Rivals (2024)

Season 1

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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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8 Episodes

Episode 1
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Episode 1To ensure the success of his TV company, Corinium, Tony Baddingham hires Declan O'Hara and ambitious American producer Cameron Cook. As the O'Haras move to the countryside, Declan has a rude awakening on his first day on the job.
Episode 2
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Episode 2Declan feels the pressure to deliver a new hit show for Tony with producer Cameron, despite their differences. Keen to recruit businessman Freddie Jones, Tony agrees to attend a dinner party, but the guest list holds nasty surprises.
Episode 3
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Episode 3It's Christmas and everyone is celebrating except Declan, who worries about Maud's extravagant party plans for their son's 21st birthday on New Year's Eve. Taggie is eager to reunite with an old flame and tries to plan a perfect night.
Episode 4
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Episode 4Keen to punish Rupert, Declan prepares to interview and obliterate him live on television. Meanwhile, Tony invites Freddie to his prestigious pheasant shoot, eager to recruit him to the Corinium board. With a little nudge from Rupert, Taggie starts to assert herself, but she worries that Declan has lost his way. The nation waits with bated breath for Rupert and Declan's showdown. Will Tony finally get his wish to bring down Rupert Campbell-Black?
Episode 5
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Episode 5It is a busy week at Corinium Studios. Preparations are underway for the first beauty pageant and a historic interview with Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher. Declan's ego is growing with each successful show, but he strives for journalistic glory and to prove his integrity. As Tony breathes down his neck, will he play ball? If not, is Corinium big enough for both of them?
Episode 6
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Episode 6Cameron attends an awards ceremony in Spain alone, and is surprised to bump into Rupert staying at the same hotel. Out of Rutshire and away from prying eyes, could this be the start of something new, and what could it mean for Tony or Taggie? Meanwhile, Rupert takes a gamble to help new company Venturer take on rival Tony's Corinium. Will it pay off or will Declan and Freddie think Rupert has finally gone too far?
Episode 7
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Episode 7When Tony learns that Rupert, Declan, and Freddie have formed Venturer to challenge his bid for the television franchise, he is furious. Things look up when Corinium is nominated for another prestigious award, and his relationship with Cameron deepens. Meanwhile, Taggie offers to help campaign for Venturer, which means a chance to get closer to Rupert. But with Rupert linked to Cameron, can Taggie ever really get close?
Episode 8
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Episode 8A paranoid Tony demands loyalty. Corinium and Venturer prepare for a gladiatorial public meeting to decide if Rupert, Declan and Freddie can bid for the franchise against Tony. Both teams pull out all the stops to impress local residents.