List of Cold Feet cast members

The British comedy drama television series "Cold Feet" began in 1998 with six principal cast members: James Nesbitt, Helen Baxendale, John Thomson, Fay Ripley, Robert Bathurst and Hermione Norris.Rice, p. i] All six reprised their roles from the 1997 pilot episode. Thomson's character Pete Gifford was written specifically for him after his performance in creator Mike Bullen's first television project made a positive impression on the producer Christine Langan. [Tibballs, p. 12] Norris originally auditioned for the part of Rachel but was cast as Karen because the role suited her social class. [Tibballs, p. 14] When the fourth series was commissioned, Ripley announced that she no longer wished to play Jenny Gifford, wanting to broaden her career options. [Smith, p. 76] Kimberley Joseph was cast as Jo Ellison, a replacement character who remained on screen until "Cold Feet"'s conclusion. [Smith, p. 170] Significant recurring roles in the series are played by Jacey Salles (Ramona Ramirez, Series 1–5), [Smith, p. 120] Rosie Cavaliero (Amy, Series 2), [Smith, p. 228] Ben Miles (Robert Brown, Series 3), [Smith, p. 104] Yasmin Bannerman (Jessica Barnes, Series 3),Smith, p. 159] Sean Pertwee (Mark Cubitt, Series 4–5), [Smith, p. 219] Richard Armitage (Lee, Series 5) [Smith, p 105] and Lucy Robinson (Robyn Duff, Series 5). Bullen makes numerous Hitchcock-esque cameo appearances; he plays a neighbour and a husband in the first series and a construction worker in the third. [Smith, p. 11]

Nesbitt, Thomson, Ripley and Norris all received British Comedy Awards nominations throughout the series' run. Nesbitt, Thomson and Norris were nominated in 2001, though none won. [cite news|author= Bright, Martin|title= Cold Feet frozen out as Skinner has the last laugh|url= http://www.guardian.co.uk/uk/2001/dec/16/film.artsreviews|work= The Observer|publisher= Guardian News & Media|date= 2001-12-16|accessdate= 2008-08-07] However, Nesbitt did win Best TV Comedy Actor the previous year. [cite web|title= British Comedy Awards 2000 winners|url= http://www.britishcomedyawards.com/pastwinners00.html|work= British Comedy Awards|accessdate= 2008-04-18] Additionally, Ripley received a British Academy Television Award nomination for best actress in 2001. [cite web|title= British Academy of Film and Television Arts Television Nominations (2000)|url= http://www.bafta.org/awards/television/nominations/?year=2000|work= British Academy of Film and Television Arts|accessdate= 2008-04-18]

Despite all receiving equal billing in the credits, the original principal cast members were paid different salaries in the first few years; Baxendale and Nesbitt were the most well-known, so received more than Ripley, Thomson, Norris and Bathurst, who were comparitively less well-known to audiences. Prompted by the continued success of the show, executive producer Andy Harries reviewed the salaries in 2000 and took the decision to pay all six actors the same amount for the third series. [cite video |people= Harries, Andy|year= 2003|title= Interview on bonus disc of "Cold Feet: The Complete Story" DVD|medium= DVD|publisher= Video Collection International] The amount was not publicly disclosed, though was believed to be £20,000 per episode, plus repeat broadcast royalties. [cite news|author= Starrett, Ian|title= Cold Feet puts Nesbitt into the Best Bits|work= The News Letter|publisher= Johnston Press|date= 2000-10-09] [cite news|author= Quigly, Maeve|title= £20,000 a Show; 'Gold feat'|url= http://findarticles.com/p/articles/mi_qn4161/is_20001008/ai_n14520033|work= Sunday Mirror|publisher= MGN Ltd.|date= 2000-10-08] Another pay deal for the fourth series in 2001 increased the cast's salaries to £50,000. For the final series in 2003, they each received £75,000 an episode. [cite news|author= Conlan, Tara|title= Gold Feet|url= http://www.dailymail.co.uk/tvshowbiz/article-90295/Gold-Feet.html|work= Daily Mail|publisher= Associated Newspapers Ltd.|date= 2001-12-17|accessdate= 2008-08-09]

Main cast members are listed in the order they are credited in the opening titles. Other actors are listed alphabetically by the episode in which they first appear.

Main cast members

First appear in Series 3

References

Notes

Bibliography

*cite book |last= Rice|first= Jonathan|title= Cold Feet: A Guide to Life|year= 1999|publisher= Granada Media|location= London|isbn= 0233997326
*cite book |last= Smith|first= Rupert|title= Cold Feet: The Complete Companion|year= 2003|publisher= Granada Media|location= London|isbn= 023300999X
*cite book |last= Tibballs|first= Geoff|title= Cold Feet: The Best Bits…|year= 2000|publisher= André Deutsch Ltd.|location= London|isbn= 0233999248