Cold Feet - Series 8, Episode 1 - British Comedy Guide (original) (raw)
After suffering a few knockbacks, Adam starts to question whether he's lost his mojo until he catches the eye of attractive young barista, Gemma.
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After suffering a few knockbacks, Adam starts to question whether he's lost his mojo until he catches the eye of attractive young barista, Gemma. He's initially cautious, but when she makes the first move and he decides to go for it, Matt's reaction takes him by surprise.
Mature student Jenny's been throwing herself into uni life but all that looks set to change when she receives some unexpected news. Meanwhile, Pete bravely saves a young lad, Evan from drowning but his efforts aren't as appreciated as he might have liked.
Karen's shocked to learn that Josh has dropped out of uni but takes a more understanding stance than draconian dad, David who is adamant Josh needs to finish his course. Josh stands his ground causing David to take stock of his own career path. Is he really still trying to live up to his late father's expectations?
David and Nikki have been living together happily, getting by on minimum wage jobs. But when Nikki's divorce settlement comes through, it's a game changer; suddenly they're back to living the high life but will David be able to cope with being financial dependent on Nikki?
Both Matt and Karen throw Adam some hurtful home truths. Question is, can this leopard really change his spots?
Broadcast details
Date
Monday 14th January 2019
Time
9pm
Channel
Length
60 minutes
Cast & crew
Cast
| James Nesbitt | Adam Williams |
|---|---|
| John Thomson | Pete Gifford |
| Fay Ripley | Jenny Gifford |
| Hermione Norris | Karen Marsden |
| Robert Bathurst | David Marsden |
| Ceallach Spellman | Matthew Williams |
| Daisy Edgar-Jones | Olivia Marsden |
| Madeleine Edmondson | Chloe Gifford |
| Jack Harper | Adam Gifford |
| Marji Campi | Barbara Blyth |
| Jacey Sallés | Ramona Ramirez |
| Siobhan Finneran | Nikki Kirkbright |
| Sylvie Briggs | Ellie Marsden |
Guest cast
| Callum Woodhouse | Josh Marsden |
|---|---|
| Tala Gouveia (as Tara Gouveia) | Gemma Murphy |
| Alex Lowe | Darren Whitfield |
| Amy Drake | Val Clarkson |
| Asha Kingsley | Doctor |
Writing team
| Mike Bullen | Writer |
|---|---|
| Donna Metcalfe | Script Editor |
Production team
| Rebecca Gatward | Director |
|---|---|
| Margaret Conway | Producer |
| Kathryn O'Connor | Producer |
| Mike Bullen | Executive Producer |
| Kenton Allen | Executive Producer |
| Matthew Justice | Executive Producer |
| Helen Blyth | Line Producer |
| Mark Henson | Editor |
| Hayden Matthews | Production Designer |
| Andy Pryor | Casting Director |
| Darren Finch | Costume Designer |
| Stuart Biddlecombe | Director of Photography |
| Janet Horsfield | Make-up Designer |
| Edmund Butt | Composer |
| Tom Alibone | 1st Assistant Director |
Press
Cold Feet review
As ever, Mike Bullen's writing offers an astute understanding of the everyday travails of middle age.
Sarah Hughes, i Newspaper, 15th January 2019
Writer Mike Bullen's Manchester midlife comedy returns with a lively opener that sees both wedding and alarm bells ringing. David and Karen confront parenting problems, Pete turns lifesaver and, best of all, failing lothario Adam gets a lesson in how to embrace his age and why it's OK to go on Tinder.
Mike Bradley, The Guardian, 14th January 2019
Cold Feet: still radiating warmth after all these years
Wedding bells were ringing on Cold Feet (ITV) but for whom? The series opened with an irresistible sequence set at a handsome North Wales wedding venue, teasing us that one of the central characters was getting hitched. Again.
Michael Hogan, The Telegraph, 14th January 2019
Cold Feet beginning to show its age
The old gang are back - again - but the frailties of middle age make for more mordant TV than the mishaps of youth.
Sean O'Grady, The Independent, 14th January 2019