Jilly Cooper's Rivals on Disney - episode 1 discussion thread WITH SPOILERS! Open the Pouilly Fume & curl up on the sofa with a lurcher puppy here!

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Exciting!

Phew !
I wondered why it was deleted , you didn't put anything offensive .

So , back in the saddle .
Rocky , Ruperts old showjumper or one of his new Irish bloodstock youngsters ?

Can’t wait for tonight.

Checking in - v frustrated that I won't be able to watch it until much later. 🍾

Bliney a lot if cocks! And bums!

A few in the cast at the end who we didn't see -seb burrows? And daysee- I assume that's not the grey lady who said Declan had nice legs to Cameron.

Love the music!

It's the book on screen. It's glorious!

Do we think that was his real bum in the opening scene or a ‘stunt’ bum ? Either way it was good to see one that hadn’t been waxed and buffed, a more realistic one 😹
He’s totally smarmy though isn’t he ?

Just watched the first episode and can't stop grinning - it's so good. The soundtrack is perfect too. Loved Declan singing along to You can Call Me Al, and Caitlin putting Wham Rap on to spy at RCB.

@burnoutbabe Marina Hyde said the policy on set was a willy for every set of boobs!

Although I was disappointed RCB wasn't a blonde, I actually think Alex Hassel played it brilliantly.

Is it an episode a week? I may have to wait if so until I can binge watch.

@DanielaDressen , all 8 are out today

Well that started with a 'bang'😉
Love the nod to the red stilleto.
RCB looks brutish, with non of the patrician features oft mentioned in the books.
Great soundtrack!

Loved the red shoe, the shagging in time to the music and all the houses. Just exactly as pictured. I initially questioned the casting but I think everyone is great, it’s just a joy to watch.

Aggh, I am torn between binge watching all 8 episodes and wanting to save some for later when I'm in need of cheering up.

I won't watch until tonight but glad to hear such glowing praise so far, exciting!

I'm watching now, really enjoying it. Am not that well at the moment, and it's cheering me right up. RCB isn't how I imagined at all, and I personally don't find him attractive, but I'm sure I'll cope!

The man who plays James vekerer is more like Rupert should be

But obviously playing James as a slimey cad!

Wonder if thatcher will appear!!

Amazing, that's this weekend sorted!

@ burnoutbabe, I thought the exact same about James Vereker/ RCB. JV's hair is exactly right for RCB.

I am just getting over this awful virus, and I have the house to myself so I will binge the whole series today, having to replace the Bolly with cough medicine though!

I'm WFH today and about to go on lunch so will watch the first episode. Excited!

Watching now. It's an absolute joy. Casting perfect (other than Rupert but I'll give him a chance). All locations exactly as I pictured them. They've taken so many details from the book - it's clearly made by people who love the source material. The champagne from teacups, the 'absolutely filthy mini', Declan chucking the New English Bible out of the window, etc etc. I'm so pleased!

I've just realised the guy playing Charles Fairburn was in River City 😂

Hmm - Johnny Friedlander isn't quite how I pictured!

Can’t wait for this later!

I am so excited about this!

Rivals is one of my favourite books of all time, I am approaching the series with trepidation as I see too many adaptations that ruin the original!

Halfway in Episode 1. RCB should have been blond. Agree with pp that James Vereker actor looks like RCB! I don't like Tennant but TB looks exactly as he has done in my head since I first read it in 1988. Ditto Charles Fairburn. Freddie Jones, just no, not feeling it. Sarah Stratton is perfect. Taggie possibly too feisty. Opinions on other characters not formed yet 😀
Loving the fashion, houses, food including vol-au-vents, and scenery,

I think I'll enjoy it .

The locations look great and so far the female cast looks very good, although Caitlin isn’t as sulky as I expected. Still a bit disappointed with Tony and Declan; I thought Tony was meant to be more chunky and rather thuggish but attractive. Declan I always thought of as more scruffy, tall and stocky. Love spotting all the bits from the books!

It's excellent!

The soundtrack is amazing.