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Rivals season two release date confirmed as trailer reveals Lord Baddingham’s fate

Lord Baddingham was last seen motionless in a pool of his blood

The Independent UK

Queen joins Rivals stars to celebrate ‘champagne soul’ Dame Jilly Cooper

The author was known for her steamy novels which focused on scandal and adultery in upper class society.

Evening Standard

'A ray of sunshine': Rivals stars and Queen Camilla pay tribute to Jilly Cooper at London memorial service

Rivals stars David Tennant, Victoria Smurfit and Danny Dyer are among the guests at the memorial for Dame Jilly Cooper at London’s Southwark Cathedral

Evening Standard

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Rivals season two ‘will feature cameo by Eighties music legend’

Second season is due to air later this year and will see the return of castmembers David Tennant, Aidan Turner, Danny Dyer and Alex Hassell

The Independent UK

Cynthia Erivo is Dracula, Gentleman Jack does ballet and Phil Wang’s mega-tour: theatre, dance and comedy in 2026

Lesley Manville and Aidan Turner unite for Les Liaisons Dangereuses, Michael Sheen launches Welsh National Theatre and Bridget Christie revs up for a return to the stage

The Guardian - UK

David Tennant and Aidan Turner return in first look at second series of Rivals

The pictures follow the death of Dame Jilly Cooper, who wrote the original book.

Evening Standard

Nicola Coughlan and Helen Mirren to star in National Theatre Live cinema shows

Dame Helen stars as Queen Elizabeth II in the Olivier and Tony Award-winning production The Audience.

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Dame Jilly Cooper’s cause of death revealed during inquest

Beloved authour was pronounced dead in hospital on October 5

The Independent UK

What went on in London this week: Katy Hessel's book launch and Adwoa Aboah's bag launch

Plus Gabbriette brings Mexico City to London

Evening Standard

Meet Aidan Turner, the Irish Actor Who Plays Callum Ellis in 'The Diplomat' Season 3

You may recognize the Irish actor from a beloved historical drama.

Marie Claire

The South West Coast Path’s ‘forgotten section’: the quiet pleasures of south-east Cornwall

The Rame peninsula, just west of Plymouth, is often bypassed by tourists these days, which makes its hidden coves and fine walking even more appealing

The Guardian - UK

From orgies to marathon sex scenes: how did period drama get so raunchy?

Non-stop coitus, controversial nudity and shocking sex toys: steamy scenes in costume dramas have changed since Colin Firth got his shirt wet in Pride and Prejudice. Here is an outrageous history of small-screen sauciness

The Guardian - UK

Sex, scars and spoilers: Rivals is back for round two - here's all you need to know

Jilly Cooper’s gloriously naughty bonkbuster returns with even more scandal, intrigue and surprise resurrections

Evening Standard

Aidan Turner says Rivals cast ‘became pals’ and filming was ‘so much craic’

The Poldark actor plays Declan O’Hara in the Disney+ adaptation of Jilly Cooper’s book.

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The Independent UK

How Wolf Hall lifted the King’s spirits during cancer treatment – and the racy series Camilla can’t stop watching

Tudor drama follows stories in the court of Charles’ predecessor King Henry VIII

Evening Standard

Meet Ella Lily Hyland – the breakout star of Netflix's Black Doves

The Irish performer on playing a hitwoman, pole vaulting and the spy show coming back for series two: ‘More getting the s*** kicked out of me by Keira Knightley, please God!’

The Independent UK

Black Doves star Ella Lily Hyland: ‘I had a fight scene with Keira Knightley – she won’

RISING STARS: The 26-year-old Irish actor plays a trigger-happy killer in Netflix’s new spy series. She tells Ellie Harrison about the joy of performing in her own accent and channelling ‘Love Island’ star Maura Higgins

WhatToWatch

Rivals season 2 is announced — and Jilly Cooper gives her hilarious verdict

It's official! Rivals season 2 is on the way and Jilly couldn't be happier...

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The Independent UK

The 20 best TV shows of 2024, ranked

THE COUNTDOWN: From the improbable phenomenon ‘Baby Reindeer’ to the comfort of ‘Gogglebox’ and the smart, sexy and slick ‘Mr & Mrs Smith’, here are the top 20 releases from the past 12 months, selected by The Independent’s TV critic Nick Hilton

Evening Standard

Victoria Beckham, Sophie Turner and Ambika Mod: Inside the Harper's Bazaar Women of the Year Awards

Industry titans and rising stars were out in force to celebrate females who have inspired, entertained and impressed us over the past 12 months

WhatToWatch

Rivals season 2: cast, plot, latest news and everything we know

Rivals season 2 will take us back to the fictional county of Rutshire for the second part of Jilly Cooper's best-selling novel.

Tom’s Guide

This guilty pleasure show is the best thing you’re (probably) not watching on Hulu

'Rivals' is deliciously trashy —don't miss out

Evening Standard

Shoulder pads! Sex! Scheming! Rivals is autumn’s TV hit — and Bella Maclean is its stand-out star

From Silent Witness to Rivals, the 23 year old is going from strength to strength

Tom’s Guide

How to watch 'Rivals' online – stream Jilly Cooper TV show from anywhere

The best-selling Dame Jilly Cooper novel is adapted for TV with an all-star cast. Here's how to watch 'Rivals' online and from anywhere in the world.

The Independent UK

Tories, bonking and naked tennis: David Tennant and the Rivals cast on bringing Jilly Cooper’s novel to screen

It’s been almost 40 years since Jilly Cooper released her scandalous, sex-filled novel ‘Rivals’, and now it’s finally been adapted for the small screen. Ellie Muir speaks to the cast about playing posh, and showrunner Dominic Treadwell-Collins tells her about the love letters he sent the author to try to…

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