Doc Martin 2004
What is Doc Martin?
Doc Martin is a British television comedy drama series starring Martin Clunes in the title role. It was created by Dominic Minghella, based on the character of Dr.
- Type
- TV series
- Year
- 2004
- Status
- Ended
- Episodes
- 77
- Runtime
- 50 minutes
- First aired
- Sep 2, 2004
- Last aired
- Oct 26, 2022
- Original language
- EN
- Origin
- FR, GB
- Networks
- ITV1
- Genres
- Comedy, Drama
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Overview
Doc Martin is a British television comedy drama series starring Martin Clunes in the title role. It was created by Dominic Minghella, based on the character of Dr. Martin Bamford from the 2000 film Saving Grace. The show is set in the fictional seaside village of Portwenn and primarily filmed in Port Isaac, Cornwall, with interior scenes shot in a converted barn. The series originally aired between 2004 and 2011, followed by a feature-length special broadcast in 2006. A sixth series premiered in 2013, continuing the story of the socially awkward yet brilliant doctor who relocates from London to rural Cornwall. The program blends medical storylines with comedic elements, focusing on the interactions between the protagonist and the villagers. Additional series were produced in subsequent years, extending the show’s run through 2022. The main cast includes Caroline Catz, Ian McNeice, and Joe Absolom. The series was developed for television by Dominic Minghella, Mark Crowdy, and Craig Ferguson.
Should you watch it?
“A brilliant but abrasive doctor relocates to a picturesque seaside village in this British comedy drama.”
- charming coastal setting
- engaging lead performance
- can be cynical in tone
Watch it if you enjoy character-driven stories set in small, tight-knit communities.
The series features a mix of comedy and drama suitable for general audiences.
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Season 1 · 6 episodes
Open the complete Season 1 guide & lore primer →- E1 Going Bodmin Mytharc Sep 2, 2004
- E2 Gentlemen Prefer Core Sep 9, 2004
- E3 Sh*t Happens Core Sep 16, 2004
- E4 The Portwenn Effect Core Sep 23, 2004
- E5 Of All the Harbours in All the Towns Mytharc Sep 30, 2004
- E6 Haemophobia Mytharc Oct 7, 2004
Season 2 · 8 episodes
- E1 Old Dogs Mytharc Nov 10, 2005
- E2 In Loco Core Nov 17, 2005
- E3 Blood Is Thicker Core Nov 24, 2005
- E4 Aromatherapy Core Dec 1, 2005
- E5 Always On My Mind Core Dec 8, 2005
- E6 The Family Way Core Dec 15, 2005
- E7 Out Of The Woods Mytharc Dec 22, 2005
- E8 Erotomania Mytharc Jan 5, 2006
Season 3 · 7 episodes
- E1 The Apple Doesn't Fall Mytharc Sep 24, 2007
- E2 Movement Core Oct 1, 2007
- E3 City Slickers Core Oct 8, 2007
- E4 The Admirer Core Oct 15, 2007
- E5 The Holly Bears a Prickle Core Oct 15, 2007
- E6 Nowt So Queer Mytharc Oct 22, 2007
- E7 Happily Ever After Mytharc Nov 5, 2007
Season 4 · 8 episodes
- E1 Better the Devil Mytharc Sep 20, 2009
- E2 Uneasy Lies The Head Core Sep 27, 2009
- E3 Perish Together As Fools Core Oct 4, 2009
- E4 Driving Mr McLynn Core Oct 11, 2009
- E5 The Departed Core Oct 18, 2009
- E6 Midwife Crisis Core Oct 25, 2009
- E7 Do Not Disturb Mytharc Nov 1, 2009
- E8 The Wrong Goodbye Mytharc Nov 8, 2009
Season 5 · 8 episodes
- E1 Preserve the Romance Mytharc Sep 12, 2011
- E2 Dry Your Tears Core Sep 19, 2011
- E3 Born With A Shotgun Core Sep 26, 2011
- E4 Mother Knows Best Core Oct 3, 2011
- E5 Remember Me Core Oct 10, 2011
- E6 Don't Let Go Core Oct 17, 2011
- E7 Cats and Sharks Mytharc Oct 24, 2011
- E8 Ever After Mytharc Oct 31, 2011
Frequently asked questions
Who plays the lead role?
Martin Clunes stars as the title character.
Where is the show set?
The series is set in the fictional seaside village of Portwenn.
Where was the show filmed?
It was filmed on location in Port Isaac, Cornwall, England.
How many series aired between 2004 and 2011?
Five series aired during that time period.
Who created the series?
Dominic Minghella created the show.
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