Doc Martin…

Any Doc Martin fans out there???

My next-door-neighbor recently loaned me the first four seasons of the wonderful British medical comedy/drama series.  I began watching and immediately fell in love with the cantankerous, socially inept doctor played so brilliantly by Martin Clunes.   I had seen Martin Clunes in a couple of other films where he was warm, outgoing and smiling, so it took me a while to adjust to this version of the adorable actor…but I quickly did.  I spent most of that weekend glued to the television (not something I usually do).  When one installment ended, I couldn’t wait to see the next one!  

Set in the fictional seaside village of Portwenn, it is actually filmed in Port Isaac, Cornwall.  Seeing Cornwall is now on my “Bucket List”, along with the rest of the British Isles.

I ordered all six series from Acorn TV on ebay and waited…impatiently I might add, although their delivery was prompt.  Then I watched the last two series and loved it even more.  Season six ended on a cliffhanger and I cannot wait until they produce Season 7.  Sadly, from what I’ve read, Season 7 will probably be the end of Doc Martin.

Check your local library for Doc Martin or pay the nominal fee to Acorn TV to see the series on your computer monitor or television.  Then, laugh and cry along with the rest of the world.  Doc Martin is that good!

Below is a youtube clip of an interview with a smiling, animated Martin Clunes.  There’s also a clip of him with Louisa, the local school headmistress (principal), played wonderfully by Caroline Catz.  You will fall in love with Louisa too! 

If you can’t get enough of Martin Clunes and you’ve seen all six series of Doc Martin, then watch this wonderful documentary Martin Clunes did – “A Lion Called Mugie”.  Set in Africa, it’s a beautiful story and one you will enjoy.