Episode 1

S2, A1: Hosted by Pandora Sykes, “Rivals: The Official Podcast” returns to celebrate the second season of “Rivals,” based on the late Dame Jilly Cooper’s “Rutshire Chronicles.” In this opening episode, Pandora is joined by Aidan Turner and Victoria Smurfit who play Declan and Maud O’Hara, Emily Atack and Rufus Jones who play Sarah and Paul Stratton, alongside Director and Executive Producer Elliot Hegarty, and Writer and Executive Producer Laura Wade. Joined by celebrity superfans Judi Love and Kat Brown, the conversation dives deep into episodes one, two, and three, unpacking the rivalries, scandals, and seismic moments that kickstart Season 2, with behind-the-scenes insight and spoiler-filled discussion.