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In the cutthroat world of 1980s television, the scandalous battle for the franchise reaches fever pitch as media-mogul Tony Baddingham seeks to destroy Rupert Campbell-Black. Amidst '80s excess and high stakes power games, long-buried secrets ignite and the cost of war proves greater than anyone ever anticipated.
Rivals
DETAILS
In the cutthroat world of 1980s television, where the shoulder pads are big and ambitions even bigger, a long-standing rivalry boils over. In this award-winning drama capturing the joy, excess, and brazen power-grabbing of the affluent elite in 1980s England, ex-Olympian and notorious womaniser Rupert Campbell-Black goes head-to-head with the media mogul Lord Tony Baddingham in a bid to win the Central South West television franchise. Amidst the hedonistic glamour of '80s excess, the personal lives of our Rutshire heroes spiral into chaos when illicit affairs threaten to shatter families, and long-buried secrets ignite with explosive consequences. As rivalries push everyone to the brink, loyalties are tested and hearts are broken in the pursuit of victory. But what is the true cost of war?
Part 2 coming soon.
This program contains mature themes. Viewer discretion is advised.
Some flashing lights sequences or patterns may affect photosensitive viewers.
- Release Date:
- 2024 – 2026
- Genre:
- Drama
- Rating:
- Starring:
- David Tennant
- Aidan Turner
- Danny Dyer
- Katherine Parkinson
- Alex Hassell
- Emily Atack
EPISODES
S2:E1 Episode 1
Tony returns, scarred and dangerous, as rivalries reignite. But who will pay the price for war?
S2:E2 Episode 2
The General Election looming, pressure builds for Rupert and Sarah is at a crossroads with Tony.
S2:E3 Episode 3
As the election day fallout upends Rupert, Declan and Venturer have a difficult decision to make.
S2:E4 Episode 4
Maud returns to Rutshire as lovers are led astray and ambition turns seductive.
S2:E5 Episode 5
Rupert lands a TV comeback as Declan spirals in Ireland and Tony doubles down on his power games.
S2:E6 Episode 6
A storm descends on Rutshire as a sordid secret is exposed and the night takes a dark turn.
