Rivals series two starts filming as cast share behind the scenes snap of Danny Dyer's return after BAFTA win
FILMING for Rivals series two has begun - as the cast shared a behind-the-scenes snap of Danny Dyer's return.
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Hit show Rivals has begun filming for series two
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Based on Jilly Cooper's novel, Rivals debuted on Disney+ last year
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Danny Dyer returns after his recent BAFTA win
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The smash-hit period drama, based on Jilly Cooper's 1988 novel, launched on Disney+ last year.
New snaps show cast members back on set to
film
the second series,
It comes as cast member Danny Dyer recently
The actor, 47, received the gong for his work in
Sky
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comedy
Mr Bigstuff - marking his first BAFTA win.
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Meanwhile, the star recently revealed he
The second outing will comprise 12 episodes altogether - marking an increase of four.
David Tennant, Aidan Turner, Katherine Parkinson, Alex Hassell and Nafessa Williams are all confirmed to be returning.
Also coming back are Emily Atack, Rufus Jones, Oliver Chris, Victoria Smurfit and
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Following the original book, the first series of
It saw long-held grudges bubble to the surface as characters vied for business and each others' affections in the
Rivals fans convinced series two announcement video contains HUGE spoiler for next season after cliffhanger ending - did you spot it?
Viewers tuned into the show in droves as they raved about the
After the jaw-dropping cliffhanger ending,
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Rivals: The Cast
An ensemble of stars make up the huge cast of the hit Disney+ show Rivals.
Victoria Smurfit - Maud O'Hara (Declan's wretched wife and a former actress)
Danny Dyer - Freddie Jones (Self-made successful electronics businessman and resident in Rutshire)
Rufus Jones - Paul Stratton (British MP going through a mid-life crisis)
Author Dame Jilly Cooper said at the time: "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.
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and Disney+ on the first season."
She added: "I'm orgasmic with excitement and cannot wait for the return of my superhero Rupert Campbell-Black and the rest of the characters in season two!"
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