Rupert Campbell-Black
| Rupert Campbell-Black | |
|---|---|
| Rutshire Chronicles character | |
| First appearance | Riders |
| Created by | Jilly Cooper |
| Portrayed by | Marcus Gilbert Alex Hassell |
| In-universe information | |
| Full name | Rupert Edward Algernon Campbell-Black |
| Occupation | Variously: showjumper, politician, TV executive, horse trainer, football club owner |
| Affiliation | Conservative Party |
| Spouse | Helen Macauley Taggie O'Hara |
| Children | Perdita Macleod; Marcus, Tabitha, Xavier and Bianca Campbell-Black |
| Home | England |
Rupert Campbell-Black is a fictional character in the Rutshire Chronicles series of romance novels written by Jilly Cooper. He also appears in the film and television adaptations of Riders and Rivals. The character is based on several real life men, including Michael Howard, the Earl of Suffolk and Andrew Parker Bowles. The character is a central figure in four novels in the series: Riders, Rivals, Mount! and Tackle! Physically depicted as tall, handsome and blonde, the character has a range of qualities, including cruelty to women and animals, but can also be tender. In 1986 the Irish Independent described Campbell-Black as "over privileged, overbearing and too fond of chasing women". The character has been portrayed by both Marcus Gilbert, in the 1993 film adaptation of Riders, and by Alex Hassell in the 2024 adaptation of Rivals.