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Rivals S1E1 — Episode 1

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Rivals•Season 1•Episode 1

Episode 1

7.3/10 · 964 votesOct 18, 202454 min

Ranked #8 of 8 in Season 1•−0.6 vs season avg

To ensure the success of his TV company, Corinium, Tony Baddingham hires brilliant interviewer Declan O'Hara and ambitious American producer Cameron Cook. As the O'Haras move to the countryside, Declan has a rude awakening on his first day on the job, while Declan's daughter, Taggie,

Directed byElliot Hegarty

Written byDominic Treadwell-Collins

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Cast18

David Tennant

David Tennant

Tony Baddingham

Aidan Turner

Aidan Turner

Declan O'Hara

Danny Dyer

Danny Dyer

Freddie Jones

Alex Hassell

Alex Hassell

Rupert Campbell-Black

Nafessa Williams

Nafessa Williams

Cameron Cook

Bella Maclean

Bella Maclean

Taggie O'Hara

Katherine Parkinson

Katherine Parkinson

Lizzie Vereker

Victoria Smurfit

Victoria Smurfit

Maud O'Hara

Claire Rushbrook

Claire Rushbrook

Lady Monica Baddingham

Oliver Chris

Oliver Chris

James Vereker

Lisa McGrillis

Lisa McGrillis

Valerie Jones

Emily Atack

Emily Atack

Sarah Stratton

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Elliot Hegarty

Executive Producer

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Elliot Hegarty

Director

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Dominic Treadwell-Collins

Writer

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Jasmin Greenland

Third Assistant Director

Boy George

Boy George

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Episode Summary

"Episode 1" is episode 1 of Rivals season 1. It scored 7.3/10 from 964 votes, ranking #8 of 8 episodes this season (season average 7.9). Directed by Elliot Hegarty and written by Dominic Treadwell-Collins, it aired on October 18, 2024.

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