Cold Feet will return for a NINTH series with six brand new episodes set to air on ITV in 2020 By Andrew Bullock For Mailonline Published: 17:06 BST, 20 June 2019 | Updated: 17:06 BST, 20 June 2019 Viewcomments Cold Feet has been recommissioned for a ninth season. The ITV comedy/drama, which was rebooted in 2016 after a 15 year hiatus, will be back in 2020 for a six-episode run. The news was announced on Thursday that the BAFTA-winning show will be helmed once again by creator and writer Mike Bullen. Cloud nine! Cold Feet has been recommissioned for a ninth season The Manchester-based series will begin shooting later this year, with returning stars James Nesbitt, Hermione Norris, Robert Bathurst, Fay Ripley and John Thomson back for more. At the end of series eight Jenny (Fay Ripley) was dealing with her cancer treatment and with husband Pete (John Thomson) by her side, preparing herself for the long road ahead. David (Robert Bathurst) was putting his life back together with the support of his friends. Karen (Hermione Norris) and Adam (James Nesbitt) were figuring out the boundaries of their burgeoning relationship and the impact it had on the close knit group. Return! The Manchester-based series will begin shooting later this year, with returning stars James Nesbitt, Hermione Norris, Robert Bathurst, Fay Ripley and John Thomson back for more And so fans of the long-running show will be eager to know how this all pans out, as a new dynamic is brought to the series. ITV's Polly Hill said: 'We’re delighted to be returning to Manchester for more of Cold Feet. 'The audience reaction to the last series was incredible with many saying it’s getting better with age! We’re pleased to be working again with Mike Bullen whose moving, funny, complex and absorbing scripts are a joy to commission.' Mike Bullen added: 'I think we were all overwhelmed by the amazing response to the latest series. Jenny's cancer in particular seemed to touch a nerve with viewers. 'There are still stories to tell for these characters but I'm conscious that we've raised the bar. 'The delight at being recommissioned has already been replaced by trepidation at the weight of expectation.' Share or comment on this article: All rights reserved for this news site dailymail and under his responsibility