British series 'Rivals' satirizes Thatcher-era TV hedonism
The British series 'Rivals' offers a glossy satire of the television boom during the Thatcher era. It unapologetically mocks the hedonism of the nouveau riche, featuring scenes of sex on airplane toilets and tennis played in the nude. The show evokes a British countryside version of 'Dallas.'
Key facts
- The series is titled 'Rivals'.
- It is a satire of the Thatcher-era television golden age.
- The show targets the hedonism of the nouveau riche.
- Scenes include sex on a toilet and nude tennis.
- The series has a British countryside setting reminiscent of 'Dallas'.
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Locations
- United Kingdom