The Rivals cast and crew spoke to British comedian and TV host Sue Perkins at a London preview about the series, joined by Cooper herself. As they spoke about their characters and the challenge of adapting Cooper's writing, we've distilled their conversation into a guide to each Rivals character and what to expect from the series.

It’s been almost 40 years since Jilly Cooper released her scandalous, sex-filled novel ‘Rivals’, and now it’s finally been adapted for the small screen. Ellie Muir speaks to the cast about playing posh,

Rivals has been a sensational success since hitting Disney+ on Friday. But Jilly Coopers previous flicks, Riders (1993) and The Man Who Made Husbands Jealous (1997) are what paved the way for the show's release.