'Rivals' Soundtrack
'Rivals' | |
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| Show Soundtrack (2026) | |
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| Studio | Disney+ |
| Release date | 2026-05-15 |
| Genre(s) | Drama, Romance |
| Composer(s) | Natalie Holt, Jack Halama |
| Music supervisor | Simon Astall, Sadie Matthew |
| Soundtrack album | Rivals: Season 2 (Part 1) [Original Soundtrack] |
| Available on | Disney+, Hulu |
| Cast | David Tennant as Rupert Campbell-Black Alex Hassell as Declan O'Hara Katherine Parkinson as Maud O'Hara Danny Dyer as Tony Baddingham Nafessa Williams as Cameron Cook Emily Atack as Taggie O'Hara |
About This Soundtrack
The second season of Rivals (2026), streaming on Disney+ and Hulu, returns to the cutthroat world of late 1980s British independent television. The show's musical identity is one of its most distinctive signatures: music supervisor Simon Astall curates a brilliant tapestry of era-defining 80s pop and rock hits, deployed with sharp dramatic precision. The season opens with Simple Minds' Alive and Kicking and weaves in iconic tracks from David Bowie, Sade, Yaz, The Bangles, Joy Division, and Bananarama, painting a vivid and irresistible portrait of an era defined by excess and ambition.
Alongside the licensed music, composer Jack Halama leads the original score for Season 2, continuing the acclaimed work he began with Natalie Holt on Season 1. The official soundtrack album, Rivals: Season 2 (Part 1) [Original Soundtrack], is available on Apple Music and features 14 original compositions, including the show's signature Rivals Titles theme and intimate character pieces such as Taggie's Longing, Rupert's Lament, and Dangerous Liaisons. The album perfectly captures the tension and romance at the heart of the war between Corinium and Venturer Television.
This page is the definitive music reference for Rivals Season 2. Browse every licensed song organized by episode and timestamp, plus the complete original score tracklist. Each entry links directly to Apple Music, Spotify, Amazon, and YouTube, making it easy to find and stream any song from the show.
Songs by Episodes
📺 Episode 1
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TIMESTAMP00:00:50Alive and Kicking by Simple Minds
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TIMESTAMP00:05:40It's So Nice to Have a Man Around the House by Della Reese
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TIMESTAMP00:08:35Bamboleo by Gipsy Kings
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TIMESTAMP00:16:20Your Love Is King by Sade
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TIMESTAMP00:33:33Crazy Horses by Demented Are Go
📺 Episode 2
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TIMESTAMP00:01:30Rivals Titles by Natalie Holt, Jack Halama
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TIMESTAMP00:20:25Venus by Bananarama
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TIMESTAMP00:44:55Daddy's In Trouble Again by Natalie Holt, Jack Halama
📺 Episode 3
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TIMESTAMP00:04:22Making Your Mind Up by Bucks Fizz
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TIMESTAMP00:38:40The Chicken Song by Philip Pope
📺 Episode 4
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TIMESTAMP00:00:02The Lion Sleeps Tonight by Tight Fit
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TIMESTAMP00:12:27Live It Up by Mental As Anything
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TIMESTAMP00:26:53A Midsummer Night's Dream by Jack Halama
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TIMESTAMP00:40:21Walk Like an Egyptian by The Bangles
📺 Episode 5: Episode 5
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TIMESTAMP04:30So Macho by Sinitta
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TIMESTAMP19:50Stories by Natalie Holt, Jack Halama
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TIMESTAMP22:50Crunchy Nut by Jack Halama
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TIMESTAMP31:20Word Up! by Cameo
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TIMESTAMP36:21Ging Gang Goolie by Kids Now
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TIMESTAMP39:44Gold by Spandau Ballet
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TIMESTAMP40:39Stand and Deliver by Adam & The Ants
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TIMESTAMP57:01I Think We're Alone Now by Tiffany
📺 Episode 6: Episode 6
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TIMESTAMP06:50Rupert Alone by Natalie Holt, Jack Halama
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TIMESTAMP31:20Daddy's In Trouble Again by Natalie Holt, Jack Halama
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TIMESTAMP46:15Pietà Delle Mie Pene by Natalie Holt, Jack Halama
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TIMESTAMP48:10Lavender by Marillion
Songs in Trailer
Exclusive Trailer Music
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Original Score
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DURATION2:24Guess Who's Back by Jack Halama
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DURATION0:47Crunchy Nut by Jack Halama
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DURATION3:02Welcome to Rutshire by Jack Halama
