Rivals: The Official Podcast
Hosted by Pandora Sykes, this official companion podcast to the series "Rivals" features interviews with cast members like David Tennant, Aidan Turner, and Emily Atack, as well as executive producers, writers, and directors. It offers behind-the-scenes insights into performances, characters, and creative choices, exploring the rivalries, scandals, and emotional twists of the show. The podcast celebrates the ambition, glamour, and naughtiness of 1980s regional television.
Episodes
Episode six’s JAW-DROPPING conclusion…with David Tennant and Claire Rushbrook
Hosted by Pandora Sykes, "Rivals: The Official Podcast" continues to celebrate the second season of "Rivals", based on the late Dame Jilly Cooper’s Rutshire Chronicles. In this episode, Pandora sits down with David Tennant and Claire Rushbrook, starring as Lord and Lady Baddingham, alongside writer and Executive Producer Dominic Treadwell-Collins and Executive Producer Alex Lamb. With "Rivals" sup
OUTRAGEOUS episode four... plus Alex Hassell and Nafessa Williams
Hosted by Pandora Sykes, "Rivals: The Official Podcast" continues to celebrate the second season of "Rivals", based on the late Dame Jilly Cooper’s Rutshire Chronicles. In this episode, Pandora is joined by Alex Hassell and Nafessa Williams, starring as Rupert Campbell-Black and Cameron Cook, alongside Katherine Parkinson and Lisa McGrillis as Lizzie Vereker and Valerie Jones. Joined by "Rivals" s
A scandalous return to Rutshire... with Aidan Turner and Victoria Smurfit
Hosted by Pandora Sykes, "Rivals: The Official Podcast" returns to celebrate the second season of "Rivals", based on the late Dame Jilly Cooper’s Rutshire Chronicles. In this opening episode, Pandora is joined by Aidan Turner and Victoria Smurfit who play Declan and Maud O’Hara, Emily Atack and Rufus Jones who play Sarah and Paul Stratton, alongside Director and Executive Producer Elliot Hegarty a
Season 1: Full Length Video Version
Get ready for Rivals: The Official Podcast, the perfect companion to Disney+’s highly anticipated adaptation of Dame Jilly Cooper's Rivals! Join broadcaster Pandora Sykes as she uncovers exclusive behind-the-scenes secrets - interviewing the cast and creatives, and deep dives into the show’s bold storytelling. Whether you’re a fan of the original book or discovering Rivals for the first time, Riva
Episode 3
Danny Dyer joins Pandora Sykes to discuss Freddie’s relationships with Tony, Valerie and, of course, Lizzie, as well as show boss Dominic Treadwell-Collins is back to shed light on that cliffhanger!
Actor Nafessa Williams and writer Dare Aiyegbayo discuss the tantalising moments between Cameron and Rupert in episode 6, and what helped Nafessa step into the high heels of her character - Cameron C
Episode 2
Alex Hassell and Bella Maclean chat to Pandora Sykes about Rupert and Taggie’s simmering romance and the scene they almost couldn't film because of a giggling fit.
Writer Mimi Hare tells us how she balances the light and shade of the series, and Lara Peake explores her character Daysee Butler’s journey.
Plus… Rivals fans Sindhu Vee and Kat Brown are back to share their thoughts on the casting,
Episode 1
Emily Atack and executive producer and writer Dominic Treadwell-Collins join Pandora Sykes to discuss bringing Rivals to the screen, and the joys of playing the hilariously iconic - Sarah Stratton.
Gary Lamont and screenwriter Laura Wade talk about the glitz and glamour of the 80s - and also the dark side of the decade.
Plus, Rivals fans Sindhu Vee and Kat Brown are here to spill the tea on al
Rivals: The Official Podcast Trailer
Get ready for Rivals: The Official Podcast, the perfect companion to Disney+’s highly anticipated adaptation of Dame Jilly Cooper's Rivals! Join broadcaster Pandora Sykes as she uncovers exclusive behind-the-scenes secrets - interviewing the cast and creatives, and deep dives into the show’s bold storytelling. Whether you’re a fan of the original book or discovering Rivals for the first time, Riva
