They start out as friends and fellow apprentices, but quickly become bitter personal and professional rivals.
But the switch to a monthly format saw it become an increasingly professional rival with better production values than the fanzines could afford.
By some accounts they were professional rivals.
Husbands, wives, parents, children, professional rivals, all fighting for any scrap of power they can get over one another.
They are professional rivals and end up sharing rooms in the same house belonging to an English.
In 1993, she recorded a duet with her former 1960s professional rival and friend, Cilla Black.
Even actions taken by a professional rival or business partner had to be considered.
"I just want you to know that I take no prisoners," says a friend of Peter's who also happens to be a professional rival.
Instead, Grant will act as Lois's professional rival, and is considered by the producers to be her opposite.
He harassed his professional rivals, and kept the gags coming.