date on Hulu in the United States. Rivals is based on Cooper's bestselling novel Rutshire Chronicles and follows the shenanigans of the power-grabbing social elite in London during the 1980s. In addition to Tennant, Rivals also stars Aidan Turner, Katherine Parkinson, and Danny Dyer. The series will also stream on Disney+ in the U.K. and other territories and will feature smaller roles from Sex Education, The Crown, and Bloodlands stars Bella Maclean, Oliver Chris, and Victoria Smurfit, as well as Nafessa Williams, Claire Rushbrook, Lisa McGrillis, Emily Atack, Rufus Jones, Luke Pasqualino, and Catriona Chandler.

Disney+ has set a premiere date for Rivals, the Jilly Cooper adaptation starring David Tennant, Aidan Turner, Katherine Parkinson, and Danny Dyer.

Lee Mason, Disney’s director of scripted content in Europe, announced at the Edinburgh TV Festival that the eight-part series will drop on October 18 in the UK. Rivals will stream on Hulu in the U.S.

It is part of Cooper’s bestselling Rutshire Chronicles and is set against the backdrop of the excess and antics of the power-grabbing social elite of 1980s England.

The series chronicles the cutthroat world of independent television in 1986 and the long-standing rivalry of ex-Olympian, MP, and notorious womanizer Rupert Campbell-Black (Alex Hassell) and his neighbor Tony Baddingham (Tennant), controller of Corinium Television.

Poldark star Turner is TV presenter Declan O’Hara, a fierce intellectual with an even fiercer temper who is wooed to Corinium from the BBC. Other cast includes EastEnders actor Dyer as Freddie Jones,...

"It' quite innocent." Get ready for some debaucherous 80s fun! Hulu has unveiled a quick teaser trailer for an upcoming series titled Rivals, adapted from the book of the same name written by Dame Jilly Cooper. Set within the social elite of 1980s England, Rivals stars Alex Hassell as Rupert Campbell-Black, an ex-Olympian & Member of Parliament who is described as "an incorrigible rake, and dangerously charismatic." David Tennant in turn plays Lord Tony Baddingham, controller of Corinium Television — and Rupert's single-mindedly ambitious and egotistical foe. Set against the backdrop of the drama, excess, and shocking antics of the power-grabbing social elite of 1980s England, Rivals delves headfirst into the ruthless world of independent television in 1986 – where it's every man and woman for themselves. This TV series also stars Bella Maclean as Taggie O’Hara, Katherine Parkinson as Lizzie, Nafessa Williams as Cameron Cook, Emily Atack as Sarah Stratton, Catriona Chandler as Caitlin O'Hara,...

Hulu has revealed a new teaser trailer and more photos for the eight-part series Rivals, based on the celebrated novel by Dame Jilly Cooper and produced by Happy Prince, part of ITV Studios. The series is set to debut on Hulu in the U.S. and on Disney+ in other countries later this year.

Set against the backdrop of the drama, excess, and shocking antics of the power-grabbing social elite of 1980s England, Rivals delves headfirst into the ruthless world of independent television in 1986.

This second wave of images (view the first wave of images here) introduces nine more iconic characters from the drama: Sarah Stratton, Caitlin O’Hara, James Vereker, and Freddie Jones.

There’s also Paul Stratton, Valerie Jones, Bas Baddingham, Lady Monica Baddingham, and Maud O’Hara.

The first looks are accompanied by a teaser trailer showcasing the ’80s set saga, which also stars Alex Hassell, Bella Maclean,...

David Tennant (Good Omens) and Alex Hassell (Cowboy Bebop) are bitter Rivals in the first teaser trailer for an eight-part TV adaptation of the 1988 Dame Jilly Cooper novel, which is set to drop later this year on Hulu in the U.S. (and on Disney+ internationally).

Set against the backdrop of the drama, excess and shocking antics of the social elite of 1980s England, Rivals stars Hassell as Rupert Campbell-Black, an ex-Olympian and Member of Parliament who is described as “an incorrigible rake, and dangerously charismatic.”

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Horses, helicopters and hanky-panky are what fans of Jilly Cooper’s iconic novel “Rivals” can expect from Disney’s screen adaptation.

Starring Emily Atack (“The Inbetweeners”), David Tennant (“Doctor Who”) and Aidan Turner (“Poldark”), “Rivals” follows the power-grabbing social elite of 1980s England as they break up and couple up.

In the first teaser trailer, which dropped today, Tennant can be seen dressed as an upper crust gentleman farmer, Turner dons a smart suit and Tom Selleck-inspired bushy moustache while Atack adjusts herself in front of a full-length mirror clad in a period-inspired bodycon dress.

Rounding out the cast are Catriona Chandler (“Enola Holmes 2”) as Caitlin O’Hara, Oliver Chris (“The Crown”) as James Vereker, Danny Dyer (“Eastenders”) as Freddie Jones, Rufus Jones (“W1A”) as Paul Stratton, Lisa McGrillis (“Maternal”) as Valerie Jones, Luke Pasqualino (“Skins”) as Bas Baddingham, Claire Rushbrook (“Sherwood”) as Lady Monica Baddingham and Victoria Smurfit...

