ITV orders another series

ITV has ordered another series of Cold Feet following its successful return after 13 years.

The current series of comedy-drama – which ends tonight – has been one of ITV’s most successful new shows of the year, averaging an audience of 7 million on consolidated ratings.

ITV’s Director of Television, Kevin Lygo said: ‘It's with some trepidation that you return to much loved shows, but [writer] Mike Bullen's contemporary take on the five friends and their lives has been a wonderful thing, with every bit of the warmth, humour, emotion and chemistry that makes Cold Feet such a special, and hugely enjoyable drama. 

‘We were obviously delighted that the audience agreed, and we're pleased to be able to confirm that Cold Feet will return again for a further series.’

The show, made by Big Talk Productions, reunited James Nesbitt, Hermione Norris, Robert Bathurst, John Thomson and Fay Ripley as the Manchester-based friends now in their fifties.

Bullen said: ‘We all said we only wanted to bring Cold Feet back if we could maintain the standard previously set. I've been blown away by the show's reception among viewers and critics alike. It has exceeded even my hopes. 

‘This recommission confirms that we didn't screw it up. I shall take a moment to bask in the warm glow... Okay, done that. Now the hard graft resumes."

Published: 17 Oct 2016