Disney Plus is serving up a slice of nostalgia with its latest offering, Rivals, which takes viewers back to the dog-eat-dog of 1980s independent TV. The show boasts an impressive lineup including Danny Dyer, David Tennant, , and Aidan Turner.
The official blurb teases: "It is 1986 and Britain is booming. Rivals dives headfirst into the cutthroat world of TV where hair-dos are big and ambitions are even bigger."
"Deals are brokered in boardrooms, as well as bedrooms. Nobody can be sure who will come out on top."
"With every man and woman out only for themselves, can 'true' love really blossom in this highly anticipated adaptation of Jilly Cooper's bestselling Rutshire Chronicles novel? ".
Want the lowdown on the star-studded cast and where you might have spotted them before?
Alex Hassell steps into the shoes of Rupert Campbell-BlackHailing from Southend in Essex, 44-year-old Alex Hassell is not just an actor but also the brains behind The Factory Theatre Company.
He first graced our screens in 2001 with a guest spot on Queen of Swords.
Since then, he's landed roles in hit series such as The Boys, Cowboy Bebop, and His Dark Materials.
David Tennant brings to life Lord Tony BaddinghamAt 53 years young, Bathgate-born David Tennant is perhaps best known for his stint as the tenth Doctor in the iconic series .
His CV is packed with standout performances in Broadchurch, Jessica Jones, Good Omens, and Staged.
Off-screen, he's hitched to actress Georgia Tennant, with whom he shares five children.
Aidan Turner as Declan O'HaraAidan Turner, the 41-year-old Irish actor famed for his title role in Poldark, is also recognised for his parts in The Hobbit and Being Human. He's happily married to actress Caitlin FitzGerald, with whom he shares a child.
Victoria Smurfit as Maud O'HaraVictoria Smurfit, a 50-year-old Irish actress from the wealthy Smurfit family, known for their business Smurfit Kappa, has starred in Ballykissangel, Trial and Retribution and Once Upon a Time. She was previously married to Douglas Baxter, but they divorced in 2015.
She's a proud mum of three.
Bella Maclean as Taggie O'HaraBella Maclean, an emerging actress, might be familiar to fans from the recent season of Sex Education, where she played Jem, Adam Groff's (Connor Swindells) love interest. She also had a stint on Silent Witness.
Catriona Chandler as Caitlin O'HaraCatriona Chandler is best recognised for her portrayal of Agatha Gowerdale in Enola Holmes 2. She also features in the new Channel 5 series, The Wives, as Sky Morgan.
Nafessa Williams as Cameron CookNafessa Williams, an American actress, is most famous for her role as Nicole Gordon in Streets. She's also known for One Life to Live, Code Black and Black Lightning.
Katherine Parkinson as Lizzie VerekerKatherine Parkinson, an English comedian and actress, is celebrated for her role as Jen Barber in The IT Crowd.
She's also recognised for her performances in Doc Martin, Humans and Here We Go. She's happily married to actor Harry Peacock and they have two children together.
Oliver Chris as James VerekerOliver Chris takes on the role of James Vereker. The 45-year-old English actor is famed for his comedic roles in The Office, The IT Crowd and Green Wing.
He was previously engaged to actress Rachael Stirling until 2012.
Danny Dyer as Freddie JonesDanny Dyer portrays Freddie Jones. The 47-year-old English actor is most famous for his role as Mick Carter in .
He's also known for Human Traffic, Mean Machine, The Factory and currently hosts the game show The Wall. He's married to Joanne Mas and they share three children.
Lisa McGrillis as Valerie JonesLisa McGrillis plays Valerie Jones. The 42-year-old British actress is known for her role as DS Rachel Coles in Inspector George Gently.
Her other notable roles include No Offence and Deadwater Fell, and she portrayed Joanna Franklin in Sex Education.
Claire Rushbrook as Lady Monica BaddinghamClaire Rushbrook stars as Lady Monica Baddingham. The 53-year-old English actress is best known for her role as Roxanne in the film Secrets and Lies.
She also played Linda Earl-Bouchtat in My Mad Fat Diary and recently appeared in A Very Royal Scandal as Sarah, Duchess of York.
Luke Pasqualino as Basil 'Bas' BaddinghamLuke Pasqualino features as Basil 'Bas' Baddingham. The 34-year-old British actor is known for his roles in Skins and The Musketeers.
Audiences may also recognise him from Our Girl, where he played Elvis Harte.
Louis Landau takes on the role of Archie BaddinghamLouis Landau, a fresh face in the acting world, has previously appeared in The Serpent Queen and Concordia.
Emily Atack as Sarah StrattonEmily Atack, a 34-year-old actress and comedian, is known for her roles in The Inbetweeners and her collaborations with Keith Lemon. Since 2020, she's been starring in her own comedy series, The Emily Atack Show.
Rufus Jones as Paul StrattonRufus Jones, an English actor, is recognised for his performances in Hunderby, Camping and Home.
Lara Peake as Daysee ButlerLara Peake, a 26-year-old English actress, has starred in Born to Kill and Mood, with film credits including How to Have Sex.
Annabel Scholey as Beattie JohnsonAnnabel Scholey, another English actress, is known for her roles in Being Human and The Sixth Commandment. She was married to actor and author Ciaran McMenamin until 2023 and has one child.
Maggie Steed as Lady GoslingMaggie Steed, a 77-year-old English actress and comedian, starred as Maggie in the films Fisherman's Friends and Fisherman's Friends: One and All. Her other credits include Babylon, Stardom and Paddington 2.
David Calder as Fergus PenneyDavid Calder, a 78-year-old English actor, is best known for his roles in Widows, Star Cops and Nice Work. He also played Captain Edward Smith in the mini-series Titanic.
Hubert Burton as Gerald MiddletonHubert Burton, a 33-year-old actor, is recognised for his roles as Rusbridger in Living, Wyndham Best in Their Finest and his performance in the premiere production of the play The Inheritance.
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Guy Siner as Bishop BrentonGuy Siner will be seen as Bishop Brenton. The 76-year-old English-American actor is most famous for his role as Lieutenant Hubert Gruber in 'Allo 'Allo!
He also starred as Dr. Mittenhand in Leprechaun 4: In Space.
Brendan Patricks as Henry HampshireBrendan Patricks will portray Henry Hampshire. The 43-year-old English actor and magician is known for his role as Evelyn Napier in Downton Abbey.
His other notable performances include Entitled, Traitors, In the Club and Outlander.
Rich Keeble as Brian HetheringtonRich Keeble will appear as Brian Hetherington. Keeble is a British actor and voiceover artist who has previously worked with co-star Emily Atack on her self-titled show.
He is also recognised for his roles in Good Omens, Ghosts, Ted Lasso and Birds of a Feather.
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