Cold Feet

Stars John Thomson, James Nesbitt, Fay Ripley, Hermione Norris and Robert Bathurst on why their new series is a return to form…

Monday / ITV

We talk to John Thomson, Hermione Norris, James Nesbitt, Fay Ripley and Robert Bathurst, who reveal what awaits pals Pete, Karen, Adam, Jenny and David in the new series of the warm-hearted comedy drama. see page 14

In a suburban garden in Greater Manchester, James Nesbitt is busy barbecuing sausages and talking to Robert Bathurst as John Thomson brings out bottles and glasses. And inside, Hermione Norris and Fay Ripley chat away happily as they wait for their cues.

It’s last June and TV Times has been invited on set ahead of this week’s return of ITV comedy drama Cold Feet.

We’re watching a scene being filmed that appears to be an idyllic moment of summery peace for close-knit pals Adam (James), David (Robert), Pete (John),

Karen (Hermione) and Jenny (Fay).

But as events unfold, it’s clear that secrets and tensions lie below the surface…

During a break in filming, we sat down with James, who turns 54 on 15 January, Robert, 61, John, 49, Hermione, 51, and

Fay, 52, to find out what surprises and shocks the latest six-part series has in store for their characters…