Doc Martin: Season 8
 (2004)
TV Series  /  Comedy, Drama, Romance
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IMDB   8.4
360 mins UK / English
DVD 
Ian McNeice Bert Large
Eileen Atkins Ruth Ellingham
Martin Clunes Dr. Martin Ellingham
Selina Cadell Mrs. Tishell
Joe Absolom Al Large
Caroline Catz Louisa Ellingham
John Marquez PC Joe Penhale
Jessica Ransom Morwenna Newcross
Noah Frucella-Tildesley James Henry
Luca Frucella-Tildesley James Henry
Angela Curran Caitlin Morgan
Buffy Davis Pippa Woodley
Rosie Ede Mel Hendy
Malcolm Storry Clive Tishell
Emma Handy Samantha Trappett
Shane Rawlings Fisherman
Clive Russell Ken Hollister
Vincent Franklin Chris Parsons
John Hollingworth Professor Sam Bradman
Caroline Quentin Angela Sim
Director
Stuart Orme
Nigel Cole
Producer Philippa Braithwaite
Mark Crowdy
Jack Lothian
Sandy Poustie
Writer Craig Ferguson
Mark Crowdy
Colin Bateman
Jack Lothian
Cinematography Simon Archer
Musician Colin Towns

Make an appointment with the brilliant but socially awkward and neurotic Doc Martin. When Martin develops an aversion to blood, he abandons his career as a celebrated London surgeon and becomes the only doctor in a sleepy small town where his tactless manner soon has the whole town in an uproar.
Episodes
    Seen it: Yes   45 mins    9/20/2017  1.  Mysterious Ways
Portwenn is abuzz with activity for the preparation of Janice and Penhale's wedding, but a medical issue could prevent Penhale from making it down the aisle. Meanwhile, Al is struggling with the demands of being best man, especially when Bert's marketing antics mean there is only whisky available at the pre-wedding party.
Director:  Nigel Cole  Writer:  Jack Lothian 
    Seen it: Yes   45 mins    9/27/2017  2.  Sons and Lovers
Martin and Louisa search for a nursery now that Janice has left, and Mrs Tishell is shocked to find out that Al has very high blood pressure. Louisa also helps with the diagnosis of a pupil, which spurs her on to explore the possibilities of a change of career. This is not welcome news for Martin, who dislikes any kind of change, even if it could be for the better. Elsewhere, Ruth is approached about selling her farm. Starring Martin Clunes, Caroline Catz, Selina Cadell and Ian McNeice.
Director:  Nigel Cole  Writer:  Richard Stoneman 
    Seen it: Yes   45 mins    10/4/2017  3.  Farewell, My Lovely
Morwenna's parents Jack and Tara pay a surprise visit, having been working as missionaries in Kenya. However, the reunion is tinged with sadness when it turns out that Morwenna's mother has liver cancer, and has decided against treatment because of her faith. Louisa's first online call for her new course does not go as planned - especially when Martin tells the lecturer exactly what he thinks - and Joe investigates a break-in at the school where nothing has been stolen. Martin Clunes stars in the comedy drama, with Jessica Ransom, Caroline Catz, John Marquez, Kevin Doyle and Rebecca Lacey.
Director:  Nigel Cole  Writer:  Julian Unthank 
    Seen it: Yes   45 mins    10/11/2017  4.  Faith
Morwenna's parents Jack and Tara pay a surprise visit, having been working as missionaries in Kenya. However, the reunion is tinged with sadness when it turns out that Morwenna's mother has liver cancer, and has decided against treatment because of her faith. Louisa's first online call for her new course does not go as planned - especially when Martin tells the lecturer exactly what he thinks - and Joe investigates a break-in at the school where nothing has been stolen. Martin Clunes stars in the comedy drama, with Jessica Ransom, Caroline Catz, John Marquez, Kevin Doyle and Rebecca Lacey.
Director:  Stuart Orme  Writer:  Colin Bateman 
    Seen it: Yes   45 mins    10/18/2017  5.  From the Mouths of Babes
Louisa has problems at school with Toby, Angela Sim's Nephew. Meanwhile, Al has a 'Large Whiskey' order and has to ask Bert for some help, and Mrs Tishell seems to be having a delayed onset of mourning. Elsewhere, Martin and Louisa decide to try Mel's suggestions of using amber beads to help James while he is teething.
Director:  Stuart Orme  Writer:  Andrew Rattenbury 
    Seen it: Yes   45 mins    10/25/2017  6.  Accidental Hero
Penhale decides to have a Police Open day to raise community awareness, but the only genuine visitor is an angry farmer who has had three of her sheep stolen. Meanwhile, Morwenna decides to take Al away for the weekend to try out Hannah's new glamping site, but the trip does not go well as Al accidently burns down the yurt. Elsewhere, James has started biting not only Louisa but other children at the nursery. Louisa speaks to Tina about it, but is surprised to find out Tina has spoken to their lecturer about it too.
Director:  Stuart Orme  Writer:  Julian Unthank 
    Seen it: Yes   45 mins    11/1/2017  7.  Blade on the Feather
Martin wakes up to an empty bed. When he goes looking for Louisa he discovers she is trying to write her resignation letter.
Director:  Nigel Cole  Writer:  Richard Stoneman 
    Seen it: Yes   45 mins    11/8/2017  8.  All My Trials
Martin prepares to face his hearing, but despite having closed the practice, he finds all his patients are trying to make appointments. An American tourist who visited Portwenn previously returns to the town, hoping to research her family tree. However, she also has a medical issue, and comes to the troubled doctor seeking his advice. Louisa goes to see Chris to find out how serious the situation is, while the townsfolk take steps to show Martin how much he is appreciated. Sigourney Weaver reprises her guest role from the previous series. Last in the series.
Director:  Nigel Cole  Writer:  Jack Lothian 
Guest starring:  Sigourney Weaver
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