The Disney+ adaptation of Jilly Cooper’s bonkbuster Rivals will take an ‘equal opportunities’ approach to nudity, according to the show’s executive producer. The streaming channel has promised to bring a ‘2020s lens’ to the 1980s classic – a notoriously politically incorrect tale of sex and scandal in the English social elite.  The story focuses on the tense rivalry between Rupert Campbell-Black (Alex Hassell) and Lord Tony Baddingham (David Tennant). The racy eight-part series is set to air from October 18 – but many viewers have been left wondering how its themes would be translated for a modern audience. In an interview with The Times, writer and executive producer Dominic Treadwell-Collins, who has previously worked on EastEnders, has shed light on the much anticipated new TV seres.  Disney+ promises that the racy eight-part series will be a ‘steamy’ adaptation of the 80s bonkbusterHe said: ‘We’ve been equal opportunities in our nudity. There’s a willy for every pair of t***.’He added: ‘Jilly comes across as fluffy and lovely – but she’s got a steely eye when it comes to the sexism, the homophobia, the racism, class.’ And according to Disney+, Rivals is a ‘joyously mischievous rollercoaster ride, steamy in its love stories and packed with larger-than-life characters.’ Poll Will YOU be watching the Disney+ adaptation of Rivals? The streaming service continues that it brings a ‘2020s lens to the 1980s’, offering a ‘raw exploration of a complicated moment in British history when class, race, sex, wealth, and sexual liberation meant that, for the very privileged few, there were no limits to what they could achieve’.In Jilly’s Rutshire Chronicles universe, marriages are largely of convenience, with wives accepting ‘boys will be boys’. Men are applauded for their caddish tendencies – while weight is referenced in a way that would not be acceptable to a modern audience. One wife proudly announces that she weighs seven stone and that anyone larger than a size six is fat. Another is referred to as ‘poor fat Sharon’. It also features powerful man approaching 40 hitching up with a young woman yet to turn 19. The cast includes Poldark heartthrob Aidan Turner, ex-Doctor Who David Tennant, Sex Education actress Bella Maclean and Alex Hassell, from BBC fantasy series His Dark Materials.  Aidan Turner has revealed viewers will be treated to a hilarious nod to his role as the shirtless Cornish hearthrob Ross Poldark, as he takes on one of his raciest roles yet in Rivals  Jilly Cooper’s Rivals has been adapted for the 21st century and is due to air on Disney+ next month (Jilly is pictured with Alex Hassell, Danny Dyer, David Tennant and Aidan Turner) Rivals focuses on the tense rivalry between Rupert Campbell-Black (Alex Hassell) and Lord Tony Baddingham (David Tennant)Based on Jilly’s 1985 novel Rivals, it sees two broadcasting titans going to war over a woman.  The book, part of the Rutshire Chronicles, soared to the top of the charts and sold more than a million copies. In March this year, the Mail’s Katie Hind revealed Jilly had fallen foul of cautious American TV executives, who ordered several intimate scenes to be reshot amid fears they are inappropriate in the post-Me Too age. A source said previously: ‘It was a very different world in the 1980s, when the book was written, so there were always going to be some issues in getting it right for today’s viewers.’However other insiders suggest a different reason for the reshoots – which are likely to delay the planned release later this year – claiming that the scenes were simply ‘not good enough to air’.Jilly told The Sun previously: ‘Every time you see women on the telly now they are so bossy and dominant. Men have to be much more submissive, which I think is a shame.’I like the sexes to cherish each other, to appreciate their good qualities. Men are a lovely sex and they ought to be strong and confident.’ Rivals writer and executive producer Dominic Treadwell-Collins previously worked on EastEnders for five yearsJilly also reminisced about a decision to ‘tone down’ the cover of her 1985 novel Riders in 2015. Before the edit, it had featured a man patting a woman’s behind.’I don’t know why they took the hand off the bum,’ the author said.’Political correctness is a bore, isn’t it?’And speaking to The Mirror in January, Jilly said she fears her novel wouldn’t be as well-received by modern-day audiences because they are ‘much more rigid and censorous.’She said: ‘They’re much more rigid – much more censorious. I don’t know about sex, you can’t say anything about anything. You daren’t.’Jilly herself has been offering advice on the script and acting as executive producer. It comes after Aidan Turner revealed viewers will be treated to a hilarious nod to his role as the shirtless Cornish heatthrob Ross Poldark, as he takes on one of his raciest roles yet in Jilly Cooper’s ‘bonkbuster’ Rivals. The 41-year-old actor took on the title role of Ross Poldark in the 2015 revival of the BBC series.He garnered a lot of attention thanks to his rippling physique being on display in many scenes of the period drama, cementing his status as a Hollywood hunk.And now, the star will be stripping down to the waist once again in his new Disney+ series Rivals. The 41-year-old actor took on the title role of Ross Poldark in the 2015 revival of the BBC seriesThe story is set in 1986 and follows the cut throat world of television, including the tense rivalry between Rupert Campbell-Black (Hassell) and Lord Tony Baddingham (Tennant).In the highly-anticipated show, Aidan is portraying intelligent TV presenter Declan O’Hara, whom will be convinced to leave the BBC for independent channel Corinium, only for him to feel let down.  