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What is Rivals about?

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?

Latest episode

S2 · Episode 6 — Episode 6 · 2026-06-05

A storm descends on Rutshire as a sordid secret is exposed and the night takes a dark turn.

Genres: Drama
First aired: 2024-10-18
Rating: ★ 7.4 / 10

Top cast

David Tennant Tony Baddingham
Aidan Turner Declan O'Hara
Danny Dyer Freddie Jones
Alex Hassell Rupert Campbell-Black
Nafessa Williams Cameron Cook
Bella Maclean Taggie O'Hara

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