Rivals: The Official Podcast

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...

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...

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...

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...

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,...

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...

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...

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...