Rivals actor Katherine Parkinson lauds series for depicting women’s view of sex
Summary
Actor Katherine Parkinson praised the TV series Rivals for showing sex from a woman's viewpoint, which she says is rare on television. The series, filmed in Bristol and based on Jilly Cooper’s Rutshire Chronicles, is known for its bold sex scenes and has boosted the local economy.Key Facts
- Katherine Parkinson stars as Lizzie Vereker, a romance author, in the series Rivals.
- Rivals depicts sex from a female perspective, which Parkinson describes as "radical" and uncommon on TV.
- The show is available on Disney+ and features the fictional county of Rutshire set in the Cotswolds countryside.
- The first three episodes of the second season premiered recently with intense scenes early on.
- The series is based on books by Jilly Cooper, who wrote from a female perspective about sex.
- Filming took place mainly around Bristol, benefiting the local economy and promoting the region.
- The local mayor highlighted how the show attracts visitors and supports the West Country's economy.
- Production was affected by the death of Jilly Cooper in October 2024 before filming the second season.
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