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Synopsis

Follows Rupert Campbell-Black and Tony Baddingham as they have a long-running rivalry that comes to a head. Coincidentally, Aidan Turner previously filmed at Chavenage House (The Priory in Rivals). The same location was also used to represent Trenwith House in the BBC's 2015 TV adaptation of Poldark. I laugh at some of the criticism, clearly from readers who take themselves far too seriously. This is a Jilly Cooper adaptation. This is not a show to intellectualise or judge morally. It's such fun. Superbly acted. Yes, RCB's hair and eyes are the wrong colour. Ash is Taggie's hair. But they work. Somehow RCB will disappoint some for that. But Alex Hassell captures everything else about him. Danny Dyer is perfect. David Tennant is EXCELLENT as always. And Aidan Turner is just magnificent, although a little young to be playing Declan Falters slightly in the final third. But yeah. It's fabulous. I watched the whole thing in one go.