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JamesG · 11-19-2015, 04:59 PM

Acclaimed British '90s Comedy Series "Cold Feet" To Return to ITV
by Alex Ritman
11/19/15

"Cold Feet", one of the most successful British TV series of the 1990s, it set to return.

ITV announced on Thursday that the comedy-drama, following the ups and downs of three couples in their 30s living in Manchester, which premiered in 1997 and lasted for 32 episodes over five seasons, would be coming back to U.K. screens over eight episodes, with its original creator Mike Bullen exec producing.

The show helped launched the careers of James Nesbitt, who most recently has been seen in the acclaimed Starz series "The Missing" and The Hobbit trilogy, and Helen Baxendale, who would appear in "Friends" as Ross Geller's British girlfriend.

It went on to win more than 20 awards, including one BAFTA. Among its contributors was the author David Nicholls, who since wrote Starter for Ten and One Day, both adapted into feature films.

"We’re delighted to be revisiting Cold Feet for a new generation,” said ITV's director of drama Steve November, who commissioned the new show alongside the broadcaster's controller of drama, Victoria Fea.

"Like any reunion we’ll be looking forward to working with Mike Bullen on his wonderfully heartfelt and funny scripts and learning how the characters’ lives have changed over the years."

Bullen said it felt like the "right time" revisit the show's characters as they entered middle age.

"They’re 50, but still feel 30, apart from on the morning after the night before, when they really feel their age," he said. "They’ve still got lots of life to look forward to, though they’re not necessarily the years one looks forward to!"

The new episodes of "Cold Feet" will be produced by Rebecca Ferguson and directed by Terry McDonough (Better Call Saul, Breaking Bad, and The Street).

The revival will go into production in Manchester in January, with the ITV Studios-owned indie Big Talk producing. ITV Studios will distribute internationally.

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JamesG Freakshow Moderator Forum Icon Join Date: Feb 01, 2008 Location: Brooklyn, NY Posts: 57,136	"Cold Feet" To Return w/ 8 New Eps. on ITV *Acclaimed British '90s Comedy Series "Cold Feet" To Return to ITV* by Alex Ritman 11/19/15 "Cold Feet", one of the most successful British TV series of the 1990s, it set to return. ITV announced on Thursday that the comedy-drama, following the ups and downs of three couples in their 30s living in Manchester, which premiered in 1997 and lasted for 32 episodes over five seasons, would be coming back to U.K. screens over eight episodes, with its original creator Mike Bullen exec producing. The show helped launched the careers of James Nesbitt, who most recently has been seen in the acclaimed Starz series "The Missing" and The Hobbit trilogy, and Helen Baxendale, who would appear in "Friends" as Ross Geller's British girlfriend. It went on to win more than 20 awards, including one BAFTA. Among its contributors was the author David Nicholls, who since wrote Starter for Ten and One Day, both adapted into feature films. "We’re delighted to be revisiting Cold Feet for a new generation,” said ITV's director of drama Steve November, who commissioned the new show alongside the broadcaster's controller of drama, Victoria Fea. "Like any reunion we’ll be looking forward to working with Mike Bullen on his wonderfully heartfelt and funny scripts and learning how the characters’ lives have changed over the years." Bullen said it felt like the "right time" revisit the show's characters as they entered middle age. "They’re 50, but still feel 30, apart from on the morning after the night before, when they really feel their age," he said. "They’ve still got lots of life to look forward to, though they’re not necessarily the years one looks forward to!" The new episodes of "Cold Feet" will be produced by Rebecca Ferguson and directed by Terry McDonough (Better Call Saul, Breaking Bad, and The Street). The revival will go into production in Manchester in January, with the ITV Studios-owned indie Big Talk producing. ITV Studios will distribute internationally. http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/new...-series-842161 Attached Images