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Doc Martin (2004)
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Doc Martin is a British television comedy drama series starring Martin Clunes in the title role. It was created by Dominic Minghella after the character of Dr. Martin Bamford in the 2000 comedy film Saving Grace. The show is set in the fictional seaside village of Portwenn and filmed on location in the village of Port Isaac, Cornwall, England, with most interior scenes shot in a converted local barn. Five series aired between 2004 and 2011, together with a feature-length special that aired on Christmas Day 2006. Series 6 began airing on ITV on 2 September 2013.
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Martin ClunesDr. Martin Ellingham
Caroline CatzLouisa Glasson
Joe AbsolomAl Large
Ian McNeiceBert Large
Selina CadellMrs Tishell
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9 episodes · First aired 2001-01-01
E01
Doc Martin
2001-01-01 · 86 min
When obstetrician Martin Bamford learns that his wife has been unfaithful to him with all three of his best mates, he decides to leave London for a short while to clear his head and decide what to do next. He heads to the village of Port Isaac in Cornwall where he had spent some time as a boy. He's a bit of an oddity in the village and some at least suspect he may be there for no good reason. He soon makes friends and finds himself working on a fishing boat and enjoying a somewhat carefree life. Someone in the village is distributing poison pen letters of a sort with messages or photos stuck inside jellies that people find on their doorstep. Soon, some of the villagers point the finger at Martin who thinks those accusing him are daft.
E02
Doc Martin and the Legend of the Cloutie
2003-04-30 · 75 min
Doctor Bamford has had enough of village life and is desperate for some distance from inquisitive Cornish neighbours. When the local estate agent shows him Tregunnt Farm " derelict and miles from anywhere " it's love at first sight. But the Bowden family from London also have their eye on the property with a view to developing the surrounding land into ugly holiday cottages. After being gazumped, the Doc decides to try and spook the family into leaving by pretending to be the Beast of Bodmin.
E03
On the Edge (Christmas Special)
2006-12-25
The tranquility of Portwenn is disturbed when a group of birdwatchers descends on the village in search of a rare bird. Pauline announces that she wants to go to university, so Martin has to start looking for another receptionist. Louisa's father Terry arrives unannounced in Portwenn - could this have an effect on the relationship between Martin and Louisa?
E04
Season 1 Outtakes
DVD extra: Outtakes and bloopers from Season 1
E05
Season 2 Behind the Scenes
E06
It's Always Sunny in Portwenn
Season 8 Bonus Feature
E07
Behind-the-Scenes Featurettes
Season 8 Bonus Feature
E08
Christmas Special 2022
2022-12-25 · 68 min
Portwenn’s grumpy GP seems determined to cast himself as the Grinch, his first move here being to disappoint the kids by snatching Santa from his grotto because he suspects him of having a contagious skin condition. And don’t get the Doc started on the dangers of displaying trees indoors. They’re a fire hazard, apparently. With all this in mind, you’d think he’d be immune to the magic of Christmas, but this series finale tries to get Martin to see the error of his ways. Rather touchingly, it must be said. And, what’s more, there’s not a National Elf Service joke in sight.
E09
Farewell Doc Martin
2022-12-29 · 65 min
Caroline Catz takes viewers behind the scenes of Doc Martin to discover the secrets of the ITV drama’s huge success in a special documentary, Farewell Doc Martin.
Season 1
6 episodes · First aired 2004-09-02 · ★ 8.1
E01
Going Bodmin
2004-09-02 · 60 min
After developing a sudden fear of blood, successful surgeon Dr. Martin Ellingham abandons London for a general practice in a quiet Cornish hamlet.
E02
Gentlemen Prefer
2004-09-09 · 47 min
Quirky Doc Martin opens his village practice, only to discover that most of his 'patients' enjoy using his waiting room as a makeshift social club.
E03
Sh*t Happens
2004-09-16 · 47 min
When a nasty stomach virus hits Portwenn, half the village takes ill, and Doc thinks he has traced the virus's source to the local swimming pool.
E04
The Portwenn Effect
2004-09-23 · 47 min
After turning down lovely teacher Louisa's invitation to a village dance, the socially awkward Doc treats a park ranger with an unusual problem.
E05
Of All the Harbours in All the Towns
2004-09-30 · 60 min
When one of his Aunt Joan's former beaus comes back to Portwenn to woo her, Doc must butt in after discovering the man has a serious heart condition.
E06
Haemophobia
2004-10-07 · 60 min
Upon discovering Doc's fear of blood, the village starts buzzing with the news. Bert insists on playing a practical joke, but Doc isn't laughing.
