Doc Martin (2004– )

Trials and tribulations of a socially challenged doctor in Cornwall, England

Creators:

Mark Crowdy, Craig Ferguson, Dominic Minghella

Stars:

Martin Clunes, Caroline Catz, Ian McNeice

1 win & 10 nominations.

Cast

Series cast summary:
Martin Clunes	...	Dr. Martin Ellingham (38 episodes, 2004-2011)
Caroline Catz	...	Louisa Glasson (38 episodes, 2004-2011)
Ian McNeice	...	Bert Large (38 episodes, 2004-2011)
Joe Absolom	...	Al Large (33 episodes, 2004-2011)
Stephanie Cole	...	Joan Norton (27 episodes, 2004-2009)
Katherine Parkinson	...	Pauline Lamb (24 episodes, 2005-2009)
John Marquez	...	PC Penhale (23 episodes, 2007-2011)
Selina Cadell	...	Mrs Tishell (22 episodes, 2004-2011)

Storyline

Dr. Martin Ellingham, a London-based surgeon, relocates to the picturesque seaside village of Port Wenn, establishing himself as the area's general practitioner. He grew up in the area having been raised by his now widowed Aunt Joan Norton. His reasons for leaving London and the high-paid life of a consultant are not clear initially but related to a phobia he has recently developed. He soon meets several of the locals and eccentricity abounds. Martin's situation is made more difficult by what can only be referred as an almost complete lack of an acceptable bedside manner. He is gruff, abrupt and intolerant, not only in issues related to medicine, but to life in general. He and the headmistress of the local school, Louisa Glasson, are clearly attracted to each other and despite their awkwardness, slowly develop a relationship.

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Plot Keywords:

cornwall | medicine | doctor | school | anti social | 

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Genres:

Comedy | Drama

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Details

Official Sites:

ITV [uk]

Country:

UK

Language:

English

Release Date:

2 September 2004 (UK)

Filming Locations:

Boscastle, Cornwall, England, UK

Company Credits

Production Co:

Buffalo Pictures, Homerun Productions

Technical Specs

Runtime:

50 min 50 min (6 episodes)

Sound Mix:

Stereo

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.78 : 1

Did You Know?

Trivia

This series is credited as "arising from" the film Saving Grace. However the main character, played by Martin Clunes in both cases, is called Dr. Martin Bamford in the film and Dr. Martin Ellingham in this series. Also, the personality and the back-story of the two characters are different.

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Quotes

Dr. Martin Ellingham: Ah, Elaine. Any chance of making me a cup of tea?
Elaine Denham: Make it yourself. I'm not the tea girl.
Dr. Martin Ellingham: As you can see, I have patients waiting.
Elaine Denham: Well, best go faster then.
Dr. Martin Ellingham: White, no sugar.

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Connections

Spun-off from Saving Grace (2000)

User Reviews

Who knew Martin Clunes could act?

After years of 'Men Behaving Badly' and 'Have I got News for you', I certainly didn't. After this series I do though.

Someone should teach the Americans how to make this sort of show: funny, whimsical and without a glimmer of preaching, with weird and damaged characters that hug you from the screen, and pathos aplenty. It requires a light hand unfortunately, something that neither Hollywood nor primetime TV in the US is renowned for.

Thank God for the Brits, who've forgotten more about this kind of TV than all the network moguls and writing teams will ever know. Dominic Minghella takes us on an oddball outing worthy of Richard Curtis, and I thank him very much.