The all too watchable Doc Martin wraps up another series, Brighton welcomes cops and robbers, and the BBC shows there’s more to ovens than buns
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Doc Martin represents one of my guiltier pleasures, in that I watch it in what I think of as my time “off”, freed from doing the serious important note-taking shtick or being asked to struggle professionally to fathom the enduring appeal ofDownton. The Big Bang Theory, The Wright Stuff, reruns of Jonathan Creek orEndeavour – all are just-for-me equivalents of warm mismatched socks, a hot-water bottle and burnt bubbling cheap cheese on toast. Bliss.
The Sentinel - TV Preview: Doc Martin
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DOC Martin has been held hostage so many times, the surprise is PC Penhale hasn’t engaged himself as his personal bodyguard.
Tonight he’s back in the clutches of yet another crazed villager. Although, handily for the last episode of the series, having time to himself, albeit unwanted, does give him an opportunity to reflect on his and Louisa’s future. A moment of realisation he undergoes at the end of every season, before the next one starts, amidst thudding inevitability, with the couple right back at the beginning.
Whats On Tv - Doc Martin
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It’s make or break for Portwenn’s most meant-to-be couple tonight as they face their future in a tense and gripping episode. Deciding they can’t bear another second of couples therapy, Martin and Louisa vow to make a final decision about their relationship over dinner. But a couple of unhinged villagers have other ideas and Martin is held at gunpoint as a worried wife (Gemma Jones) demands a more optimistic prognosis for her terminally ill husband. Clearly Martin is unamused and incredulous. Can he talk some sense into her before Louisa gives up on their marriage? It might be a while till another series of Doc Martin – please give us a happy ending, Mr Clunes!
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Caroline Catz reveals it’s make or break time for Doc Martin and Louisa in the final episode of the Cornish comedy-drama on Monday. Caroline, who plays Louisa, told What’s on TV: “Louisa and the Doc (Martin Clunes) have been on big journey in their relationship during this series. Then, true to Doc Martin, there’s a mad, interesting and insane situation that takes them on this other journey!” What’s on TV can reveal things take an unexpected turn in the Ellingham’s relationship when Mrs Annie Winton, played by Gemma Jones, kidnaps the Doc! The Doc’s priorities quickly change from his relationship to survival when a house call to Annie Winton (Gemma) turns nasty. Terrified of husband Jim dying from his malignant tumour Annie demands Doc treats Jim at home so he doesn’t have to go to hospital. Meanwhile, Louisa is left wondering why her estranged husband hasn’t turned up for their make-or-break dinner… But while everyone else thinks the Doc has done a runner, Louisa isn’t so sure. She enlists the help of Pc Penhale (John Marquez) and retraces Martin’s steps to the Winton farm, where Annie’s got her gun!
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Eyebrows were raised when Alien star Sigourney Weaver was rumoured to be appearing in Cornish comedy Doc Martin. But, despite the odds, the rumour turned out to be true and we can watch the Hollywood superstar in a madcap episode tonight (ITV, October 26)!
It’s also a big episode for PC Penhale, who has a life-changing decision to make when he’s paid an unexpected visit by Inspector Salter (Little Britain’s Steve Furst), who’s come to offer him a new job in Exeter…
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Radio Times - Series 7 Episode 7 - Facta Non Verba
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Louisa is not best pleased when her new art teacher Erica wants to try out some rather alternative ideas on the children, while Dr Timoney is involved in a car accident outside the school. Penhale is confused when he is offered a transfer to Exeter, Bert decides to go back to being a handyman, and Louisa and Martin are intrigued when Dr Timoney invites them for an additional therapy session. Plus, an American tourist seeks help from the GP. Comedy drama, with a cameo appearance by Sigourney Weaver.
What’s On TV - 19 October 2015
A few times this series we’ve wondered if Louisa and Martin really need couples therapy. They clearly love each other, they’re desperate to make it work and their spats seem tamer than those of a lot of married couples we know! Still, the will-they-won’t-they continues and tonight a spanner is thrown into the works when Louisa’s obnoxious old flame Danny turns up with a bus full of London school kids. Imagine how thrilled the doc is to see them…