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Culture Chat: the bonkbuster world of ‘Rivals’

Nov 1, 2024
Robert Shrimsley, Executive Editor and FT columnist, teams up with Harriet Fitch Little, FT Weekend Magazine's food and drink editor from the Cotswolds, to dive into the indulgent world of 'Rivals.' They tackle the show's depiction of 1980s class dynamics, sex, and the often chaotic relationships among posh country-dwellers. The duo debates the strengths of the adaptation, the cultural significance of Jilly Cooper’s writing, and shares personal anecdotes about media consumption and community-driven clothing swaps.
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