DOC MARTIN is a catchy comedy drama that stars Martin Clunes (Men Behaving Badly) as Martin Ellingham, whose truculence and tactless manner causes mayhem in a small Cornish community. The series details the trials and tribulations of the brash Ellingham, once a celebrated London surgeon who left his job after developing a phobia to blood. After retraining as a general practitioner, he gets a job in the beautiful but sleepy village of Portwenn, replacing their deceased local doctor-but his abrasive personality doesn't exactly mesh with the pace of life in Cornwall.
As Martin moves in and meets the locals, he realizes that adjusting to village life is not going to be smooth sailing.
Despite his disastrous introduction to life in the sleepy village of Portwenn, the former surgeon has decided to stay and give it a go.
Dr. Martin makes his on-air debut at Radio Portwenn, the local radio station and, no surprise, he's not a natural in front of the microphone.
It's time for the Portwenn Players Dance, an auspicious event in the village's social calendar, and Bert the plumber is in charge of selling tickets.
An old flame of Martin's Aunt Joan sails back into her life and whisks her off her feet.
The tourist season has arrived in Portwenn. Disgruntled by the invasion of holidaymakers, Martin grimaces as he makes his way through the crowds.
Dr. Martin Ellingham is still as clumsy as ever when it comes to forming relationships with the opposite sex.
Louisa is nervously awaiting an interview for promotion to head teacher of Portwenn Primary School, and she's anxious to make a good impression.
Bert Large has been hiding a heartbreaking secret from his son Al, which threatens to jeopardize their close relationship.
There's concern in Portwenn that local radio presenter Caroline Bosman has a drink problem.
Irate husband Phil Pratt accuses Dr. Ellingham of killing his wife Helen when he comes to their house to treat her.
Dr. Ellingham's parents, whom he hasn't spoken to in seven years, make a surprise visit to Cornwall to stay with their son.
Mark Mylow intends to marry beautiful Julie Mitchell.
Graham Orchard, a Salvation Army member, arrives in Portwenn to try to trace a missing woman named Emma Lewis.
Having failed to restart his relationship with Louisa Glasson, Martin is forced out of the picture with the arrival of her dad, Terry Glasson.
Having failed to restart his relationship with Louisa Glasson, Martin is forced out of the picture with the arrival of her dad, Terry Glasson.
Portwenn has a new police officer following the departure of PC Mark Mylow after his doomed marriage.
In a life-changing decision, Bert Large abandons his plumbing business to open his own restaurant.
The Oakwoods, a family of city slickers seeking a new life by the sea, set out to disrupt the tranquility of Portwenn.
Portwenn looks set to become a hotbed of passion. Louisa Glasson is furious to discover she has a rival for Doc Martin's affections: glamorous divorcee and hotel owner, Carrie Wilson.
It has taken three seasons, but Doc Martin and Louisa are finally going on their first date.
Portwenn is buzzing with the news of the engagement of Dr Martin Ellingham and Headmistress Louisa Glasson.
Martin manages to offend the local vicar who is due to conduct Martin and Louisa's wedding ceremony by suggesting he has a drinking problem.
Life in the beautiful Cornish village of Portwenn has become ever more infuriating for Dr.
Martin struggles to deal with the news of Louisa's pregnancy.
Martin is shocked to find Louisa and Aunt Joan knocking at his door before his office has opened.
Martin is called to Louisa's new home after she has a dizzy spell while shifting furniture.
Martin is in London to meet with Robert Dashwood, who is leading the selection process for the prestigious London surgeon's job that he has applied for.
Martin meets Portwenn's new midwife, Molly, who will be looking after Louisa.
To solve her farm's money problems, Aunt Joan starts a small bed-and-breakfast business.
Martin and Pauline are surprised by the number of patients coming to see him on the last day before his Surgery closes and he moves to London.
Dr. Martin Ellingham (Martin Clunes) is struggling to come to terms with fatherhood.
With the departure of Dr. Dibbs, Dr. Ellingham moves back into his old surgery, agreeing to stay for a couple of months until a replacement can be appointed.
Sleepless nights are taking their toll on Martin and Louisa.
It's Portwenn Fun Day and the village is buzzing with excitement about this major fund raising event.
P.C. Joe Penhale (John Marquez) has an unexpected visitor - his ex-wife Maggie (Julie Graham).
P.C. Joe Penhale is desperate to keep Maggie and show her he's changed; that he's the macho husband she wants.
Bert Large's restaurant business is in financial trouble.
Mrs. Tishell's (Selina Cadell) long-standing crush on Dr.
Portwenn is buzzing with arrangements for the wedding of the Doc and Louisa.
Martin and Louisa host a disastrous dinner party, the new nanny walks out, and Morwenna advertises for a lodger.
Ruth is invited on Radio Portwenn and attracts an unwanted mystery admirer.
Martin is coerced into taking James to playgroup, while Ruth is having problems with her new neighbor.
Mrs. Tishell returns to the village. Martin has to work out what is wrong with beachcomber Lorna.
Martin's mother returns to Portwenn with some interesting news.
Martin reluctantly agrees to help Louisa hand out awards at her school's sports day.
Louisa has shocking news for Martin, Bert and Jennifer's party goes off with a bang, and Al has a business proposition for Ruth.
We start back in Portwenn with Martin, but Louisa is not there.
After Martin's first session with Dr. Rachel Timoney, we see he may have me this match: if anyone is going to be able to help Martin change, then Dr.
Martin has decided he will be the one to move out of the Surgery to allow Louisa the space she needs, which Louisa does really appreciate.
Louisa and Martin have their first therapy session together - though neither of them was expecting that they would be given homework.
Martin reaches his breaking point with being followed around by Buddy: he resolves to find a vet to have him put down.
Martin and Louisa don't seem to be having much success with their therapy, so Dr.
After Martin and Louisa tell Dr. Timoney about their failed date night, she questions their ultimate compatibility.
As we reach the final episode in Series 7, Martin finds himself in a very unusual situation: trapped by Annie Winton, who desperately wants him to try and save her husband, Jim Winton, despite Jim having been recently diagnosed with terminal cancer.
After successfully rekindling their relationship, Louisa and Martin are living together again, but Louisa finds herself juggling too many responsibilities at once.
With Janice's departure, Martin and Louisa need to find day care for James, and they settle on Portwenn Tots.
Louisa's stress is compounded when she must take a group of students on a sailing trip.
Morwenna's missionary parents pay her a surprise visit and are taken aback by her relationship with Al.
With James teething, Martin and Louisa are desperate for more sleep.
Penhale decides to have a police open house to raise community awareness, but the turnout is not what he hoped for.
Penhale and Morwenna participate in the annual gig race against another town.
Martin stops practicing the week before his hearing, but patients continue to solicit his advice.
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