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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S08E01 Mysterious Ways
September 20 · 47min find the promo
Show synopsis
Wedding bells are set to ring for PC Penhale and Janice, but nothing ever goes smoothly in Portwenn.
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S08E02 Sons and Lovers
September 27 · 47min find the promo
Show synopsis
Martin and Louisa search for a nursery now that Janice has left, and Mrs Tishell is shocked to find out that Al has very high blood pressure. Louisa also helps with the diagnosis of a pupil, which spurs her on to explore the possibilities of a change of career. This is not welcome news for Martin, who dislikes any kind of change, even if it could be for the better. Elsewhere, Ruth is approached about selling her farm.
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S08E03 Farewell My Lovely
October 4 find the promo
Show synopsis
Martin is left holding the baby when Louisa has to take Year Six pupils sailing. He has to collect James from nursery every afternoon, but with surgery hours Martin is constantly late.
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S08E04 Faith
October 11 find the promo
Show synopsis
Morwenna’s parents Jack and Tara pay a surprise visit, having been working as missionaries in Kenya. However, the reunion is tinged with sadness when it turns out that Morwenna’s mother has liver cancer, and has decided against treatment because of her faith. Louisa’s first online call for her new course does not go as planned – especially when Martin tells the lecturer exactly what he thinks – and Joe investigates a break-in at the school where nothing has been stolen. Martin Clunes stars in the comedy drama, with Jessica Ransom, Caroline Catz, John Marquez, Kevin Doyle and Rebecca Lacey.
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S08E05 From the Mouths of Babes
October 18 find the promo
Show synopsis
Louisa has problems at school with Toby, Angela Sim’s Nephew. Meanwhile, Al has a ‘Large Whiskey’ order and has to ask Bert for some help, and Mrs Tishell seems to be having a delayed onset of mourning. Elsewhere, Martin and Louisa decide to try Mel’s suggestions of using amber beads to help James while he is teething.
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S08E06 Accidental Hero
October 25 find the promo
Show synopsis
Penhale decides to have a Police Open day to raise community awareness, but the only genuine visitor is an angry farmer who has had three of her sheep stolen. Meanwhile, Morwenna decides to take Al away for the weekend to try out Hannah’s new glamping site, but the trip does not go well as Al accidently burns down the yurt. Elsewhere, James has started biting not only Louisa but other children at the nursery. Louisa speaks to Tina about it, but is surprised to find out Tina has spoken to their lecturer about it too.
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S08E07 Blade on the Feather
November 1 find the promo
Show synopsis
Martin wakes up to an empty bed. When he goes looking for Louisa he discovers she is trying to write her resignation letter.
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S08E08 All My Trials
November 8 find the promo
Show synopsis
Martin prepares to face his hearing, but despite having closed the practice, he finds all his patients are trying to make appointments. An American tourist who visited Portwenn previously returns to the town, hoping to research her family tree. However, she also has a medical issue, and comes to the troubled doctor seeking his advice. Louisa goes to see Chris to find out how serious the situation is, while the townsfolk take steps to show Martin how much he is appreciated.