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Aidan Turner and Alex Hassell share jokes and cigarettes on the set of Rivals 2 as David Tennant's villain seeks revenge
Fans will get to see more of the smash-hit series all smiles Aidan Turner and Alex Hassell share jokes and cigarettes on the set of Rivals 2 as David Tennant's villain seeks revenge Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) RIVALS stars Aidan Turner and Alex Hassell shared jokes and cigarettes on set for series two. Based on Jilly Cooper's 1988 novel, the raunchy period drama launched on Disney+ last year to great success. Sign up for the Entertainment newsletter Sign up 3 Aidan Turner and Alex Hassell shared laughs on set of Rivals 2 Credit: Splash 3 The stars are both returning for the show's second outing Credit: Splash 3 David Tennant was also spotted on set Credit: Adrian Sherratt Filming for series two is underway and the two actors were all smiles in photos from the set. David Tennant, who plays villain Lord Tony Baddingham, was also seen on set. The ensemble cast also includes Danny Dyer, Katherine Parkinson and Emily Atack Following the original book, the first series of Rivals was set in the fictional county of Rutshire in the '80s. It saw long-held grudges bubble to the surface as characters vied for business and each others' affections in the cut-throat world of telly execs. Series two will comprise 12 episodes altogether - marking an increase of four. The Sun previously reported how execs commissioned the show for a second outing before series one even debuted. Viewers tuned into the show in droves as they raved about the racy action in both the bedroom and boardroom. After the jaw-dropping cliffhanger ending, many viewers eagerly waited to watch more on Disney+. Fans soon flocked to social media to share their appreciation for the show. Rivals Official Trailer One penned: "Episode one done. It's magnificent! Well done @DisneyPlus and Dame Jilly. #Rivals." Another wrote: "I f*****g love #rivals on #DisneyPlus so glad it hasn't disappointed me as it is my favourite book ever (and no I'm not embarrassed to admit it)." While a third remarked: "#rivals everything I expected and more! 80s hair, music and debauchery! I love it!" A fourth chimed in: "Im loving this show!!! #rivals #hulu." Rivals: The Cast An ensemble of stars make up the huge cast of the hit Disney+ show Rivals. Alex Hassell - Rupert Campbell-Black (A retired Olympian show jumper who is now a Tory MP and sports minister) David Tennant - Lord Baddingham (The managing director of Corinium Television) Aidan Turner - Declan O'Hara (Former BBC journalist who is lured over to Corinium) Victoria Smurfit - Maud O'Hara (Declan's wretched wife and a former actress) Nafessa Williams - Cameron Cook (No-nonsense American TV producer who works for Corinium) Bella Maclean - Agatha 'Taggie' O'Hara (Eldest daughter of Declan and Maud who wants to own her own catering business) Katherine Parkinson - Lizzie Vereker (A romance author and resident of Rutshire) Oliver Chris - James Vereker (TV host at Corinium and Lizzie's self-absorbed husband) Danny Dyer - Freddie Jones (Self-made successful electronics businessman and resident in Rutshire) Lisa McGrillis - Valerie Jones (Freddie's wife who is a notorious social climber) Emily Atack - Sarah Stratton (The second wife of MP Paul Stratton, who wants to become a TV presenter) Rufus Jones - Paul Stratton (British MP going through a mid-life crisis) Claire Rushbrook - Monica, Lady Baddingham (Tony's wife) Luke Pasqualino - Basil 'Bas' Baddingham (Tony's younger and promiscuous half-brother) Gary Lamont - Charles Fairburn (Controller of programmes at Corinium) Author Dame Jilly Cooper said previously: "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. "And it has been a fairytale come true working with Happy Prince 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!" Rivals airs on Disney+.
Scottish Sun
03-05-2025
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- Scottish Sun
Countdown star Rachel Riley hits back at Anne Robinson's latest jibe as feud escalates
COUNTDOWN queen Rachel Riley has hit back at Anne Robinson's latest jibe accusing the former host of USING her name for attention. Opening up for the first time about the rumoured feud maths whizz Rachel, 39, said: 'If Anne needs to mention me for publicity then good luck to her. I have the same opinion of her as most people do.' 3 Countdown's Rachel Riley has hit back at Anne Robinson's latest jibe Credit: Splash 3 Anne reignited her spat with her ex-co star in a scathing interview last weekend Credit: Channel 4 Speaking at the Women's Football Awards on Thursday night at London's InterContinental Park Lane Hotel in London she added: "I don't pay any attention to what she says." It comes after Anne, 80, reignited her spat with her ex-co star in a scathing interview. Speaking to the Telegraph last weekend Anne dismissed the notion of a rift but revealed tensions did exist on set and accused the blonde of being too chatty saying: "It's just a story. Rachel was a bit talkative when I was interviewing the contestants but once we shut her up it was fine." The duo famously worked together on the Channel 4 show when Anne hosted it in 2021, but were left flooded by reports that they did not get on and were embroiled in a huge backstage feud with Anne insisting that Rachel's mic was turned off after she reportedly found her chatting to contestants "hugely distracting". Anne, who suffers from tinnitus, eventually quit after just a year in the role. Rachel, who has two children with former Strictly pro husband Pasha Kovalev, 45, said admitted she couldn't believe how long she'd been on the Channel 4 quiz show. She said: "I've been doing Countdown for almost 16 years, I never even thought I'd be cast on the show so to still be doing it now is amazing. I love the job." Rachel replaced Carol Vordman in 2009 when she was just 22.
