It’s Official: Cold Feet Returns for Long-Awaited Ninth Series – Original Cast Reunites on ITV

After years of anticipation and a hiatus following its 2020 run, the beloved British comedy-drama Cold Feet is officially making a comeback with a ninth series. ITV has confirmed the exciting news, reuniting the iconic core cast: James Nesbitt, Fay Ripley, Robert Bathurst, John Thomson, and Hermione Norris. Fans can expect the same perfect mix of heartfelt humor, poignant moments, and relatable adult-life chaos that has defined the show since its 1997 debut.

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The series, created by Mike Bullen, has long been a staple of British television for its honest portrayal of love, friendship, marriage, parenthood, and the messy realities of growing older. Originally following three couples—Adam and Rachel (Nesbitt and Helen Baxendale), Pete and Jenny (Thomson and Ripley), and David and Karen (Bathurst and Norris)—the show evolved after tragic losses and life changes, yet retained its emotional core and witty banter.

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James Nesbitt returns as the charming yet flawed Adam Williams, whose life has been marked by heartbreak, new beginnings, and endless optimism. His chemistry with the ensemble has always driven the show’s appeal, blending comedy with genuine vulnerability.

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Fay Ripley reprises her role as Jenny Gifford, the grounded, resilient partner to Pete. Her character’s journey through career ups and downs, family struggles, and enduring friendship has resonated deeply with audiences seeking authentic female representation.

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Robert Bathurst is back as David Marsden, the ambitious, often pompous businessman whose personal growth (and mishaps) provide much of the show’s sharp humor and heartfelt redemption arcs.

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John Thomson returns as Pete Gifford, the lovable everyman whose working-class roots and family devotion anchor the group’s dynamics amid life’s unpredictable twists.

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Hermione Norris completes the lineup as Karen Marsden, the sophisticated yet fiercely protective mother and friend whose storylines often explore balancing career, family, and personal fulfillment with grace and grit.

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Series 9 promises fresh storylines centered on “fresh beginnings, shifting relationships, and the chaos of growing older.” Expect explorations of midlife challenges, evolving romances, empty-nest syndrome, career pivots, and the unbreakable bonds of long-term friendship—all delivered with the warmth, wit, and emotional honesty that made Cold Feet a classic. The show has always excelled at capturing the bittersweet nature of adulthood: laughing through the absurdities while confronting deeper truths about love and loss.

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The reunion comes after the series was “rested” post-2020’s ninth season (which aired as a revival continuation), with the cast and creator expressing interest in returning when the characters’ ages aligned with compelling new narratives. This confirmation signals that the time is right for more stories about these familiar faces navigating life’s next chapter.

For longtime fans, the return is a joyful event—reconnecting with characters who feel like old friends. New viewers will discover a show that balances lighthearted moments with profound insights, set against Manchester’s vibrant backdrop. Whether it’s Adam’s optimism, Jenny’s strength, David’s bluster, Pete’s heart, or Karen’s poise, the ensemble’s chemistry remains unmatched.

Get ready to laugh, cry, and reflect as Cold Feet proves that some stories—and friendships—are timeless. The wait has been worth it; this revival promises to deliver the warmth and relatability audiences have missed.