The cast of Rivals has returned to filming in Corsham, Wiltshire, just a week after the sudden passing of writer Dame Jilly Cooper
Aidan Turner and Alex Hassell were seen shooting scenes, sharing laughs and embraces
Newcomer Jonny Weldon was also spotted on set for the first time
Rupert Everett, joining the cast, reminisced about his time with Jilly, recalling her vibrant spirit
Dame Jilly, who passed away at 88 after a fall, was beloved for her candid portrayals of love and life
Her first novel, Riders, published in 1985, launched her into stardom, and Rivals continues her legacy.