Rivals costume designer honoured to make outfit for Dame Jilly Cooper
Summary
Costume designer Ray Holman worked on the TV series Rivals, which is based on Dame Jilly Cooper's novels. He created outfits including a blue satin suit that Dame Jilly loved and wore to important events before she died in October 2023.Key Facts
- Rivals is a TV drama based on Dame Jilly Cooper’s Rutshire Chronicles books.
- Ray Holman designed costumes for the show, including a blue satin suit worn by Dame Jilly Cooper.
- Dame Jilly Cooper died in October 2023 at age 88 after a fall at her home.
- The second series is set in 1987 and features costumes researched using old magazines and vintage stores.
- David Tennant plays Lord Tony Baddingham, whose character’s style includes power suits inspired by musical productions.
- Ray Holman has also worked on other TV shows like Doctor Who and Broadchurch.
- Holman is proud of his working class background and helps promote careers in creative industries through Screen Craft Guild Cymru.
- Dame Jilly Cooper had a cameo in the show and was involved in the costume design process.
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