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?
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Following the events of the previous season, Rupert shelters Cameron whilst Tony, having survived his injury, seeks justice. A polo match takes place with both Corinium and Venturer filming for broadcast. Despite pressure from Tony, Cameron sides with Rupert. Tony promises revenge.
Rupert launches his General Election campaign and struggles to balance public ambition and tensions at home. Sarah's career hangs in the balance when Tony pressures her while Venturer is pressured by Corinium.
A scandalous Corinium exposé sends shockwaves through Rutshire and Westminster and Rupert faces mounting pressure on election day over the future of his political career. Declan and Venturer reel from the fallout. As Venturer’s future is threatened, Tony exploits their growing divisions and Rupert is forced to confront the true cost of the scandal.
Maud returns to Rutshire, igniting fury from Declan as Tony draws her into Corinium. Rupert tries to find a way forward, only for old sins to resurface. Venturer land a lucky break, but as A Midsummer Night’s Dream descends into chaos, Tony seduces Maud with the promise of stardom and her spellbinding turn as Titania makes it clear that ambition comes with a greater cost than she bargained for.
In Ireland, Declan clashes with Cameron as his marriage unravels. Back home, Rupert turns disgrace into opportunity, securing a prime time slot for Venturer. While Monica withdraws, Tony doubles down on his desire for power and control while Declan and Cameron discover the true limits of a professional working relationship. As Venturer battle for the Golden Gauntlet, who will emerge victorious?
A storm descends on Rutshire as a sordid secret is exposed and the night takes a dark turn.
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?
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David Tennant , Aidan Turner , Danny Dyer , Alex Hassell , Nafessa Williams , Bella Maclean , Katherine Parkinson , Victoria Smurfit , Claire Rushbrook
Dominic Treadwell-Collins
The Walt Disney Company EMEA , Happy Prince
as Tony Baddingham
as Declan O'Hara
as Freddie Jones
as Rupert Campbell-Black
as Cameron Cook
as Taggie O'Hara
as Lizzie Vereker
as Maud O'Hara
as Lady Monica Baddingham
