Jilly Cooper’s Rivals lands 93% Rotten Tomatoes score – how to watch
Join Our Free Weekly Newsletter For Tips!
Subscribe To Our Free IndyBest Newsletter
Subscribe To Our Free IndyBest Newsletter!
I would like to receive emails about promotions, events, and news from The Independent. Please take a look at our privacy policy.
Dame Jilly Cooper is a dominant figure in the literary world. Having written 44 books, she is cherished for her provocative stories and unforgettable characters.
By exploring themes of social politics, relationships, and scandal in the English countryside, Cooper rose to prominence in the "bonkbusters" category, a label that emerged during the 1970s and 1980s.
The Rutshire Chronicles is one of the author's most notable series. Taking place in a picturesque setting filled with showjumping, grand estates, and immense wealth, the first book, Riders (£7.99, Amazon.co.uk), was released in 1985. It explores the misbehavior of affluent individuals. Central to the story is Rupert Campbell-Black, a wealthy and self-important showjumper, who has a longstanding feud with another showjumper, Jake Lovell. The provocative cover art made a significant impact on the mainstream publishing industry.
The follow-up book in the series, Rivals (£9.69, Amazon.co.uk), gained even more attention. The story picks up with Rupert after his showjumping career has ended, as he now serves as the Tory minister for sport. The antics become even more outrageous in this installment. Set in the 1980s, it offers a humorous critique of the wealthy rural upper class and their luxurious lifestyle.
In the novel, Lord Baddingham is eager to keep his television rights. To help him, he brings on board Irish talk show sensation Declan O'Hara and the charming yet cocky producer Cameron Cook. Their relationship quickly deteriorates, igniting a whirlwind of controversy. Then, the troublemaker Rupert Campbell-Black arrives, making the situation even more chaotic.
Disney+ has transformed the beloved book into an eight-episode series that boasts a stellar lineup, including David Tennant, Aidan Turner, Emily Atack, Danny Dyer, and Katherine Parkinson. If you're looking for more motivation to check it out, it launched on Rotten Tomatoes with an impressive 93% rating. Continue reading to learn how to watch all the episodes now.
Where To Stream ‘Rivals’ In The UK
In the UK, you can catch "Rivals" on Disney+. This show is available solely on this streaming service. It launched on Friday, October 18, with all eight episodes released at once, so you can enjoy the whole series in one go (which is perfect for our weekend plans).
You can get a Disney+ subscription for as little as £4.99 a month if you choose the ad-supported plan. If you prefer not to pay monthly, the two higher plans offer an annual payment option. This reduces the cost to £79.90 for the standard plan, which allows you to download content for offline viewing, and £109.90 for the premium plan, where you can enjoy shows and movies in 4K quality.
Stream it now on Disney+!
Join Disney+ today!
To find the most recent deals on televisions and other technology items, check out the links below:
The trailer for season two of Silo has just been released – here’s what you need to know.