The Irish Sun
03-05-2025
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- The Irish Sun
Countdown star Rachel Riley hits back at Anne Robinson's latest jibe as feud escalates
COUNTDOWN queen Rachel Riley has hit back at Anne Robinson's latest jibe accusing the former host of USING her name for attention. Opening up for the first time about the rumoured feud maths whizz opinion of her as most people do.' 3 Countdown's Rachel Riley has hit back at Anne Robinson's latest jibe Credit: Splash 3 Anne reignited her spat with her ex-co star in a scathing interview last weekend Credit: Channel 4 Speaking at the Women's Football Awards on Thursday night at London 's InterContinental Park Lane Hotel in London she added: "I don't pay any attention to what she says." It comes after Speaking to the Telegraph last weekend Anne dismissed the notion of a rift but revealed tensions did exist on set and accused the blonde of being too chatty saying: "It's just a story. Rachel was a bit talkative when I was interviewing the contestants but once we shut her up it was fine." The duo famously worked together on the Channel 4 show when Anne hosted it in 2021, but were left flooded by reports that they did not get on and were embroiled in a huge backstage feud with Anne insisting that Rachel's mic was turned off after she reportedly found her chatting to contestants "hugely distracting". READ MORE ON RACHEL RILEY Anne, who suffers from tinnitus, eventually quit after just a year in the role. Rachel, who has two children with former Strictly pro husband Pasha Kovalev, 45, said admitted she couldn't believe how long she'd been on the Channel 4 quiz show. She said: "I've been doing Countdown for almost 16 years, I never even thought I'd be cast on the show so to still be doing it now is amazing. I love the job." Rachel replaced Carol Vordman in 2009 when she was just 22. Most read in News TV 3 The duo famously worked together on the Channel 4 show when Anne hosted it in 2021 Credit: PA
The Irish Sun
24-04-2025
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- The Irish Sun
Loose Women's Katie Piper reveals she considered killing evil ex-boyfriend after acid attack in new prison documentary
LOOSE Women star Katie Piper has revealed she considered murdering her ex-boyfriend and attacker after he raped, stabbed and arranged an acid attack on her. The TV presenter was left with life-threatening injuries after the horrifying string of violent attacks in 2008, which saw 3 Katie has admitted she considered killing her ex after the attack Credit: Splash 3 Katie travels to Louisiana in her new UKTV documentary series about prison Credit: U&W Katie has long been open about her fears of Sitting down with a female inmate in her new series Locked Up In Louisiana, who was put behind bars for murdering her husband in what she claims was self-defence against long term domestic violence, Katie admitted: ' "I had that moment where I felt like he was beating me, he was going to kill me. 'I always thought if someone was going to kill me, I would defend myself, but what happened was I froze out of fear and I didn't do anything to him and a couple of days later, somebody threw the acid at me. read more on katie piper 'I spent a lot of time in hospital, it was very different from prison, but I spent a lot of time isolated and in bed thinking that I should've killed him.' The former model has undergone hundreds of This year, she underwent a procedure to give her an 'artificial eye' to protect her damaged left eye. Katie's criminal ex, who organised an acid attack on her, Most read in TV Lynch, 48, was put behind bars for life with a minimum sentence of 16 years in 2009 for Lynch will appear before the parole board on June 3 and 4 to ask to be moved to a facility with greater freedom, which is a step closer to his release, which is currently due in two years. Katie Piper shares emotional health update after eye surgery as she says she's finally 'reached the end of the road' Katie travels to New Orleans for her new series on Among them is Tonica Williams, 45, who was charged with second degree murder for killing her husband, and is facing a mandatory life sentence for a crime she claims was self-defence. In the series, she reveals the relationship between her and her late ex-husband had long been abusive, having even 'sent him to jail' on domestic violence charges before the altercation that killed him. Reflecting on Tonica's decision to kill her husband, Katie added: 'I'd never experienced trauma or abuse until I was attacked, but that's not the case for these women behind bars. 'Tonica first saw somebody shot and a dead body at the age of six, and I can't comprehend what that must have been like and what that does to you. 'Lots of the women in this film were in a situation of kill or be killed, obviously that isn't a path that I took but maybe if my childhood had been different, who knows?' Katie Piper: Locked Up In Louisiana airs on U&W from April 27. 3 Katie has undergone hundreds of surgeries after the horrifying attack Credit: Instagram
