Doc Martin (2004)
- TV comedy drama
- ITV1
- 2004 - 2022
- 79 episodes (10 series)
Comedy drama following the trials and tribulations of a socially challenged surgeon turned GP working in Cornwall. Stars Martin Clunes. Also features Caroline Catz, Ian McNeice, Joe Absolom, Selina Cadell, John Marquez and more.
- Series 10, Episode 7 repeated Friday at 8pm on ITV3
- Streaming rank this week: 1,376
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Series 7, Episode 1 - Rescue Me
Further details
After their tumultuous time last series, Louisa has gone for a break to visit her mother in Spain and to have some time to think, and get some perspective on their relationship. Martin is faced with the questions: will Louisa come back to him; and what can he do to make sure that she does?
Martin knows that he needs to change for the sake of his marriage, and seeks out a therapist to try and effect this change. Aunt Ruth manages to find him someone very well qualified, Dr Rachel Timoney.
However, life in Portwenn transpires to get in Martin's way, in the shape of Steve Baker, and the lifeboat training exercise. Martin is not the only person inconvenienced.
Steve and his assistant Barry are meant to be helping Al get his new Bed and Breakfast ready in time for his first guests arriving, but Steve is never there and half the walls still haven't been plastered. Al can't even rely on his father or Morwenna for help, as Bert is upset that Al hasn't wanted his help in the past, and Morwenna has been roped into the lifeboat training exercise by her new flat-mate Janice).
When Steve collapses at the wheel of the lifeboat, the mock rescue becomes a real-life rescue, and Martin and PC Penhale race out to help Morwenna to save Steve's life. But marooned at sea, Martin is going to have trouble getting back in time to speak to Louisa and is in danger of missing his first scheduled therapy session.
Broadcast details
- Date
- Monday 7th September 2015
- Time
- 9pm
- Channel
- ITV1
- Length
- 60 minutes
Cast & crew
Martin Clunes | Dr Martin Ellingham |
Caroline Catz | Louisa Glasson |
Ian McNeice | Bert Large |
Joe Absolom | Al Large |
John Marquez | PC Penhale |
Eileen Atkins | Aunt Ruth Ellingham |
Jessica Ransom | Morwenna Newcross |
Robyn Addison | Janice |
Emily Bevan | Dr Rachel Timoney |
Ella Ainsworth | Becky Trevean |
Iain Marshall | Postman |
Joss Porter | Barry |
Paul Thornley | Gerry |
Daniel Ryan | Steve Baker |
Dominic Coleman | News Presenter |
Jack Lothian | Writer |
Evie Bergson (as Evie Bergson-Korn) | Script Editor |
Lindsay Sharp | Script Editor |
Nigel Cole | Director |
Philippa Braithwaite | Producer |
Mark Crowdy | Executive Producer |
Sandy Poustie | Associate Producer |
Nick McPhee | Editor |
Anthony Ainsworth | Production Designer |
Colin Towns | Composer |
Kirstie Falkous | Creative Consultant Producer |
John Regier | Creative Consultant Producer |
Video
Doc Martin - Series 7, Longer Trailer
Martin Clunes returns to Cornwall to play the nation's favourite grumpy medic in a brand new series of Doc Martin.
Featuring: Martin Clunes (Dr Martin Ellingham).
Press
TV review: Doc Martin
There's something slightly less restful than usual about that woolly-pully of a show, Doc Martin (Saturday, 8.10pm, TV One) - the knowledge that this is the final series and the wretched man has limited time to sort himself out.
Jane Clifton, Stuff.co.nz, 1st December 2015