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Doc Martin. Image shows from L to R: Louisa Glasson (Caroline Catz), Dr Martin Ellingham (Martin Clunes). Copyright: ITV
Doc Martin

Doc Martin (2004)

  • TV comedy drama
  • ITV1
  • 2004 - 2022
  • 79 episodes (10 series)

Comedy drama following the trials and tribulations of a socially challenged surgeon turned GP working in Cornwall. Stars Martin Clunes. Also features Caroline Catz, Ian McNeice, Joe Absolom, Selina Cadell, John Marquez and more.

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Series 2, Episode 6 - The Family Way

Dr Martin Ellingham's parents, Christopher and Margaret, make a surprise visit to Cornwall to stay with their son.

Further details

The doctor hasn't spoken to his parents for seven years, and the relationship between them is barely cordial. He's puzzled why they should turn up out of the blue to see him. But he does his best to welcome them to his home, even though his father delights in sneering at his drop in status from surgeon to GP. Christopher Ellingham is a suave surgeon, oozing charm, nothing like his son.

Broadcast details

Date
Thursday 15th December 2005
Time
9pm
Channel
ITV1
Length
60 minutes

Cast & crew

Cast
Martin Clunes Dr Martin Ellingham
Caroline Catz Louisa Glasson
Ian McNeice Bert Large
Stephanie Cole Joan Norton
Katherine Parkinson Pauline Lamb
Stewart Wright PC Mark Mylow
Tristan Sturrock Danny Steel
Jeff Rawle Roger Fenn
Angeline Ball Julie Mitchell
Guest cast
John Woodvine Christopher Ellingham
Claire Bloom Margaret Ellingham
Ruth Sheen Maureen
Andrea Riseborough Samantha
Sasha Tilley Nikki
Natalie Pownall Becky
Writing team
Dominic Minghella Writer
Edana Minghella Writer
Production team
Ben Bolt Director
Minkie Spiro Director
Philippa Braithwaite Producer
Mark Crowdy Executive Producer
Colin Towns Composer

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