# Episode 1

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Podcast: [Rivals: The Official Podcast](https://stenobird.com/podcast/rivals-the-official-podcast-7053069)
Published: 2026-05-15T05:00:00+00:00
Episode link: https://traffic.megaphone.fm/GLT7176747085.mp3
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Duration seconds: 2892

## Resource

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 kick start Season 2, with behind the scenes insight and spoiler filled discussion. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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