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Rivals actor Katherine Parkinson lauds series for depicting women’s view of sex
Bafta winner tells preview screening in Bristol there is not enough on television about the female perspective
TL;DR
- Katherine Parkinson lauded the TV series 'Rivals' for its "radical" portrayal of sex from a woman’s perspective.
- Parkinson stated that there are insufficient examples on television of a woman’s view of sex.
- The series 'Rivals' is based on Jilly Cooper's novels and was filmed in and around Bristol.
- The show is known for its frequent and racy sex scenes.
- The production of 'Rivals' has economically benefited the West Country, adding millions of pounds to the regional economy.
- Filming of the second series began in May 2025, amidst the mourning of Jilly Cooper, who passed away in October.