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Cold Feet - The Complete 1st Series [1997]
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Mike Bullen's comedy drama was about the human condition writ large, but although its six characters go through a life's worth of emotions in each series and the action consistently draws on elements of farce, Cold Feet never strays too far from the bounds of credibility. Initially James Nesbitt (Adam) and John Thomson (Pete) provided the comic core but, as the series developed, Fay Ripley (Jenny), Hermione Norris (Karen) and Robert Bathurst (David) all proved they had comic capabilities worth exploiting. Series One begins with Adam and Rachel celebrating an anniversary of sorts. Adam, revealing a propensity for slushy romanticism, decides to make a song and dance about it with fairly disastrous consequences. It's this same romanticism that gets him into trouble as a charming but incorrigible womaniser in later episodes. But not before the couple move in together, explore their sexual fantasies and then watch as the shine of love gets tarnished by petty irritations and Rachel's intolerance of Adam's bad habits. Meanwhile after all their struggles to conceive, Jenny gives birth to baby Adam which leaves her and Pete exhausted and wistful about their long-gone social life. By the end of the series David and Karen have gone one stage further and tried marriage counselling after David started having problems in the bedroom department. This takes some feats of persuasion on Karen's part--one of David's defining characteristics is his constant worry about what other people think--but the yuppie couple do see some of the benefits in Series Two. Like all good drama, the series ends with a cliffhanger in the form of some bombshell news from Rachel, who is last seen boarding a train for London. --Emma Perry Enjoy it but be prepared to buy the next 4 discs!
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Editorial
Amazon.co.uk Review
Before Cold Feet, there was sitcom and there was drama. This 1997 newcomer straddled both worlds effortlessly and single-handedly seemed to create a new genre for its mother channel, ITV. Set in Manchester, the action revolved around three couples at different stages of the relationship development continuum. In the pilot Adam and Rachel (who dominated the plot) were barely a couple at all, Pete and Jenny were desperately trying to conceive their first child and their friends David and Karen were married with a toddler called Josh. This is one of those rare but delightful examples of a sharp-witted and sassy script being wedded in perfect bliss to the actors's performances (as long as Helen Baxendale, who is decorative but lacks timing, didn't grace the screen for too long).
Cold Feet - You will spend hours with this series!!!
Review date: 2003-07-07 Rating: 10 out of 10
I knew I liked this series when I bought it, I only found out how much after sitting through all 5 series. There is a good mix of comedy, realism (well almost) and some great surreal 'out-take' moments.
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Reviews
Fancy the show, hate the product!
Review date: 2003-04-16 Rating: 2 out of 10
Why, oh why, do the producers of these fantastic sereies show complete ignorance and disregard people who suffer from hearing problems? Aren't we entitled to get at least some decent english substitles?
And what about countries which their citizens are not so familiar with English, yet want to have the DVDs of these series? Are they supposed to take the services of a translator? A word to the producers of this product - You shouldn't be lazy! get on your feet and make this product have some substitles - at least in English. Show some respect to other countries and/or to people who suffer from hearing problems. You may be losing a lot of money by keeping those customers away!
Signed, a person who doesn't hear well. Be asahmed!
I couldn't stop laughing while watching this video!
Review date: 2001-11-07 Rating: 10 out of 10
I purchased this video set when I was feeling a bit low to try and cheer myself up. It certainly worked as it is the funniest laugh a minute video I have ever watched! The humour would appeal to most people I know so I would most defineltey recomend this to anyone!
Great Program, shame about the subtitles
Review date: 2001-03-02 Rating: 2 out of 10
Having enjoyed the series on TV, my wife and I were very excited when it came out on DVD.
What a let down!
Of the quality of the program there is no doubt. However, why no subtitles? Who produces a DVD without subtitles! It was subtitled on the TV. Can the deaf not enjoy good television also?
We are both very disappointed.
It is a really good programe
Review date: 2000-11-30 Rating: 8 out of 10
i all the carectors i like the affairs of that fat man and tht spanish lady. I like the bit when the man and the lady are trying to have a baby.
Product Details/Specifications
Actor(s):
Rosie Cavaliero
Liam O'Brien (II)
Yasmin Bannerman
Laurie Jenkins
Daniel O'Brien (III)
Director(s):
Recording label: Granada Media
Manufacturer: Granada Media
EAN: 5024165912454
Binding: DVD
Number of items: 1
Format: PAL, Widescreen,
Release date: 2003-09-22
Number of discs: 2
Aspect ratio: 1.33:1
Audience rating: Suitable for 15 years and over
Region code: 2
Running time: 360 minutes
Theatrical release date: 2000-12-11
Language: English (Original Language)