Doc Martin

Synopsis

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.

First Air Date: 2004-09-02

Last Air Date: 2022-10-26

Number of Seasons: 10

Number of Episodes: 77

Created By: Dominic Minghella

Networks: ITV1

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Top Cast

Martin Clunes as Dr. Martin Ellingham
Caroline Catz as Louisa Glasson
Joe Absolom as Al Large
Ian McNeice as Bert Large
Selina Cadell as Mrs Tishell
Katherine Parkinson as Pauline Lamb
Angeline Ball as N/A
Jake Wood as Jimmy Dobbs
Lia Williams as N/A
Stewart Wright as N/A

Seasons

Specials (2001) - (9 Episodes)

Season 1 (2004) - (6 Episodes)

Season 2 (2005) - (8 Episodes)

Season 3 (2007) - (7 Episodes)

Season 4 (2009) - (8 Episodes)

Season 5 (2011) - (8 Episodes)

Season 6 (2013) - (8 Episodes)

Season 7 (2015) - (8 Episodes)

Season 8 (2017) - (8 Episodes)

Season 9 (2019) - (8 Episodes)

Season 10 (2022) - (8 Episodes)

Specials (2001)

No overview available for this season.

Episodes:

Ep. 1: Doc Martin (2001-01-01)

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.
Ep. 2: Doc Martin and the Legend of the Cloutie (2003-04-30)

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.
Ep. 3: 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?
Ep. 4: Season 1 Outtakes

DVD extra: Outtakes and bloopers from Season 1
Ep. 5: Season 2 Behind the Scenes

No overview for this episode.
Ep. 6: It's Always Sunny in Portwenn

Season 8 Bonus Feature
Ep. 7: Behind-the-Scenes Featurettes

Season 8 Bonus Feature
Ep. 8: Christmas Special 2022 (2022-12-25)

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.
Ep. 9: Farewell Doc Martin (2022-12-29)

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.