
It is 1986 and Britain is booming. "Rivals" dives headfirst into the cutthroat world of TV where hair-dos are big and ambitions are even bigger. Deals are brokered in boardrooms, as well as bedrooms. Nobody can be sure who will come out on top. With every man and woman out only for themselves, can true love really blossom?
First Aired: 10/18/2024
Languages: English
Type: Scripted
Companies: Happy Prince, The Walt Disney Company EMEA
Countries: United Kingdom


The battle for the Central South West television franchise reaches a fever pitch as the war between Corinium and Venturer enters a dangerous new phase. More ruthless than ever, Tony Baddingham is determined to dismantle his rivals piece-by-piece, weaponising scandal and manipulating those closest to him to maintain his grip on power.

David Tennant
Tony Baddingham

Aidan Turner
Declan O'Hara

Danny Dyer
Freddie Jones

Alex Hassell
Rupert Campbell-Black

Nafessa Williams
Cameron Cook

Bella Maclean
Taggie O'Hara

Katherine Parkinson
Lizzie Vereker

Victoria Smurfit
Maud O'Hara

Claire Rushbrook
Lady Monica Baddingham

Oliver Chris
James Vereker

Lisa McGrillis
Valerie Jones

Emily Atack
Sarah Stratton
1999
2024