Episode 1
To The Lighthouse
46m9.5 / 10
Martin's medical career remains under scrutiny, as a GMC representative has come to assess him and his surgery.
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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.
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Episode 2
The Shock of the New
46m9.5 / 10
Martin's GMC report requires he passes three refresher courses which will then decide whether he is deemed fit to practice, starting with phlebotomy.
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Directed by Nigel ColeWritten by Aschlin DittaGuest stars Eileen Atkins, Jessica Ransom, John Marquez, Rosalie Craig, Angela Curran, Rosie Ede, Buffy Davis, Jeremy Swift
Episode 3
S.W.A.L.K.
46m9.5 / 10
Ruth is concerned about becoming increasingly forgetful, and is even more perturbed when Martin offers to perform a mini mental state examination.
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Episode 4
Paint it Black
46m9.5 / 10
Martin has his second GMC assessment - mock surgery - and Buddy is missing. Meanwhile, Ken's arrival does not bring good news for Al and Bert, and Penhale unhappy with the arrival of his predecessor, Mark Mylow, who tries to take charge of his investigation.
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Directed by Charles PalmerGuest stars Jacqueline Clarke
Episode 5
Wild West Country
45m9.5 / 10
Martin investigates after local farmer Dennis Thorpe shoots at Robert for taking some of his eggs. Meanwhile, Emily returns to the surgery to see Martin after her acne medication caused a bad reaction, a secret bidder buys the Crab and Lobster pub, and Louisa ponders if she should see a fertility specialist.
Episode credits
Directed by Charles Palmer
Episode 6
Equilibrium
45m9.5 / 10
Martin and Louisa have their first fertility consultation with Dr Emma Ryder. Meanwhile, a case of vandalism at a local surf school is reported and PC Joe Penhale investigates. Elsewhere, Dr Edward Mullen returns to the surgery, and Bert is feeling the pressure from Caitlin. Starring Martin Clunes, Lucy Russell and Conleth Hill.
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Directed by Charles PalmerGuest stars Sofia Oxenham
Episode 7
Single White Bevy
46m9.5 / 10
Martin has to rush Buddy the dog to the vets. Meanwhile, Mrs Tishell's young cousin Sarah joins her for some work experience, but it does not go to plan, and one of Louisa's clients arrives at the surgery unannounced, posing a dilemma.
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Episode 8
Licence to Practice
46m9.5 / 10finale
Martin rushes to Ruth's for a medical emergency, and preparations for Morwenna and Al's wedding do not go to plan. Elsewhere, Martin takes his final GMC assessment under the watchful eye of eminent surgeon Bernard Newton, who monitors Martin's skills in assisted surgery.
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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
