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Horniness, hedonism and hope: why Rivals makes me surprisingly nostalgic

The TV drama doesn’t shy away from the worst aspects of the Thatcher era. But this version of Jilly Cooper’s bonkbuster also captures the lust, laughter and late-night parties

The Guardian - UK

The week in TV: Rivals; Mr Loverman; Life and Death in Gaza; So Long, Marianne – review

The super-posh carry on like soft porn stars in a witty Jilly Cooper adaptation; Lennie James plays a man with a secret life; the day-to-day struggle of life in Gaza; and when Leonard Cohen met Marianne

The Guardian - UK

Thank goodness for Rivals – its the injection of camp we all need

It’s flagrantly horny and completely unrepentant – what a treat

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Rivals review – even the naked tennis scene is a triumph

Packed with sex, excess and fabulous awfulness, this adaptation of Jilly Cooper’s 80s bonkbuster starts as gloriously as it means to go on. Champagne all round!

The Guardian - UK

OPINION - Rachel Johnson: Rivals is the anti-woke shot to the heart that modern TV needs

The BBC is out-of-touch but Rivals on Disney Plus is bold and free from political correctness and identity politics

Evening Standard

EXCLUSIVE: Rivals star Alex Hassell on why playing iconic playboy Rupert Campbell-Black is such a big deal

Rivals star Alex Hassell on what to expect from the steamy saga based on Dame Jilly Cooper’s famous novel

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Tories, bonking and naked tennis: David Tennant and the Rivals cast on bringing Jilly Cooper’s novel to screen

It’s been almost 40 years since Jilly Cooper released her scandalous, sex-filled novel ‘Rivals’, and now it’s finally been adapted for the small screen. Ellie Muir speaks to the cast about playing posh, and showrunner Dominic Treadwell-Collins tells her about the love letters he sent the author to try to…

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How to watch Rivals: stream the British drama show online

Here's how you can watch x, ready for when it arrives/airs/lands on X

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Lock up your TV remote! Why Jilly Cooper’s Rivals was guaranteed to be joyous television

Cooper’s novel is full of wisdom, wit and emotional intelligence. When put on screen, even the gratuitous sex feels oddly wholesome

The Guardian - UK

Rivals: who plays who in Jilly Cooper's new bonkbuster?

The Disney+ adaptation of Jilly Cooper's best-selling novel boasts a who’s who of British stars

Evening Standard

Rivals first-look review – an eye-popping explosion of sex, more sex and bad wigs

Like a perfect cross between Carry On and Eurotrash, the Jilly Cooper classic starts with a couple bonking on a Concorde – and only ramps up from there. Brace yourself for a supremely fun time

The Guardian - UK

Rivals on Disney+ review: phwoar – this gloriously trashy and arch show is the epitome of guilty pleasure TV

The swagger and the sheer star wattage here make up for a sporadic lack of pace and a complete lack of subtlety. Is it fun? Absolutely

Evening Standard

Michigan State football reportedly getting visit from 2025 JUCO

A key 2025 prospect will be on campus next weekend according to reports

USA Today Sports Media Group

The best TV to watch this autumn: from Jilly Cooper's The Rivals to Cate Blanchett in Disclaimer

Your guide to the top shows hitting the small screen over the next few months

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Autumn culture guide 2024: From Sally Rooney’s new novel to Jilly Cooper’s Rivals on screen

From the novels everyone will be talking about to the starriest West End productions, here’s your guide to the coming season’s cultural highlights, as picked by our writers

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New Disney Plus show Rivals looks like a curious cross between Succession and The Gentlemen, and it's releasing in October

Disney's new star-studded drama series, which stars Doctor Who alumnus David Tennant, will arrive in mid-October.

USA Today Sports Media Group

Former NFL QB Teddy Bridgewater gets win in first game as high school head coach

Teddy Bridgewater, returning as head coach for alma mater Miami Northwestern, got the win in his first week at the helm.

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Ohio State quarterback commit Tavien St. Clair wins another award

St. Clair continues to dominate this summer. #Gobucks

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Elite WR Jerel Bolder projected to commit to Georgia football

Four-star WR recruit projected to commit to Georgia over NC State, Virginia and more

USA Today Sports Media Group

Ohio State quarterback commit Tavien St. Clair earns high praise after day one of Elite 11

Another Ohio State QB is tearing it up at the Elite 11 Camp. #GoBucks

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Beyond its A-list roster, Marvel Rivals' attempt to steal Overwatch's crown falls dramatically short

Preview | This isn't much of a rivalry just yet

USA Today Sports Media Group

Rivals gives MSU Football positive spring transfer portal grade

Michigan State football has been given a positive review for its work in the spring transfer portal

USA Today Sports Media Group

Could Ohio State football land the back-to-back No. 1 overall recruiting prospect?

Could it happen for the Buckeyes? #GoBucks

USA Today Sports Media Group

How a 28-year-old former MLB player is now an Arkansas football preferred walk-on

It's really never too late to go back to school.

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Four-star DL Jeremiah McCloud commits to Florida over Georgia

Four-star defensive lineman Jeremiah McCloud recently decommitted from Mississippi State

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