This Viral Series Is Being Compared To 'Pride & Prejudice' & I'm Obsessed
The series 'Rivals' combines themes of doomed romance and rivalry, drawing viewers with its complex character dynamics reminiscent of classic literature.
'It was hard to keep it on the shelves' - screen adaptations prove a good news story for Irish bookshops
The adaptation of Rivals by Jilly Cooper has drastically boosted book sales across formats.
Physical book sales for Cooper's titles increased by 3,000%, demonstrating the influence of media adaptations on literature.]
E-books and audiobooks also substantially rose, with increases of 143% and 267%, respectively.
The Silliest, Sexiest Show of the Year
Rivals is a comically excessive yet deeply serious exploration of pleasure in a fictionalized 1980s setting.
Jilly Cooper's stories blend humor with keen social observation, set against a backdrop of British aristocracy.
Sex, Horses and Stately Homes: Bringing a Naughty British Romance to TV
Jilly Cooper's home embodies her literary legacy, and her novels significantly impacted British perceptions of romance and class.
'It's always nice to come home' - Irish stars Aidan Turner and Victoria Smurfit in Dublin to launch 'raunchy' new show
Turner feels a unique bond with Ireland during the screening of Disney+'s Rivals, based on Cooper's novel, highlighting the film's cultural significance.
Horniness, hedonism and hope: why Rivals makes me surprisingly nostalgic
The Disney+ adaptation of Rivals captures 80s social issues like homophobia and sexism while exploring the complexities of sexual dynamics in a nostalgic way.
This Viral Series Is Being Compared To 'Pride & Prejudice' & I'm Obsessed
The series 'Rivals' combines themes of doomed romance and rivalry, drawing viewers with its complex character dynamics reminiscent of classic literature.
'It was hard to keep it on the shelves' - screen adaptations prove a good news story for Irish bookshops
The adaptation of Rivals by Jilly Cooper has drastically boosted book sales across formats.
Physical book sales for Cooper's titles increased by 3,000%, demonstrating the influence of media adaptations on literature.]
E-books and audiobooks also substantially rose, with increases of 143% and 267%, respectively.
The Silliest, Sexiest Show of the Year
Rivals is a comically excessive yet deeply serious exploration of pleasure in a fictionalized 1980s setting.
Jilly Cooper's stories blend humor with keen social observation, set against a backdrop of British aristocracy.
Sex, Horses and Stately Homes: Bringing a Naughty British Romance to TV
Jilly Cooper's home embodies her literary legacy, and her novels significantly impacted British perceptions of romance and class.
'It's always nice to come home' - Irish stars Aidan Turner and Victoria Smurfit in Dublin to launch 'raunchy' new show
Turner feels a unique bond with Ireland during the screening of Disney+'s Rivals, based on Cooper's novel, highlighting the film's cultural significance.
Horniness, hedonism and hope: why Rivals makes me surprisingly nostalgic
The Disney+ adaptation of Rivals captures 80s social issues like homophobia and sexism while exploring the complexities of sexual dynamics in a nostalgic way.
Everything you need to know about Rivals' gay couple Charles and Gerald
The adaptation highlights a central gay romance against the backdrop of 1980s Britain, addressing societal challenges and discrimination.
I was always the bit of totty': Emily Atack on tabloids, trolls and life after The Inbetweeners
Emily Atack expresses a nuanced view of female representation in media, particularly in Jilly Cooper's works, where complex female characters evoke empathy rather than judgment.
Everything you need to know about Rivals' gay couple Charles and Gerald
The adaptation highlights a central gay romance against the backdrop of 1980s Britain, addressing societal challenges and discrimination.
I was always the bit of totty': Emily Atack on tabloids, trolls and life after The Inbetweeners
Emily Atack expresses a nuanced view of female representation in media, particularly in Jilly Cooper's works, where complex female characters evoke empathy rather than judgment.