Episode 1
Going Bodmin
After developing a sudden fear of blood, successful surgeon Dr. Martin Ellingham abandons London for a general practice in a quiet Cornish hamlet.
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Doc Martin
2004TV-PG10 seasons8.3 / 10
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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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.
Season 1 episodes
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Episode 2
Gentlemen Prefer
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.
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Episode 3
Sh*t Happens
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.
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Episode 4
The Portwenn Effect
After turning down lovely teacher Louisa's invitation to a village dance, the socially awkward Doc treats a park ranger with an unusual problem.
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Episode 5
Of All the Harbours in All the Towns
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.
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Episode 6
Haemophobia
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.
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More about Doc Martin
Cast
Martin ClunesDr. Martin Ellingham
Caroline CatzLouisa Glasson
Lucy PunchElaine Denham
Katherine ParkinsonPauline Lamb
Stephanie ColeJoan Norton
Angeline Ball
Joe AbsolomAl Large
Ian McNeiceBert LargeCredits
- Created by
- Dominic Minghella
- Written by
- Dominic Minghella, Aschlin Ditta, Julian Unthank, Jack Lothian
Production details
- Status
- Ended
- Series type
- Scripted
- Episodes
- 77
- Original language
- English
Networks & production
ITV1United Kingdom
Buffalo PicturesUnited Kingdom- Homerun Productions
Themes
cornwall, englanddoctorfamiliarformer surgeonmedical detectivesmall village
