There’s probably only one show on TV that could make a siege both funny and touching, and that’s Cold Feet.
As the comeback series wound up, there were loose ends being tied all over the place – a son coming out here, a couple of wedding proposals there – but that didn’t mean there wasn’t time for a big, grandstanding set-piece.
And that took the form of Adam and Pete, on a mission to an off licence to buy booze, getting caught in a siege with a biscuit-munching armed robber.
When you wanna get back to the party but you're at a hold up and SOMEBODY NEEDS TO PAY FOR THE BISCUITS ALREADY #ColdFeet pic.twitter.com/q5HlnXpJGP
— ITV (@ITV) October 24, 2016
No, it’s fair to say we weren’t expecting that.
Bloody ell #ColdFeet
— (((Christine))) (@justme44xx) October 24, 2016
Aaagh #ColdFeet
— Claire Godwin (@ClaireGodwin1) October 24, 2016
Well that was a tad unexpected. #ColdFeet
— Aaron Richardson (@AaronLR1991) October 24, 2016
That escalated quickly. #ColdFeet
— David (@discokidnap) October 24, 2016
It was tense. Because we know the Cold Feet producers aren’t shy about killing off our favourite characters.
No don't shoot Adam!!! 🙈 #ColdFeet
— Michelle Palagano (@Shellby1978) October 24, 2016
I swear to God! If either Pete or Adam get hurt I will hunt you down, writers!! 😡😡😡 #ColdFeet
— Gillian Hudson (@JillHudson21) October 24, 2016
Surely the writer of #Coldfeet isn't going to break our hearts for the second time in twenty years 😬
— James Wharton (@jameswharton) October 24, 2016
When the police arrived, Adam took the phone to negotiate.
Unfortunately they thought he might be the gunman, not one of the hostages.
Is this because of my accent ? Thats racist 😂😂😂😂 #ColdFeet
— kyleblackshaw (@kyleblackshaw3) October 24, 2016
#Adam: Is that because of my accent? God that's racist
— Emma Adwoa Sawyerr (@Purple_Worship) October 24, 2016
How are they making a hostage scene so funny? #Genius#ColdFeet
Some weren’t having it though.
Bet it's a plastic gun #ColdFeet
— Julie T (@julietindle74) October 24, 2016
And it turned out…
😂😂😂😂it's a replica !! 😂😂😂 #ColdFeet
— Gillian Hudson (@JillHudson21) October 24, 2016
Yeah, Adam finally managed to convince the robber to give him the gun, it turned out it was a replica anyway. Not so dramatic after all.
But it did lead to some wonderfully touching dialogue between Adam and Pete as they discussed the important things in their lives as the threat of death apparently hung over them.
It was one of many highlights in a particularly fine episode.
#ColdFeet A triumphant return and best and funniest episode yet. Can't wait for the next series #ColdFeetParty
— John McGowan 🇪🇺 (@johnamcgowan) October 24, 2016
Kudos and congratulations to all five of these excellent actors. Superb. Applause#ColdFeet pic.twitter.com/S866VbPEtE
— Emma Adwoa Sawyerr (@Purple_Worship) October 24, 2016
Oh gosh that was so good. #ColdFeet - loved every minute. Emotional roller coaster at times
— Claire Godwin (@ClaireGodwin1) October 24, 2016
And the good news? We’ll be seeing them all again next year…
What a finale, thanks for watching! We'll miss the gang but can't wait to see them again next year! #ColdFeet pic.twitter.com/3vMlNJQOqK
— ITV (@ITV) October 24, 2016
