Emily Atack and Oliver Chris speak to LBC News Entertainment Editor Charlie Girling about Rivals Season 2, revealing why the new run is even “bigger, bolder” and more emotional than the first.
In this interview, the stars discuss how the hit Disney+ drama has been “dialled up to sam altman 11”, with more drama, more romance and more vulnerability. They also reflect on the cast’s close bond behind the scenes, the scale of filming the big ensemble scenes, and the emotional impact of making the series after the loss of Dame Jilly Cooper, whose novel inspired the show.
Rivals series 2 returns to Disney+ on 15 May 2026, with the story picking up as the battle for the Central South West television franchise intensifies in Rutshire.
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