Hilariously, one of the fictional TV shows that’s featured in the series is called Four Men Went to Mow and sees farmers carrying out their work with their tops off. And in one very ironic scene, Aidan even yells: ‘TV can’t just be men taking their tops off!’Discussing the moment with The Times Culture Magazine, the actor joked: ‘When I read the script, I was like, ‘Why have you put this in? It’s too close [to Poldark].’ ‘But then they told me it’s in the original books – and it’s so funny. The first time I did that scene, people were laughing. It’s good to poke fun at these things.’Disney+ dropped the extravagant Rivals trailer in June – and it looks like there are plenty of racy scenes. Aidan’s character is married to Maud, played by fellow Irish actor Victoria Smurfit. He garnered a lot of attention thanks to his rippling physique being on display in many scenes of the period drama, cementing his status as a Hollywood hunk (pictured left in Poldark, right in Rivals) Discussing the moment with The Times , the actor joked: ‘When I read the script, I was like, ‘Why have you put this in? It’s too close [to Poldark]’ (pictured above in the Rivals trailer) Disney+ dropped the extravagant Rivals trailer in June – and it looks like there are plenty of racy scenes among its star-studded castAidan has also undergone a transformation, sporting a distinctive moustache to play TV presenter Declan O’Hara.Declan is described as fiercely intellectual, with an even fiercer temper, and is wooed to Corinium TV from the BBC by Tony.More iconic characters from the drama were unveiled in a second wave of images, introducing Sarah Stratton (Emily), who is described as ambitious and not afraid to use her looks to get to the top.She is married to Deputy Prime Minister Paul Stratton (Rufus Jones) who is in the throes of a midlife crisis – everyone knows it.Danny Dyer is also starring as Freddie Jones, a self-made electronics millionaire, while Lisa McGrillis has been cast as his social-climbing wife Valerie.Luke Pasqualino is starring as the charming Basil ‘Bas’ Baddingham, Tony’s younger brother and the proprietor of Cotchester’s hot spot, ‘Bar Sinister’.Caitlin O’Hara (Catriona), James Vereker (Oliver Chris), Lady Monica Baddingham (Claire Rushbrook) and Maud O’Hara (Victoria Smurfit) also star.According to Disney+, Rivals is a ‘joyously mischievous rollercoaster ride, steamy in its love stories and packed with larger-than-life characters’. The story is set in 1986 and follows the cut throat world of television, including the tense rivalry between Rupert Campbell-Black (Hassell) and  Lord Tony Baddingham (Tennant) More iconic characters from the drama have been unveiled in a second wave of images, introducing Sarah Stratton (Emily), described as ambitious and not afraid to use her looks  Danny Dyer is also starring as Freddie Jones, a self-made electronics millionaire, while Lisa McGrillis has been cast as his social-climbing wife Valerie According to Disney+, Rivals is a ‘joyously mischievous rollercoaster ride, steamy in its love stories and packed with larger-than-life characters’ Katherine Parkinson is pictured wearing a floral sundress and wellies in a field of flowers, as Lizzie Vereker, a romantic novelist suffering from a distinct lack of romance in her life Meanwhile, Alex is playing the role of dashing ex-Olympian, Member of Parliament, incorrigible rake, and dangerously charismatic Rupert Campbell-Black Finally, Bella Maclean is pictured sitting on a couch in wooden living room with her pet dog, playing Taggie O’Hara, Declan’s tender-hearted yet strong-willed eldest daughterThe streaming service continues that it brings a ‘2020s lens to the 1980s’, offering a ‘raw exploration of a complicated moment in British history when class, race, sex, wealth, and sexual liberation meant that, for the very privileged few, there were no limits to what they could achieve’.Following the announcement executive producer and Rivals author Jilly Cooper commented: ‘I’m utterly enchanted to be able to announce our all-star line-up for Rivals’.’Featuring some of the best acting talent that the British Isles has to offer, I couldn’t have dreamed of a better ensemble cast’.’I cannot wait to be on set and see them bring the characters I love so much to life. ‘The minute we met with Alex we knew he’d perfectly embody my all-time hero, the iconic, racy, ruthless, and devastatingly handsome, Rupert Campbell-Black. Viewers are in for a treat!’.The series is set to debut on Disney+ in the UK on October 18, Hulu in the U.S. and on Disney+ in other countries later this year.