Rivals (2024–present)
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Rivals dives headfirst into the cut-throat world of independent television in 1986, where the shoulder pads are big and ambitions even bigger. In the fictional upper-class county of Rutshire, a long-standing rivalry between two powerful men is about to boil over: ex-Olympian, Member of Parliament, and notorious womaniser Rupert Campbell-Black, and his Rutshire neighbour Tony Baddingham, controller of the independent TV franchise Corinium Television. As tensions rise and rivalries deepen, there are spilled secrets, forged alliances, and snatched liaisons that draw wives, lovers, colleagues, friends, and families into their battle.
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Episode 3It 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? - 02
Episode 5It 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? - 03
Episode 7When 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?
Episodes by season
Season01Best season
- S01E01
Episode 1October 18, 2024To ensure the success of his TV company, Corinium, Tony Baddingham hires brilliant interviewer Declan O'Hara and ambitious American producer - S01E02
Episode 2October 18, 2024Declan feels the pressure to deliver a new hit show for Tony and his company, Corinium, with producer Cameron on hand to help despite their - S01E03Season's bestEpisode 3October 18, 2024It is Christmas time and everyone is celebrating except Declan, who worries about Maud's extravagant party plans for their son's twenty-firs
- S01E04
Episode 4October 18, 2024Keen to punish Rupert, Declan prepares to interview and obliterate him live on television. Meanwhile, Tony invites Freddie to his prestigiou - S01E05Episode 5October 18, 2024It is a busy week at Corinium Studios. Preparations are underway for the first beauty pageant and a historic interview with Prime Minister M
- S01E06
Episode 6October 18, 2024Cameron attends an awards ceremony in Spain alone, and is surprised to bump into Rupert staying at the same hotel. Out of Rutshire and away - S01E07Episode 7October 18, 2024When Tony learns that Rupert, Declan, and Freddie have formed Venturer to challenge his bid for the television franchise, he is furious. Thi
- S01E08
Episode 8October 18, 2024Paranoid, Tony demands loyalty, but can he trust those closest to him? Corinium and Venturer prepare for a gladiatorial public meeting to de
Season02
- S02E01
Season's bestEpisode 1May 15, 2026Following the events of the previous season, Rupert shelters Cameron whilst Tony, having survived his injury, seeks justice. A polo match ta - S02E02
Episode 2May 15, 2026Rupert launches his General Election campaign and struggles to balance public ambition and tensions at home. Sarah's career hangs in the bal - S02E03
Episode 3May 15, 2026A scandalous Corinium exposé sends shockwaves through Rutshire and Westminster and Rupert faces mounting pressure on election day over the f - S02E04
Episode 4May 22, 2026Maud returns to Rutshire, igniting fury from Declan as Tony draws her into Corinium. Rupert tries to find a way forward, only for old sins t - S02E05
Episode 5May 29, 2026In Ireland, Declan clashes with Cameron as his marriage unravels. Back home, Rupert turns disgrace into opportunity, securing a prime time s - S02E06
Episode 6June 5, 2026A storm descends on Rutshire as a sordid secret is exposed and the night takes a dark turn.
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