Rivals (2024)

Tony Baddingham is scarred, but alive, and more dangerous than ever. As Declan pitches a new documentary to the BBC and attempts to rebuild his marriage to Maud, a heartbroken Taggie pines for Rupert who vanished without a trace. At a fiercely contested Rutshire Cup polo match, our rivals are pulled back into open war and the battle lines redrawn. But who will pay the price?

Tony Baddingham is scarred, but alive, and more dangerous than ever. As Declan pitches a new documentary to the BBC and attempts to rebuild his marriage to Maud, a heartbroken Taggie pines for Rupert who vanished without a trace. At a fiercely contested Rutshire Cup polo match, our rivals are pulled back into open war and the battle lines redrawn. But who will pay the price?

A scandalous Corinium exposé sends shockwaves through Rutshire and Westminster and Rupert faces mounting pressure on election day over the future of his political career. Declan and Venturer reel from the fallout. As Venturer’s future is threatened, Tony exploits their growing divisions and Rupert is forced to confront the true cost of the scandal.

Maud returns to Rutshire, igniting fury from Declan as Tony draws her into Corinium. Rupert tries to find a way forward, only for old sins to resurface. Venturer land a lucky break, but as A Midsummer Night’s Dream descends into chaos, Tony seduces Maud with the promise of stardom and her spellbinding turn as Titania makes it clear that ambition comes with a greater cost than she bargained for.

In Ireland, Declan clashes with Cameron as his marriage unravels. Back home, Rupert turns disgrace into opportunity, securing a prime time slot for Venturer. While Monica withdraws, Tony doubles down on his desire for power and control while Declan and Cameron discover the true limits of a professional working relationship. As Venturer battle for the Golden Gauntlet, who will emerge victorious?

A storm descends on Rutshire as a sordid secret is exposed and the night takes a dark turn.

Declan joins TV boss Tony, who clashes with enemy Rupert. Which one of the rivals will win?

Declan needs his new TV show to be a hit and Tony must attend a dinner with his rival Rupert.

It is festive period and Taggie is exhausted, but help comes from the unlikeliest of places.

Declan prepares to interview and damage Rupert, while Tony invites Freddie to an impressive shoot.

A historic week at Corinium reveals an ugly truth lurking beneath the gloss of a beauty pageant.

Cameron attends TV awards in Spain and bumps into Rupert. Is this the beginning of something new?

Tony is furious when Rupert, Declan, and Freddie make moves against his company. Who can he trust?

Secrets are exposed as Corinium and Venturer face off in the first round of the TV franchise battle.