Rivals is officially out now, and here's how to watch in the UK
It's here! Rivals has officially landed on our TV screens as of today (18th October) and we can finally dive fully into the world of Jilly Cooper. The long-awaited series explores the cut-throat TV industry in the 1980s and brings to life one of Cooper's most iconic Rutshire Chronicles novels. But where can you watch the new series? And crucially what else do you need to know about it? Consider this your 101 on all things Rivals.
What is Rivals?
Rivals is an eight-part series based on Jilly Cooper's best selling novel of the same name. Starring David Tennant and Alex Hassell, the series centres on the world of independent TV in the late 1980s and the fierce rivalry between TV station controller Tony Baddingham (Tennant) and former Olympic horse-rider and Conservative MP Rupert Campbell-Black (Hassell). As the tension between them rises, everyone is after a slice of power and no one knows who will end up on top.
When did Rivals premiere?
Rivals debuted on Disney+ on 18th October, with all eight episodes released at the same time aka perfect for binge-watching.
How to watch Rivals in the UK
Rivals is a Disney+ original series and therefore is available to watch on the streaming site from 18th October.
A Disney+ membership costs just £4.99 a month for the standard with adverts plan. Or if you want to watch uninterrupted a standard plan without adverts costs £7.99 a month or £79.90 annually. With this plan you can stream on up to two devices at a time, and download on up to 10 devices.
And a Premium membership costs £10.99 a month or £109.90 annually. This membership allows you to stream without adverts, watch on up to four devices at a time and download on up to 10 devices.
Rivals is available on Disney+ now
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