Rivals is the smash-hit TV show that brought steamy sex and &lsquo;80s style back to the small screen in a huge way. Ahead of its second season, our critics discuss why you couldn&rsquo;t write it today &ndash; and what makes it different from other TV blockbusters like The White Lotus. Read more about this story at <a href="http://theaustralian.com.au">theaustralian.com.au</a> and see the video by subscribing to our <a href="https://m.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLfDC8EeZJyt1IVjv5bCRbFBkTl-VYpJyf">YouTube channel</a>. <a href="https://www.theaustralian.com.au/culture/jilly-coopers-rivals-review-all-hail-tvs-filthiest-hit/news-story/793a92bf728f05a43fe65ad6dfb943d0">Jilly Cooper&rsquo;s Rivals review &ndash; all hail TV&rsquo;s filthiest hit</a> This episode of The Front is presented by Claire Harvey, produced by Kristen Amiet and edited by Lia Tsamoglou. Our team includes Tiffany Dimmack, Joshua Burton and Jasper Leak, who also composed our music.&nbsp;See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.

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