# Episode 2

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Podcast: [Rivals: The Official Podcast](https://stenobird.com/podcast/rivals-the-official-podcast-7053069)
Published: 2026-05-22T05:00:00+00:00
Episode link: https://traffic.megaphone.fm/GLT2931725405.mp3
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Duration seconds: 2392

## Resource

Hosted by Pandora Sykes, "Rivals: The Official Podcast" continues to celebrate the second season of "Rivals", based on the late Dame Jilly Cooper’s Rutshire Chronicles. 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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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