David Tennant and Aidan Turner return in first look at second series of Rivals

The pictures follow the death of Dame Jilly Cooper, who wrote the original book.

David Tennant strides away from a helicopter in first-look pictures from the upcoming second series of Rivals.

The images are the first released since the death of Dame Jilly Cooper, who wrote book the series is based on.

Doctor Who star Tennant plays TV mogul Lord Tony Baddingham in the series. Another photo shows Alex Hassell as lothario Rupert Campbell-Black and Bella Maclean as Taggie O’Hara getting close in a pantry.

Another picture shows Poldark star Aidan Turner return as TV journalist Declan O’Hara, as he stands in front of a blue camper van, while a further image shows the return of Nafessa Williams as producer Cameron Cook.

Filming on the second series began in May and the show will return with