The Portwenn Effect

1Going Bodmin

60 minSep 2, 2004

After developing a sudden fear of blood, successful surgeon Dr. Martin Ellingham abandons London for a general practice in a quiet Cornish hamlet.

2Gentlemen Prefer

47 minSep 9, 2004

Quirky Doc Martin opens his village practice, only to discover that most of his 'patients' enjoy using his waiting room as a makeshift social club.

3Sh*t Happens

47 minSep 16, 2004

When a nasty stomach virus hits Portwenn, half the village takes ill, and Doc thinks he has traced the virus's source to the local swimming pool.

4The Portwenn Effect

47 minSep 23, 2004★ 6.9Now viewing

After turning down lovely teacher Louisa's invitation to a village dance, the socially awkward Doc treats a park ranger with an unusual problem.

5Of All the Harbours in All the Towns

60 minSep 30, 2004

When one of his Aunt Joan's former beaus comes back to Portwenn to woo her, Doc must butt in after discovering the man has a serious heart condition.

6Haemophobia

60 minOct 7, 2004

Upon discovering Doc's fear of blood, the village starts buzzing with the news. Bert insists on playing a practical joke, but Doc isn't laughing.