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South Wales Guardian
09-05-2025
- Entertainment
- South Wales Guardian
Hit series Rivals to return with an extended second series as filming begins
Set in the 1980s, with the backdrop of the Cotswolds countryside, the award-winning Disney+ drama follows the high-stakes world British television as careers, marriages and reputations hang by a thread when professional and personal lives collide. Based on the best-selling novel by Dame Jilly Cooper, the second series will see David Tennant reprise his role as Lord Tony Baddingham along with the original cast including The Boys star Alex Hassell, Irish actor Aidan Turner and Black Lightning actress Nafessa Williams. Danny Dyer will also return to play businessman Freddie Jones for which he won the British Press Guild Award for best actor and the RTS Television Award for supporting actor. Throughout the fast-paced and emotionally charged first series, Dyer's character was seen to have a slow-burn romance with Lizzie Vereker, played by The IT Crowd's Katherine Parkinson who was nominated for a Bafta TV Award for supporting actress. Dame Jilly, executive producer and Rivals author, said: 'I'm utterly sex-static filming for the second season is upon us. 'I'm delighted to be able to work with them again and for everyone to see what further mischief they all get up to!' The first series of Rivals was released in October with eight episodes and received six nominations across the Bafta TV awards, along with a nod in the memorable moment category, for the moment Rupert Campbell-Black (Hassell) and Sarah Stratton (Emily Atack) were caught playing naked tennis. Lee Mason, executive director of scripted content for Disney+ EMEA, said: 'It's a real privilege to have this phenomenal team back together for season two of Rivals, from the exceptional cast, the remarkable creative team behind the camera – including the one and only Dame Jilly Cooper. 'Disney+ audiences are in for an absolute treat. Rutshire here we come…' In December, Disney+ announced the show, which ended on a cliffhanger in series one, had been renewed for a second series.
Leader Live
09-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Leader Live
Hit series Rivals to return with an extended second series as filming begins
Set in the 1980s, with the backdrop of the Cotswolds countryside, the award-winning Disney+ drama follows the high-stakes world British television as careers, marriages and reputations hang by a thread when professional and personal lives collide. Based on the best-selling novel by Dame Jilly Cooper, the second series will see David Tennant reprise his role as Lord Tony Baddingham along with the original cast including The Boys star Alex Hassell, Irish actor Aidan Turner and Black Lightning actress Nafessa Williams. Danny Dyer will also return to play businessman Freddie Jones for which he won the British Press Guild Award for best actor and the RTS Television Award for supporting actor. Throughout the fast-paced and emotionally charged first series, Dyer's character was seen to have a slow-burn romance with Lizzie Vereker, played by The IT Crowd's Katherine Parkinson who was nominated for a Bafta TV Award for supporting actress. Dame Jilly, executive producer and Rivals author, said: 'I'm utterly sex-static filming for the second season is upon us. 'I'm delighted to be able to work with them again and for everyone to see what further mischief they all get up to!' The first series of Rivals was released in October with eight episodes and received six nominations across the Bafta TV awards, along with a nod in the memorable moment category, for the moment Rupert Campbell-Black (Hassell) and Sarah Stratton (Emily Atack) were caught playing naked tennis. Lee Mason, executive director of scripted content for Disney+ EMEA, said: 'It's a real privilege to have this phenomenal team back together for season two of Rivals, from the exceptional cast, the remarkable creative team behind the camera – including the one and only Dame Jilly Cooper. 'Disney+ audiences are in for an absolute treat. Rutshire here we come…' In December, Disney+ announced the show, which ended on a cliffhanger in series one, had been renewed for a second series.
Yahoo
09-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Hit series Rivals to return with an extended second series as filming begins
Hit series Rivals will return with an extended 12-episode second series as filming begins this month, it has been announced. Set in the 1980s, with the backdrop of the Cotswolds countryside, the award-winning Disney+ drama follows the high-stakes world British television as careers, marriages and reputations hang by a thread when professional and personal lives collide. Based on the best-selling novel by Dame Jilly Cooper, the second series will see David Tennant reprise his role as Lord Tony Baddingham along with the original cast including The Boys star Alex Hassell, Irish actor Aidan Turner and Black Lightning actress Nafessa Williams. Danny Dyer will also return to play businessman Freddie Jones for which he won the British Press Guild Award for best actor and the RTS Television Award for supporting actor. Throughout the fast-paced and emotionally charged first series, Dyer's character was seen to have a slow-burn romance with Lizzie Vereker, played by The IT Crowd's Katherine Parkinson who was nominated for a Bafta TV Award for supporting actress. Dame Jilly, executive producer and Rivals author, said: 'I'm utterly sex-static filming for the second season is upon us. 'I'm delighted to be able to work with them again and for everyone to see what further mischief they all get up to!' The first series of Rivals was released in October with eight episodes and received six nominations across the Bafta TV awards, along with a nod in the memorable moment category, for the moment Rupert Campbell-Black (Hassell) and Sarah Stratton (Emily Atack) were caught playing naked tennis. Lee Mason, executive director of scripted content for Disney+ EMEA, said: 'It's a real privilege to have this phenomenal team back together for season two of Rivals, from the exceptional cast, the remarkable creative team behind the camera – including the one and only Dame Jilly Cooper. 'Disney+ audiences are in for an absolute treat. Rutshire here we come…' In December, Disney+ announced the show, which ended on a cliffhanger in series one, had been renewed for a second series.
