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Season 1

8 episodes · 18th October 2024

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01 Episode 1 still Episode 1 Episode 118th October 2024 To ensure the success of his TV company, Corinium, Tony Baddingham hires brilliant interviewer Declan O'Hara and ambitious American producer Cameron Cook. As the O'Haras move to the countryside, Declan has a rude awakening on his first day on the job, while Declan's daughter, Taggie, and wife, Maud,must adjust to their new life and neighbors. As the O'Haras find themselves caught in the cross-fire between rivals Tony and Rupert Campbell-Black, will Declan regret his new career move? 02 Episode 2 still Episode 2 Episode 218th October 2024 Declan feels the pressure to deliver a new hit show for Tony and his company, Corinium, with producer Cameron on hand to help despite their fractious relationship. Keen to recruit businessman Freddie Jones, Tony agrees to attend a dinner party, but the guest list holds nasty surprises. Taggie gets her first catering job, but the evening is fraught with incidents. When the dinner party descends into chaos, can Tony salvage the situation and kill two birds with one stone? 03 Episode 3 still Episode 3 Episode 318th October 2024 It is Christmas time and everyone is celebrating except Declan, who worries about Maud's extravagant party plans for their son's twenty-first birthday on New Year's Eve. Taggie is eager to reunite with an old flame and works to make the night perfect, but the evening is full of surprises as worlds collide. A serious event shocks Taggie and she is taken aback when Rupert offers help. Will Taggie accept Rupert's apology? Where will the chips fall for all concerned when the hangovers fade? 04 Episode 4 still Episode 4 Episode 418th October 2024 Keen to punish Rupert, Declan prepares to interview and obliterate him live on television. Meanwhile, Tony invites Freddie to his prestigious pheasant shoot, eager to recruit him to the Corinium board. With a little nudge from Rupert, Taggie starts to assert herself, but she worries that Declan has lost his way. The nation waits with bated breath for Rupert and Declan's showdown. Will Tony finally get his wish to bring down Rupert Campbell-Black? 05 Episode 5 still Episode 5 Episode 518th October 2024 It is a busy week at Corinium Studios. Preparations are underway for the first beauty pageant and a historic interview with Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher. Declan's ego is growing with each successful show, but he strives for journalistic glory and to prove his integrity. As Tony breathes down his neck, will he play ball? If not, is Corinium big enough for both of them? 06 Episode 6 still Episode 6 Episode 618th October 2024 Cameron attends an awards ceremony in Spain alone, and is surprised to bump into Rupert staying at the same hotel. Out of Rutshire and away from prying eyes, could this be the start of something new, and what could it mean for Tony or Taggie? Meanwhile, Rupert takes a gamble to help new company Venturer take on rival Tony's Corinium. Will it pay off or will Declan and Freddie think Rupert has finally gone too far? 07 Episode 7 still Episode 7 Episode 718th October 2024 When Tony learns that Rupert, Declan, and Freddie have formed Venturer to challenge his bid for the television franchise, he is furious. Things look up when Corinium is nominated for another prestigious award, and his relationship with Cameron deepens. Meanwhile, Taggie offers to help campaign for Venturer, which means a chance to get closer to Rupert. But with Rupert linked to Cameron, can Taggie ever really get close? 08 Episode 8 still Episode 8 Episode 818th October 2024 Paranoid, Tony demands loyalty, but can he trust those closest to him? Corinium and Venturer prepare for a gladiatorial public meeting to decide if Rupert, Declan, and Freddie can contend for the franchise against Tony. Both teams pull out all the stops to impress local residents and the IBA, but as fissures appear, could Tony and his dirty tricks derail Venturer before they have really started? With secrets exposed, which relationships will survive, and which rival will ultimately win out?
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01 David Tennant profile David Tennantas Tony Baddingham 02 Aidan Turner profile Aidan Turneras Declan O'Hara 03 Danny Dyer profile Danny Dyeras Freddie Jones 04 Alex Hassell profile Alex Hassellas Rupert Campbell-Black 05 Nafessa Williams profile Nafessa Williamsas Cameron Cook 06 Bella Maclean profile Bella Macleanas Taggie O'Hara 07 Katherine Parkinson profile Katherine Parkinsonas Lizzie Vereker 08 Victoria Smurfit profile Victoria Smurfitas Maud O'Hara 09 Claire Rushbrook profile Claire Rushbrookas Lady Monica Baddingham 10 Oliver Chris profile Oliver Chrisas James Vereker 11 Lisa McGrillis profile Lisa McGrillisas Valerie Jones 12 Emily Atack profile Emily Atackas Sarah Stratton
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