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Chronology
It follows Rupert Campbell-Black and Tony Baddingham as they have a long-standing rivalry that comes to a head. Coincidentally, Aidan Turner has previously filmed at Chavenage House (The Priory in Rivals). The same filming location was also used to play Trenwith House in the 2015 BBC TV adaptation of Poldark. I laugh at some of the criticisms, clearly from readers who take themselves too seriously. This is a Jilly Cooper adaptation. It’s not a series to intellectualise or morally judge. It’s very funny. Superbly cast. Yes, RCB’s hair and eyes are the wrong colour. As is Taggies’ hair. But they work. Somehow. RCB will disappoint some for this reason. But Alex Hassell captures everything else about him. Danny Dyer is perfect. David Tennant is EXCELLENT as always. And Aidan Turner is just gorgeous, if a little young to be playing Declan. He falters slightly in the final third. But yes, it’s very funny. I saw it all at once.