Is the 1980s officially a period drama era?

Is Rivals a period drama? In this podcast essay I argue the 1980s is officially a period drama era and Rivals on Disney Plus is proving it.We're talking 80s fashion, big hair, shoulder pads & Cotswolds scandal, the age gap relationship between Rupert & Taggie, and Jilly Cooper's appetite for forbidden romance. I also get into Golden Girls as my benchmark for 80s fashion that prioritises comfort, why the age gap relationship at the heart of Rivals plays like classic forbidden romance, and how Disney Plus styled an aspirational 80s. If you love period drama the way we love the Regency era, the 80s now belong on the same shelf. Let’s connect! Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@regencyrumours Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/regencyrumours/Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/ ⁨@regencyrumours⁩ Substack: https://substack.com/@regencyrumours Email: [email protected]#PeriodDrama #Rivals #JillyCooper #RupertAndTaggie #ForbiddenRomance #AgeGapRomance #DisneyPlus #80sFashion #RegencyEra #booktok Get full access to The Rumour Mill at regencyrumours.substack.com/subscribe