Rhyl Journal
09-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Rhyl Journal
Hit series Rivals to return with an extended second series as filming begins
Set in the 1980s, with the backdrop of the Cotswolds countryside, the award-winning Disney+ drama follows the high-stakes world British television as careers, marriages and reputations hang by a thread when professional and personal lives collide. Based on the best-selling novel by Dame Jilly Cooper, the second series will see David Tennant reprise his role as Lord Tony Baddingham along with the original cast including The Boys star Alex Hassell, Irish actor Aidan Turner and Black Lightning actress Nafessa Williams. Danny Dyer will also return to play businessman Freddie Jones for which he won the British Press Guild Award for best actor and the RTS Television Award for supporting actor. Throughout the fast-paced and emotionally charged first series, Dyer's character was seen to have a slow-burn romance with Lizzie Vereker, played by The IT Crowd's Katherine Parkinson who was nominated for a Bafta TV Award for supporting actress. Dame Jilly, executive producer and Rivals author, said: 'I'm utterly sex-static filming for the second season is upon us. 'I'm delighted to be able to work with them again and for everyone to see what further mischief they all get up to!' The first series of Rivals was released in October with eight episodes and received six nominations across the Bafta TV awards, along with a nod in the memorable moment category, for the moment Rupert Campbell-Black (Hassell) and Sarah Stratton (Emily Atack) were caught playing naked tennis. Lee Mason, executive director of scripted content for Disney+ EMEA, said: 'It's a real privilege to have this phenomenal team back together for season two of Rivals, from the exceptional cast, the remarkable creative team behind the camera – including the one and only Dame Jilly Cooper. 'Disney+ audiences are in for an absolute treat. Rutshire here we come…' In December, Disney+ announced the show, which ended on a cliffhanger in series one, had been renewed for a second series.
Daily Record
09-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Record
David Tennant confirmed for Rivals season two as Disney+ makes huge announcement about new series
Disney+ has confirmed the cast of Rivals season two as filming gets underway this month. Rivals season two is one step closer to hitting screens as Disney+ announced filming is set to commence this month. The 2024 show, based on Dame Jilly Cooper's best-selling novels, had viewers utterly gripped with its wild focus on the glamorous, high stakes world of 1980s British TV, set against the backdrop of the stunning Cotswolds countryside. And it's been confirmed that viewers can expect to see the return of the stars including Scots actor David Tennant, who will be back in his iconic role as the ruthless Lord Tony Baddingham, who fans know was at the centre of a huge cliffhanger at the end of season one. He'll be joined by Alex Hassell, who returns as Rupert Campbell-Black, Poldark hunk Aidan Turner, Declan O'Hara, Nafessa Williams as Cameron Cook and Danny Dyer as Freddie Jones, as well as a host of new faces. The drama returns with an extended season 12 episodes - and even more wit, desire, and dramatic twists. As power struggles escalate and rivalries deepen, ambition drives every move, pushing loyalties to the edge. The first season has become the streamer's most successful general entertainment premiere on Disney+ in the UK to date*. The series has also recently garnered a number of award wins, including; winner of the RTS Television Award for writing for Dominic Treadwell-Collins and Laura Wade, RTS Television Award for supporting actor for Danny Dyer as Freddie Jones, British Press Guild Award for best actor for Danny Dyer, BAFTA TV Craft Awards for Production Design and Make Up and Hair Design and BAFTA TV Award Nominations for David Tennant as Best Actor and Katherine Parkinson as Best Supporting Actress. Executive Producer and Rivals author, Dame Jilly Cooper commented: 'I'm utterly sex-static filming for the second season is upon us. It was magical working with Happy Prince and Disney+ on the first season and seeing everyone fall head over heels for my beloved characters. I'm delighted to be able to work with them again and for everyone to see what further mischief they all get up to!' In April, we reported Tennant had given an update on Rivals season two, confirming that he was waiting for the script to be uncovered before he'd know for sure if he'd be returning. He joined Lorraine Kelly on her Wednesday morning show on April 30 to reveal he was still in the dark. Last season ended with Tony Baddingham slapping Cameron, who he'd been having an affair with, across the face after discovering she slept with Conservative MP Rupert Campbell-Black. In retaliation, Cameron bludgeoned Tony with a TV award she happened to have to hand, leaving a question mark over his fate as he lay bleeding on the ground. Anyone who has read the Jilly Cooper book on which Rivals is based will know this ending is a deviation from the original story, in which Cameron doesn't hit back when she's slapped by Tony. But it led to fan speculation that the character would not be alive to make season two. Also set to return for season two are: Bella Maclean as Taggie O'Hara, Katherine Parkinson as Lizzie Vereker, Victoria Smurfit as Maud O'Hara, Claire Rushbrook as Lady Monica Baddingham, Oliver Chris as James Vereker, Lisa McGrillis as Valerie Jones, Emily Atack as Sarah Stratton, Rufus Jones as Paul Stratton, Luca Pasqualino as Basil 'Bas' Baddingham, Catriona Chandler as Caitlin O'Hara. Rivals will return to Hulu in the U.S. and Disney+ in the UK and internationally. All episodes of 'Rivals' season 1 are available to stream now, on Disney+.
