Series synopsis
Rivals: The Official Podcast is a British talk television series that premiered on YouTube on May 15, 2026. It stars Pandora Sykes.
Hosted by Pandora Sykes, this podcast brings listeners inside the world of “Rivals” through conversations with its onscreen stars, including David Tennant, Aidan Turner, and Emily Atack, alongside the executive producers and creative team. Joined by celebrity guests and Dame Jilly Cooper superfans, the podcast explores the rivalries, scandals, and drama that define Rutshire.
Premise
Hosted by Pandora Sykes, this podcast brings listeners inside the world of “Rivals” through conversations with its onscreen stars, including David Tennant, Aidan Turner, and Emily Atack, alongside the executive producers and creative team. Joined by celebrity guests and Dame Jilly Cooper superfans, the podcast explores the rivalries, scandals, and drama that define Rutshire.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Pandora Sykes as Self - Host
Guest cast
- Aidan Turner as Self
- Victoria Smurfit as Self
- Alex Hassell as Self
- Nafessa Williams as Self
- David Tennant as Self
- Claire Rushbrook as Self
- Vogue Williams as Self
- Emily Atack as Self
- Rufus Jones as Self
- Katherine Parkinson as Self
- Lisa McGrillis as Self
- Judi Love as Self
Episodes
This series spans 1 season with 3 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 3 | May 15, 2026 | June 6, 2026 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Episode 1 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 kick start Season 2, with behind the scenes insight and spoiler filled discussion. |
May 15, 2026 |
| 2 |
Episode 2 In this episode, Pandora is joined by Alex Hassell and Nafessa Williams, starring as Rupert Campbell-Black and Cameron Cook, alongside Katherine Parkinson and Lisa McGrillis as Lizzie Vereker and Valerie Jones. Joined by "Rivals" superfans Dominic Lawrence and Kat Brown, the conversation dives deep into episode four, unpacking the rivalries, scandals and standout moments. |
May 22, 2026 |
| 3 | Episode 3 | June 6, 2026 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | YouTube |
|---|---|
| First aired | May 15, 2026 |
| Last aired | May 22, 2026 |
| Status | continue |