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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- Seasons
- 10
- Episodes aired
- 77
- Latest aired
- S10E08
- Total runtime
- 1d 19h
Timeline when each season aired
- Season 1 September 2004 – October 2004 6 episodes
- Season 2 November 2005 – January 2006 8 episodes
- the show was away for 1 year and 8 months
- Season 3 September 2007 – November 2007 7 episodes
- the show was away for 1 year and 10 months
- Season 4 September 2009 – November 2009 8 episodes
- the show was away for 1 year and 10 months
- Season 5 September 2011 – October 2011 8 episodes
- the show was away for 1 year and 10 months
- Season 6 September 2013 – October 2013 8 episodes
- the show was away for 1 year and 10 months
- Season 7 September 2015 – November 2015 8 episodes
- the show was away for 1 year and 10 months
- Season 8 September 2017 – November 2017 8 episodes
- the show was away for 1 year and 10 months
- Season 9 September 2019 – November 2019 8 episodes
- the show was away for 2 years and 9 months
- Season 10 September 2022 – October 2022 8 episodes
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S05E01 Preserve the Romance
September 12 · 46min find the promo
Show synopsis
The curmudgeonly GP struggles to come to terms with his new role as a father, having planned to resume his career as a consultant in London before the arrival of his and Louisa's as-yet unnamed son. To make matters worse, he begins to have serious doubts about the competency of his replacement Dr Di Dibbs when she misdiagnoses a patient as well as herself. Martin is then dealt a devastating personal blow after hearing his aunt Joan has died. (This Episode Is Rated TV-PG-V)
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S05E02 Dry Your Tears
September 19 · 47min find the promo
Show synopsis
The GP returns to his former post at the surgery after the departure of Dr Dibbs, agreeing to stay until a replacement is found. He persuades a reluctant Louisa to move into his house so he can help raise their son, and suggests they could all move to London together in the future. Martin then delivers the eulogy at his aunt Joan's funeral and speaks to her sister Ruth, who proves to be just as cantankerous as he is.
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S05E03 Born With A Shotgun
September 26 · 47min find the promo
Show synopsis
New receptionist Morwenna Newcross gets off to a bad start after arriving late on her first day, and her hyperactive behaviour leads Martin to believe she is high on drugs. Ruth tries to deal with an intruder on the farm who has stolen the hub caps from her car, and the sleepless nights begin to take their toll on Martin and Louisa, who are running out of ways to comfort their constantly wailing baby.
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S05E04 Mother Knows Best
October 3 · 47min find the promo
Show synopsis
Louisa's hippie mother Eleanor arrives in the village, immediately taking over Martin's kitchen to prepare a herbal tonic, which she later gives to the baby to stop his crying. A culinary rivalry develops between Bert and Mark Bridge, the landlord of the Crab and Lobster pub, at Portwenn Fun Day with both keen to take advantage of the event by providing food for the spectators.
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S05E05 Remember Me
October 10 · 47min find the promo
Show synopsis
PC Penhale is shocked by the unexpected arrival of his ex-wife Maggie, who appears to have forgotten that they separated years ago and wants to know why he left her. Eleanor goes on a date with local fisherman Paul Hale, an old friend she has not seen since school, while Martin and Louisa finally agree on a name for their baby
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S05E06 Don't Let Go
October 17 · 47min find the promo
Show synopsis
Maggie gets the all-clear from the doctor and decides she will return to Bude, forcing PC Penhale to take desperate measures to persuade her to stay in Portwenn. Ruth uncovers a raft of family heirlooms while clearing out a barn at the farm, and the mounting tension between Martin and Louisa peaks when she discovers he has booked a date for James Henry's christening without consulting her.
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S05E07 Cats and Sharks
October 24 · 47min find the promo
Show synopsis
Bert Large's restaurant business is financial trouble. He can't even afford the food and drink for a charity event to raise money for Florence Dingle's cat sanctuary. Mrs Dingle is distraught. She desperately needs the money to continue to look after the cats and kittens in her care. Bert is also being chased by loan sharks Alastair Tonken and his son Norman for the repayment of £1,000 they gave him to clear his debts, warning of repercussions if he doesn't pay up.
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S05E08 Ever After
October 31 · 47min find the promo
Show synopsis
Mrs Tishell decides she can no longer hide her love for Martin and, fuelled by a cocktail of drugs, takes drastic action. While James Henry is in her care, she boards a bus out of Portwenn and leaves a message for Dr Ellingham to `meet them at the castle', forcing Martin, Louisa, Ruth and PC Penhale to mount a desperate search for the pair.