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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.
RTÉ News
09-05-2025
- Entertainment
- RTÉ News
Filming to begin on second season of Rivals
Filming on the second season of Disney+ comedy drama Rivals will begin later this month, with an extended season of twelve episodes. Based on the best-selling novel by author Jilly Cooper, the show is set in the fictional county of Rutshire against the backdrop of Cotswolds countryside in England and the high-stakes world of 1980s British television. Watch our interview with Aidan Turner and Victoria Smurfit The second season will see the return of cast members Aidan Turner and Victoria Smurfit, along with David Tennant, Danny Dyer, Emily Atack, and Annabel Scholey as well as introducing new faces. The first season of Rivals has become the most successful general entertainment premiere on Disney+ in Ireland to date and has won the Royal Television Society award for writing and an RTS Television Award for supporting actor for Danny Dyer as Freddie Jones. Executive Producer 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.
