ITV's Real-Life Franchise Wars Mirror Disney+'s 'Rivals'

A new Disney+ adaptation of Jilly Cooper's 'Rivals' is drawing comparisons to ITV's historical broadcast licence battles, painting a recognizable picture for industry veterans.

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‘Rivals’ may be racy — but ITV’s real-life franchise wars were stranger still

For veterans of Britain’s broadcast licence battles, the Disney+ Jilly Cooper adaptation paints a recognisable picture

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ITV's Real-Life Franchise Wars Mirror Disney+'s 'Rivals'

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‘Rivals’ may be racy — but ITV’s real-life franchise wars were stranger still

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