The television adaptation of Jilly Cooper’s celebrated novel Rivals has debuted, exploring the ruthless world of 1980s independent television. Set in the fictional county of Rutshire, the series examines the professional and personal conflicts between high-profile media figures and socialites. Featuring a cast that includes David Tennant, Alex Hassell, and Aidan Turner, the show recreates the era’s specific culture of excess and ambition. The production involved collaboration with author Jilly Cooper and was filmed on location in the Cotswolds and at studios in Bristol to capture an authentic period aesthetic.
- The series is an eight-part drama based on the second installment of Jilly Cooper’s Rutshire Chronicles.
- The narrative focuses on the intense rivalry between television executive Tony Baddingham and former Olympian Rupert Campbell-Black.
- The production features a prominent ensemble cast including David Tennant, Aidan Turner, Katherine Parkinson, and Alex Hassell.
- Filming took place at the TBY2 studios in Bristol and various locations across the Cotswolds to recreate the 1980s setting.
- Author Jilly Cooper served as an executive producer on the project, assisting with casting and script development.
- The plot highlights the historical context of the UK’s independent television franchise battles during the mid-1980s.
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Utter woke nonsense
Jizzy Cooper is still alive?
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