Doc Martin returns much to fans’ delight after dramatic Christmas Special – but there’s a twist
DOC Martin will return for one last time - but with a twist.
After 18 years and 10 seasons, the popular ITV drama came to end with its final episode airing on Christmas Day.
The nation's favourite grump medic returned to our screens with Martin Clunes reprising the role of Dr Martin Ellingham.
The GP had a number of hurdles to overcome in the final ever episode, including potential hypothermia after he crashed his car in a snow storm.
Thankfully he made it to safety and eventually back to his wife Louisa and their two children for the Christmas lantern parade in the town.
While the Christmas Special was the last ever episode, it's not all over yet, as fans of the show can learn about the making of the Cornwall based comedy in a new documentary.
Lead actor Martin, 61, and wife Philippa Braithwaite, 58 - who is the show's producer - take viewers behind the scenes and share its secrets.
In the documentary, Martin reveals how the show came about in 2004 on the back of 2000 film Saving Grace, in which he played Doctor Martin Bamford.
Meanwhile, Philippa reveals her hubby often dishes out medical advice as if he really is a qualified medic.
“If someone is on antibiotics, Martin will ask what they have been given, and we have to say, ’You are not a doctor!’” she says.
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Over the years, Doc Martin attracted big-name actors to take guest roles, including Claire Bloom, Tom Conti, Caroline Quentin, Julie Graham, Hermione Norris, Fay Ripley and Anne Reid.
The documentary also discusses how the Cornish coast has become a tourist attraction after the show as well as a second home for the cast and crew.
Port Isaac, a village on the Cornish coast where white houses huddle around a sandy harbour, became the fictional town of Port Wenn for 18 years.
The documentary is narrated by who plays Doc Martin’s wife Louisa Ellingham.
Farewell Doc Martin airs Thursday at 8.30pm on ITV1.
