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Rivals S1E5 — Episode 5

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Rivals•Season 1•Episode 5

Episode 5

8.2/10 · 646 votesOct 18, 202455 min

Ranked #3 of 8 in Season 1•+0.3 vs season avg

It is a busy week at Corinium Studios. Preparations are underway for the first beauty pageant and a historic interview with Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher. Declan's ego is growing with each successful show, but he strives for journalistic glory and to prove his integrity. As

Directed byDee Koppang O'Leary

Written byMimi Hare, Clare Naylor

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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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Dee Koppang O'Leary

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Mimi Hare

Writer

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Clare Naylor

Writer

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Jasmin Greenland

Third Assistant Director

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Episode Summary

"Episode 5" is episode 5 of Rivals season 1. It scored 8.2/10 from 646 votes, ranking #3 of 8 episodes this season (season average 7.9). Directed by Dee Koppang O'Leary and written by Mimi Hare, Clare Naylor, it aired on October 18, 2024.

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