Cold Feet

Mike Bullen's Manchester-set dramedy returns after 13 years. So does the old magic still linger? It's tricky to tell from this opener, which spends so much time mapping out how its principals' lives (sans the late Rachel) have changed, as well as getting new story arcs running, that everything seems rushed, even frantic. Which perhaps explains why the best moments involve deadpan Pete (John Thomson) slowing things down: "Pete, do you think Jen might be right?" "Very rarely."

Return of Cold Feet is bleaker than just nostalgia

Returning after 13 years, the feelgood drama of the late 90s seems a far gloomier proposition in Brexit Britain.

Cold Feet review: it's great to have the gang back

Pete has lost his mojo; Adam has found a much younger bride. But this reunion is enjoyable for the characters - and, thankfully, for us.

Cold Feet: Oh it's good to have you back!

Ultimately, judging from the first episode alone, it's clear that any worries about Cold Feet's return were unwarranted as this new series seems to maintain all of what made the original so great.

Cold Feet - revival favoured poignancy over nostalgia

It's been 13 years since Cold Feet's credits last rolled, during which time the thirtysomethings had turned into fiftysomethings. Their cute toddlers were now hormonal teenagers. Could the old magic be recaptured with this heavily hyped comeback? Largely, yes. Cue sighs of relief from fans who feared their memories would be tarnished (for many of us, the BBC's dreadful 10th anniversary of Nineties hit drama This Life still lingers).

Meet the cast of Cold Feet

And find out what persuaded our 50-something friends in the north to return...

The Cold Feet cast on their highly-anticipated reunion

The cast on returning to the hit series - and confronting their own middle-aged years.

Video: Cold Feet return 'like a school reunion'

Cold Feet is set to return to our screens, 13 years after fans thought it had ended forever. Colin Paterson went to meet the cast.

Cold Feet is back, hurrah! We catch up with the cast

Heartbroken and hungry for more, we left the six thirty-somethings in 2003. Thirteen years later Adam returns to Manchester with some life-changing news. Yes, ITV's iconic comedy-drama Cold Feet is finally back. We drop in on the cast, it's like they've never been away.

Cold Feet in new slot to avoid clashing with Poldark

The popular drama starts next month but bosses are keen to ensure they're not locked in a ratings war.