Disney+ has unveiled a teaser trailer alongside more first-look images of the eight-part series, ‘Rivals’, based on the celebrated novel by Dame Jilly Cooper and produced by Happy Prince, part of ITV Studios.

Set against the backdrop of the drama, excess, and shocking antics of the power-grabbing social elite of 1980s England, the show delves headfirst into the ruthless world of independent television in 1986. Part of Cooper’s Rutshire Chronicles series it is packed full of romantic entanglements, dastardly deals, sex and wit.

The first-looks feature alongside a teaser trailer showcasing the ’80s set saga which also stars Alex Hassell, Bella Maclean, Katherine Parkinson, David Tennant, Aidan Turner and Nafessa Williams.

Nine more iconic characters from the drama have been unveiled in this second wave of images, introducing Sarah Stratton, Caitlin O’Hara (Catriona Chandler – ‘Pistol’, ‘Enola Holmes 2’), James Vereker (Oliver Chris – ‘The Crown’, ‘Trying’), Freddie Jones (Danny Dyer – ‘EastEnders,...

Jilly Cooper’s Rivals have nearly entered the building. Disney+ has unveiled a trailer and first looks for the adaptation that will launch later this year starring David Tennant, Aidan Turner, Katherine Parkinson and Danny Dyer. Scroll down for some more pics

Set in the fictional upper-class county of Rutshire, Rivals dives headfirst into the cutthroat world of independent television in 1986 when a long-standing rivalry between two powerful men is about to boil over: Ex-Olympian, Member of Parliament and notorious womanizer Rupert Campbell-Black (Alex Hassell) and his neighbor Tony Baddingham (Tennant), controller of the independent TV franchise Corinium Television. The series is set to debut on Hulu in the U.S. and on Disney+ in other countries later this year.

Nine characters are introduced via the wave of images including Sarah Stratton (Emily Atack), Caitlin O’Hara (Catriona Chandler), James Vereker (Oliver Chris), Freddie Jones (Dyer), Paul Stratton (Rufus Jones), Valerie Jones...

Hulu today gave a first glimpse of the avidly awaited eight-part series Rivals, based on the celebrated novel by Dame Jilly Cooper and produced by Happy Prince, part of ITV Studios. The series is set to debut on Disney+ in other countries later this year.

Set against the backdrop of the drama, excess, and shocking antics of the power-grabbing social elite of 1980s England, Rivals delves headfirst into the ruthless world of independent television in 1986.

This first wave of images unveiled six iconic characters from the drama. Alex Hassell plays the dashing ex-Olympian, Member of Parliament, incorrigible rake, and dangerously charismatic Rupert Campbell-Black.

David Tennant features as Lord Tony Baddingham, controller of Corinium Television and Rupert’s single-mindedly ambitious and egotistical adversary. Aidan Turner is journalist and TV presenter Declan O’Hara, who becomes caught in the crossfire of the long-simmering feud between Rupert and Tony.

Nafessa Williams is pictured as Cameron Cook,...

Disney+ thas revealed a set of first-look images of the eight-part series, ‘Rivals’, based on the celebrated novel by Dame Jilly Cooper and produced by Happy Prince, part of ITV Studios.

Set against the backdrop of the drama, excess, and shocking antics of the power-grabbing social elite of 1980s England, the show delves headfirst into the ruthless world of independent television in 1986. Part of Cooper’s Rutshire Chronicles series it is packed full of romantic entanglements, dastardly deals, sex and wit.

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Six of the iconic characters from the drama have been unveiled in this first wave of images. Alex Hassell features as the dashing ex-Olympian, Member of Parliament, incorrigible rake, and dangerously charismatic Rupert Campbell-Black.

David Tennant features as Lord Tony Baddingham, controller of Corinium Television and Rupert’s single-mindedly ambitious and egotistical adversary.

Disney+ is building buzz for its Jilly Cooper adaptation Rivals by teasing first-look images of the eight-part series. The series will stream on Hulu in the U.S.

Rivals is part of Cooper’s bestselling Rutshire Chronicles and is set against the backdrop of the excess and antics of the power-grabbing social elite of 1980s England. Scroll on for more images.

Rivals chronicles the cutthroat world of independent television in 1986 and the long-standing rivalry of ex-Olympian, MP, and notorious womanizer Rupert Campbell-Black (Alex Hassell) and his neighbor Tony Baddingham (David Tennant), controller of Corinium Television.

Poldark star Aidan Turner is TV presenter Declan O’Hara, a fierce intellectual with an even fiercer temper who is wooed to Corinium from the BBC. Other cast includes EastEnders actor Danny Dyer as Freddie Jones, a self-made electrics millionaire.

Among the wider ensemble is Nafessa Williams (Black Lighting), Bella Maclean (Sex Education), Katherine Parkinson...

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David Tennant, Danny Dyer and Aiden Turner have joined the casting line-up for the eight-part series, ‘Rivals’, based on the celebrated novel by Jilly Cooper.

