Robert Bathurst, Fay Ripley, John Thomson, Hermione Norris and James Nesbitt have been seen together on the set of ITV’s revival of Cold Feet, more than 13 years after the original series ended. The first image of the reunited cast shows them posing cheerfully at a read-through of the script ahead of filming. However, one notable omission is Helen Baxendale, whose character Rachel was killed off in the final episode of 2003.
The original series, which ran from 1998 to 2003, followed six thirtysomethings navigating life and relationships in Manchester. It won more than 20 awards and made household names of its cast. The revival will feature the characters now in their fifties, raising questions about how the show will adapt to modern times, including dating apps like Tinder and the gentrified Manchester of 2016.
Creator Mike Bullen returns to write the eight-part series, which will air in the Sunday night slot previously occupied by Downton Abbey. The show’s success in the 1990s was attributed to its grown-up, funny and sad portrayal of British life, with characters that rang true. Whether the revival can capture that same authenticity remains to be seen.
