Doc Martin. Image shows from L to R: Louisa Glasson (Caroline Catz), Dr Martin Ellingham (Martin Clunes). Copyright: ITV
Doc Martin

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.

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Series 7, Episode 2 - The Shock Of The New

After Martin's first session with psychotherapist Dr Rachel Timoney, we see he may have met his match: if anyone is going to be able to help Martin change, then Dr Timoney seems well qualified.

Further details

Doc Martin. Dr Martin Ellingham (Martin Clunes). Copyright: Buffalo Pictures / Homerun Productions

Louisa's return further raises questions around their relationship: in order to stay together, perhaps they need to spend more time apart, until they have worked through their issues.

Meanwhile, Al welcomes his first fishing guests, but an uninvited one means that a good review is definitely not guaranteed.

Bert decides to try to boost trade at the restaurant by joining an online voucher scheme, and offering a 2 for 1 lobster special with the help of Gus, a local fisherman. Morwenna thinks her responsibilities in the surgery have increased, and asks Martin for a pay rise.

Louisa, her return to work at school imminent, has to find a new babysitter to look after James Henry, and reluctantly decides to offer Janice a trial.

Aunt Ruth has to face up to the fact that there is no escaping the ageing process, but doesn't want Martin to be constantly making her accept her health limitations.

PC Penhale receives his new police issue Taser, but Portwenn does not exactly present opportunities to use it.

Broadcast details

Date
Monday 14th September 2015
Time
9pm
Channel
ITV1
Length
60 minutes

Repeats

Show past repeats

Date Time Channel
Friday 15th July 2016 9:00pm ITV1
Saturday 5th November 2016 8:00pm ITV3
Friday 21st July 2017 8:00pm ITV3
Friday 1st December 2017 8:00pm ITV3
Sunday 11th November 2018 11:40am ITV1
Friday 5th April 2019 9:30pm ITV3
Sunday 21st July 2019 7:00pm ITV3
Friday 10th January 2020 9:00pm ITV3
Tuesday 21st April 2020 7:00pm ITV1
Tuesday 11th August 2020 7:00pm ITV1
Friday 18th September 2020 8:00pm ITV3
Tuesday 8th December 2020 10:35am ITV3
Friday 25th June 2021 9:00pm ITV3
Friday 18th March 2022 8:00pm ITV3
Tuesday 14th June 2022 9:00pm ITV1
Friday 7th October 2022 9:00pm ITV3
Friday 7th July 2023 8:00pm ITV3
Sunday 9th July 2023 10:35am ITV3
Friday 1st September 2023 8:00pm ITV3
Sunday 3rd September 2023 8:50am ITV3

Cast & crew

Cast
Martin Clunes Dr Martin Ellingham
Caroline Catz Louisa Glasson
Ian McNeice Bert Large
Joe Absolom Al Large
Selina Cadell Mrs Tishell
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
Guest cast
Melanie Walters Heather Merchant
Bruce Alexander Paul Merchant
Jason Baughan Fisherman Gus
June Marlow Mrs Chubbin
Yasmin Wilde Min
Fiona Mason Female Tourist
Benjamin Symes Young Husband
Rebecca Hulbert (as Rebbeca Hulbert) Young Wife
Emma Handy Estate Agent
Julie Neubert Mrs Harris
Emma Spurgin Hussey Clare Milson
Writing team
Evie Bergson (as Evie Bergson-Korn) Script Editor
Lindsay Sharp Script Editor
Julian Unthank Writer
Production team
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

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