The six-part series will pick up after the end of series eight, where Jenny (Fay Ripley) prepared herself for the rest of her cancer treatment with husband Pete (John Thomson) by her side.

David (Robert Bathurst) was slowly rebuilding his life after becoming homeless, while Adam (James Nesbitt) and Karen (Hermione Norris) were coming to terms with their new romantic relationship and the impact it had on the rest of the group.

Polly Hill, Head of ITV Drama commissioned the new series and commented: “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!”

The Manchester based sitcom will begin filming later in 2019 with Big Talk Productions continuing to produce the series for ITV.

“Jenny's cancer in particular seemed to touch a nerve with viewers,” added Mike Bullen, creator and writer of Cold Feet.

“There are still stories to tell for these characters but I'm conscious that we've raised the bar.”

The ninth series of Cold Feet airs on ITV in 2020.