The TV Show Rivals

May 14, 2026, 15:27
GlobalEntertainment

Introduction

Disney+ has a show called Rivals. It is based on a book. Now they are making the second season.

Main Body

Alex Hassell plays the main man. He changed his look for the role. He worked hard to act like a man from the 1980s. The show has 45 main actors. The bosses chose nice people for the cast. Everyone works well together and they are happy. David Tennant is in the show. He said they used a fake award in one scene. This is because a real company said no. The writer of the book, Jilly Cooper, died last year. The actors want to make the show a special gift for her.

Conclusion

The show is about people with big jobs and their problems in the 1980s.

Learning

⚡ The 'Who' and 'What' Action

In this story, we see how to describe people doing things. To reach A2, you need to connect a person to an action using simple words.

Look at these patterns:

  • Alex Hassell → plays (The person + the action)
  • The bosses → chose (The group + the action)
  • Jilly Cooper → died (The name + the action)

💡 Simple Words for 'Big' Ideas

Don't use long words. Use these 'A2 shortcuts' found in the text:

  • Instead of 'Professional Colleague' → use "Nice people"
  • Instead of 'Collaborate effectively' → use "Work well together"
  • Instead of 'Artificial' → use "Fake"

⏳ The 'Past' Secret

Notice how the story changes from now to before. Watch the ending of the action words:

Now: He plays the man. Before: He worked hard. (Add -ed to show it is finished!)

Example: Changed →\rightarrow Finished Worked →\rightarrow Finished

Vocabulary Learning

show (n.)
a program on television
Example:I watched a new show last night.
book (n.)
a written work that can be read
Example:I read a book about history.
season (n.)
a part of a series or a time of year
Example:The new season starts in September.
role (n.)
a part played by an actor
Example:He has a big role in the movie.
actor (n.)
a person who performs in a play or film
Example:The actor gave a great performance.
boss (n.)
a person who manages other people at work
Example:My boss gave me a new task.
cast (n.)
the group of actors in a production
Example:The cast of the play was diverse.
fake (adj.)
not real, made to look real
Example:He wore a fake mustache.
real (adj.)
genuine, not fake
Example:This is a real diamond.
company (n.)
an organization that provides goods or services
Example:She works for a large company.
gift (n.)
something given to someone without payment
Example:He gave her a beautiful gift.
job (n.)
a paid position or work
Example:She has a new job.
problem (n.)
an issue that needs solving
Example:We need to solve this problem.
happy (adj.)
feeling joy or contentment
Example:They were happy with the results.
look (n.)
the appearance of something or someone
Example:He has a new look after the haircut.