

There are eight new episodes of the popular drama produced by Buffalo Pictures.

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"We're going to miss the place and all the people we have made the series with but it’s a perfect time to say thank you very much, put the back cover on the book of Doc Martin and go and try something new." How many episodes are in the last series of Doc Martin? We have some great story lines and amazing guest actors for the new series. "We've been so lucky to get to come here for so many years and the cast and crew have made lasting friendships with a lot of the people who live in Port Isaac. Speaking about the final series, Martin said: "I have loved going to Cornwall to make Doc Martin over the last 18 years, and I really looked forward to coming back to this beautiful and unique part of the country this year for the tenth and final series. Viewers will be able to tune into ITV at 9pm for the first hour-long instalment. Series 10 of Doc Martin will kick off on Wednesday, September 7. Read more: The One Show Alex Jones' real name isn't what you think it isīut when is the final series airing and how many episodes are there? Here's everything we know.ĭoc Martin is returning for the last series (Image: SCU) When does the final series of Doc Martin start? This final series sees the Doc making efforts to overcome his phobia and beginning to question whether he made the right decision about resigning - he and Louisa have also welcomed a baby daughter, Mary Elizabeth, who is a sister for four-year-old James Henry. It follows the life of the grumpy and lovable Cornish GP, Dr Martin Ellingham, who has a brusque bedside manner and a phobia of blood.Īt the end of the last series the Doc decided, after having his medical career scrutinised by the General Medical Council because of his blood phobia, that he would resign from being Portwenn’s GP. Bosses announced back in 2020 that Doc Martin would be hanging up his stethoscope after 10 seasons.Ĭreated by acclaimed screenwriter Dominic Minghella, and set in the sleepy Cornish fishing village of Portwenn, Doc Martin has been successfully airing on ITV since 2004. When we launched the series in 2004 we could never have imagined how much our loyal viewers would take to the grumpy Doc like they have. The series has avid fans both in the UK and throughout the world and we are thrilled that Doc Martin has topped the ratings every time.The popular ITV drama Doc Martin is preparing to air its last ever series. Meanwhile, Philippa also opened up about the show's closing series in a statement: "We have loved making nine series of Doc Martin. We've got such a lovely cast, and it's been sixteen years." It would be so great to carry on but I don't think we could keep it as good. Appearing on Loose Women at the time, Martin said: "I just think we've sort of done everything. In 2020, Martin and Philippa both spoke about the medical drama series coming to an end after the release of the new season. The actor will no doubt have a clear idea of the production having led the cast since the first season in 2004, plus, the show's producer, Philippa Braithwaite, happens to be his wife.

Martin Clunes will once again play Doc Martin for season ten
