Doc Martin
Series Overview
Doc Martin is a British television comedy drama series starring Martin Clunes in the title role. It was created by Dominic Minghella after the character of Dr. Martin Bamford in the 2000 comedy film Saving Grace. The show is set in the fictional seaside village of Portwenn and filmed on location in the village of Port Isaac, Cornwall, England, with most interior scenes shot in a converted local barn. Five series aired between 2004 and 2011, together with a feature-length special that aired on Christmas Day 2006. Series 6 began airing on ITV on 2 September 2013.
Broadcast Schedule & Network Information
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10 Seasons • 77 Episodes
50–60 min per episode
2004 – 2022
Premiered: Thu, Sep 2, 2004
Latest Aired Episode
Season 10, Episode 8: “Our Last Summer”
The villagers throw the Ellinghams a farewell party and Ruth helps Mrs Tishell deal with the news and encourages her to attend, but it seems that Martin and Louisa aren't going to make it because a farmer has spotted their lost dog.
Seasons & Episodes Breakdown
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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Acorn TV Exclusive | Doc Martin Behind the Scenes: Meeting James HenryOfficial
Type: Behind the Scenes • Published 2019-11-07
Cast & Creators
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Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Dominic Minghella
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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TV-14: Parents Strongly Cautioned — Contains material unsuitable for children under 14.
International Certification Matrix
Parents Strongly Cautioned — Contains material unsuitable for children under 14.
Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.
Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.
Parental Guidance Suggested.
Parental Guidance Suggested — Contains material parents may find unsuitable for younger children.
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Doc Martin
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What is Doc Martin about?
Doc Martin is a British television comedy drama series starring Martin Clunes in the title role. It was created by Dominic Minghella after the character of Dr. Martin Bamford in the 2000 comedy film Saving Grace. The show is set in the fictional seaside village of Portwenn and filmed on location in the village of Port Isaac, Cornwall, England, with most interior scenes shot in a converted local barn. Five series aired between 2004 and 2011, together with a feature-length special that aired on Christmas Day 2006. Series 6 began airing on ITV on 2 September 2013.
How many seasons does Doc Martin have?
Doc Martin comprises 10 seasons available to explore.
Who stars in Doc Martin?
Key cast members in Doc Martin include Martin Clunes, Caroline Catz, Joe Absolom, Ian McNeice, Selina Cadell.
Who created or directed Doc Martin?
Doc Martin was developed and directed by Dominic Minghella.