Completing the ensemble cast are Alex Hassell, Nafessa Williams, Bella Maclean, Katherine Parkinson, Victoria Smurfit, Claire Rushbrook, Oliver Chris, Lisa McGrillis, Emily Atack, Rufus Jones, Luke Pasqualino and Catriona Chandler.

The original eight-episode series is part of Cooper’s bestselling Rutshire Chronicles, the iconic literary series packed full of wit, romantic entanglements, sex and unforgettable characters. The story is set against the backdrop of the drama, excess, and shocking antics of the power-grabbing social elite of 1980s England.

Diving headfirst into the ruthless world of independent television in 1986. In the fictional county of Rutshire, a long-standing rivalry between two powerful men is about to boil over. Alex Hassell plays dashing ex-Olympian, Tory Member of Parliament and incorrigible rake, the dangerously charismatic Rupert Campbell-Black. David Tennant...

Exclusive: Doctor Who star David Tennant, Danny Dyer and Aidan Turner are featuring in an ensemble cast for Disney+’s adaptation of Jilly Cooper’s Rivals.

Unveiled at last year’s Edinburgh TV Festival, Rivals is part of iconic British author Cooper’s bestselling Rutshire Chronicles and is set against the backdrop of the drama, excess and shocking antics of the power-grabbing social elite of 1980s England.

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Set in the fictional upper-class county of Rutshire, Rivals dives headfirst into the cutthroat world of independent...

AMC Networks has unveiled a slew of renewals across its streaming services.

Kin, Bloodlands, My Life Is Murder, Creepshow and Slasher have all been picked up for additional seasons.

Slasher, which airs on Shudder, has also set Will & Grace’s Eric McCormack as lead on its latest installment, Slasher: Ripper.

The series, which has been renewed for its fifth season, is heading back in time to the late 19th century — there’s a killer stalking the mean streets, but instead of targeting the poor and downtrodden like Jack the Ripper, The Widow is meting out justice against the rich and powerful. The only person standing in the way of this killer is the newly promoted detective, Kenneth Rijkers, whose ironclad belief in justice may wind up being yet another victim.

McCormack will play Basil Garvey, a charismatic tycoon whose success is only rivaled by his ruthlessness, as he oversees...

AMC Networks announced renewals for six series across multiple platforms: “Kin,” “Bloodlands,” “My Life is Murder,” “London Kills,” “Creepshow” and the “Slasher” franchise. The new “Slasher” installment is entitled “Slasher: Ripper” and will star Eric McCormack as ruthless tycoon Basil Garvey. The announcements were made at the Television Critics Association’s winter press tour.

“Kin,” the Irish gang drama streaming on AMC Plus, is returning for its second season. The series centers the Kinsellas, a crime family that wars with and ultimately kills powerful drug kingpin Eamon Cunningham (Ciarán Hinds). Season 2 will begin production this summer and follow the Kinsellas as they become the top dogs in Dublin but must deal with the consequences of Cunningham’s death. Charlie Cox, Clare Dunne and Aidan Gillen star. “Kin” is produced by Bron Studios and Headline Pictures. Peter McKenna serves as showrunner, executive producer, writer and creator.

Irish crime thriller “Bloodlands” has...

Theater

British Singer and TV personality Peter Andre (“I’m a Celebrity… Get Me Out of Here!” “Strictly Come Dancing”) will make his West End debut as Vince Fontaine in an upcoming production of Jim Jacobs and Waren Casey’s stage musical “Grease,” playing at the Dominion Theatre starting May 17, with previews from May 3.

Directed by Nikolai Foster and choreographed by Arlene Phillips, the show returns to the West End for the first time since playing at the Piccadilly Theater in 2007. Key casting includes Dan Partridge (“Hairspray”) and OIivia Moore (“Waitress”) as Danny and Sandy, with Jocasta Almgill (“Romeo & Juliet”) as Rizzo and Paul French (“Greese” U.K. Tour) as Kenickie.

“I’m beyond excited to be making my West End debut playing Vince Fontaine in ‘Grease’ at the beautiful Dominion Theatre,” said Andre. “’Grease’ is such an iconic musical and we can guarantee audiences will have the most...

Exclusive: Myriad Pictures has licensed Irish comedy Deadly Cuts to Level 33 Entertainment for distribution in North America.

The company will release the film on March 17, 2022, to coincide with St. Patrick’s Day.

Written and directed by Irish director Rachel Carey, and filmed on location in Ireland, the dark comedy is set in a working-class hair salon where young stylists Stacey, Gemma, Chantelle, along with boss Michelle become accidental vigilantes and community heroes as they take on the gang members and gentrifiers threatening their community.

Starring are Angeline Ball (The Commitments), Victoria Smurfit (The Beach), Ericka Roe (Herself), Lauren Larkin, and Shauna Higgins (A Date for Mad Mary).

Additional deals have closed in Australia/New Zealand (Rialto Distribution), South Africa (Mnet), and Spain (Media Solution Partners).

Following its Ireland release on October 8th, the film ranked in third place on its opening weekend behind No Time To Die and The Addams Family 2.