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.
Cast: Martin Clunes, Caroline Catz, Joe Absolom
6 episodes
1. Going BodminAfter developing a sudden fear of blood, successful surgeon Dr. Martin Ellingham abandons London for a general practice in a quiet Cornish hamlet.TV-14CC1 h 0 minSep 2, 2004
2. Gentlemen PreferQuirky Doc Martin opens his village practice, only to discover that most of his 'patients' enjoy using his waiting room as a makeshift social club.TV-14CC47minSep 9, 2004
3. Sh*t HappensWhen 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.TV-14CC47minSep 16, 2004
4. The Portwenn EffectAfter turning down lovely teacher Louisa's invitation to a village dance, the socially awkward Doc treats a park ranger with an unusual problem.TV-14CC47minSep 23, 2004
5. Of All the Harbours in All the TownsWhen 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.TV-14CC1 h 0 minSep 30, 2004
6. HaemophobiaUpon 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.TV-14CC1 h 0 minOct 7, 2004
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Doc Martin
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.
Creators and cast
- Created by
- Dominic Minghella
- Studio
- Buffalo Pictures, Homerun Productions
Maturity rating
TV-14Check the rating before watching with younger viewers.
Audio languages
Hungarian, German, English, Spanish