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DURATION2:16Secrets by Jack Halama
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DURATION0:38Red Dress by Jack Halama
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DURATION3:03Taggie's Longing by Jack Halama
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DURATION1:32Hurting My Heart by Jack Halama
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DURATION2:23Trouble Brewing by Jack Halama
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DURATION3:50Dirty Tactics by Jack Halama
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DURATION3:46Rupert's Lament by Jack Halama
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DURATION2:19Bella Vista by Jack Halama
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DURATION4:14Charles' Theme by Jack Halama
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DURATION2:58Dangerous Liaisons by Jack Halama
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DURATION3:15The Pantry by Jack Halama
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DURATION0:44Sempre by Jack Halama
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DURATION3:31A Midsummer Night's Dream by Jack Halama
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DURATION2:24Guess Who's Back by Jack Halama
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DURATION0:47Crunchy Nut by Jack Halama
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DURATION3:02Welcome to Rutshire by Jack Halama
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DURATION2:16Secrets by Jack Halama
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DURATION0:38Red Dress by Jack Halama
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DURATION3:03Taggie's Longing by Jack Halama
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DURATION1:32Hurting My Heart by Jack Halama
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DURATION2:23Trouble Brewing by Jack Halama
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DURATION3:50Dirty Tactics by Jack Halama
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DURATION3:46Rupert's Lament by Jack Halama
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DURATION2:19Bella Vista by Jack Halama
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DURATION4:14Charles' Theme by Jack Halama
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DURATION2:58Dangerous Liaisons by Jack Halama
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DURATION3:15The Pantry by Jack Halama
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DURATION0:44Sempre by Jack Halama
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DURATION3:31A Midsummer Night's Dream by Jack Halama
About the Composer(s)
Natalie Holt is a British composer known for her evocative television scores. She first gained widespread recognition for her work on the Disney+ series Loki, earning BAFTA nominations and an Emmy for her innovative orchestral approach. She also scored Obi-Wan Kenobi and the first season of Rivals, establishing herself as a leading voice in prestige drama. For Rivals Season 2, Holt continues her collaboration with composer Jack Halama, whose intricate period arrangements bring the cutthroat world of 1980s British television to life.
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Did you know?
- A Brand New Format: Unlike the first season, which released all its episodes at once, Season 2 is a longer ride with 12 episodes. The release strategy changed as well: Disney+ split the season into two 6-episode parts, dropping the first three episodes together followed by weekly Friday releases.
- A Royal Visit to the Set: During filming, the production welcomed an illustrious guest: Queen Camilla. She is a long-time personal friend of Dame Jilly Cooper, the author of the Rutshire Chronicles books that inspire the show. Sadly, Jilly Cooper passed away after the first season, making this sequel deeply emotional for the crew.
- Heavyweight Additions to the Cast: The fierce rivalry between Rupert Campbell-Black (Alex Hassell) and Tony Baddingham (David Tennant) gets even more intense. Hayley Atwell (Marvel's Agent Carter) joined the cast as Helen Gordon, Rupert’s resentful ex-wife, while the acclaimed Rupert Everett plays Malise, her new husband.
- Unfiltered and More Chaotic Characters: In promotional interviews, David Tennant shared that his character, TV mogul Tony Baddingham, is much more "unhinged and ruthless" after the bloody events of the first season finale, noting that any social filter he once had is completely gone.
- Disney’s Prestige Success: This expanded renewal happened because the first season became a massive audience hit for Disney's international catalog. The widespread praise even earned the show prestigious nominations, including a nod at the International Emmy Awards.
Official Trailer
About the Show
Rivals Season 2 continues the battle for dominance over the Rutshire airwaves in late 1980s England. With Tony Baddingham scarred but alive and more dangerous than ever, Rupert Campbell-Black returns to face mounting pressure over his political career, while Declan O'Hara fights to keep Venturer Television afloat. Ambition, betrayal, and passion collide as the war between Corinium and Venturer reaches its most explosive point yet.
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