United Kingdom released, PAL/Region 2 DVD: LANGUAGES: English ( Dolby Digital Stereo ), English ( Subtitles ), WIDESCREEN (1.78:1), SPECIAL FEATURES: 2-DVD Set, Interactive Menu, Scene Access, SYNOPSIS: Dr. Martin Ellingham, a London-based surgeon, relocates to the picturesque seaside village of Port Wenn, establishing himself as the area’s general practitioner. He grew up in the area having been raised by his now widowed Aunt Joan Norton. His reasons for leaving London and the high-paid life of a consultant are not clear initially but related to a phobia he has recently developed. He soon meets several of the locals and eccentricity abounds. Martin’s situation is made more difficult by what can only be referred as an almost complete lack of an acceptable bedside manner. He is gruff, abrupt and intolerant, not only in issues related to medicine, but to life in general. He and the headmistress of the local school, Louisa Glasson, are clearly attracted to each other and despite their awkwardness, slowly develop a relationship. …Doc Martin – Complete Season 5 – 2-DVD Set ( Doc Martin – Complete Series 5 ) ( Doc Martin – Complete Series Five )
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Still an entertaining series This latest series of ‘Doc Martin’ lost a couple of characters in Auntie Joan and Pauline which was a pity but it did have adequate replacements in the shape of Auntie Ruth and Morwenna. I wouldn’t say that this series was quite as good as the first two but it was definitely on a par with series three and four.As always, the scenery is stunning and the acting generally excellent across the board. Some of the storylines were perhaps a little farcical and there was maybe too much of PC Penhale but by and large I believe there is still plenty of life left in and around Port Wenn. Martin Clunes is always a treat as the grumpy Doc but Caroline Catz is his equal with her terrific portrayal of Louisa.Series 5 was consistantly watchable, not ‘Doc Martin’ at it’s very best maybe but still much better than many other TV offerings. I do feel though that the Doc and Louisa actually work better when they are apart so to speak so it will be interesting to see how things develop if there is a series 6, which I hope there will be. Still recommended viewing.
Let’s hope this is not the last of Doc Martin Two years on from Series 4 Doc Martin has returned to our screens and this series was well worth the wait. Formerly a highly successful surgeon who has developed a phobia for performing operations, Doctor Martin Ellingham has started a new life as a GP in the quiet Cornish village of Port Wenn. However, having absolutely zero people skills and a nonexistent bedside manner, traits which extend to his personal life and in particular his relationship with his former partner, the long suffering Louisa, his dealings with the locals are somewhat uneasy.The last series ended with Doc Martin wondering whether to move back to London, or stay in Port Wenn to support Louisa who has just given birth to their child. However, Doc Martin is less than impressed with his replacement as GP, and predictably decides to stay on. Quite a number of the plots this time round feature the rather haphazard child minding arrangements for the baby, and at one stage this is subcontracted out by Louisa’s mother to some teenage girls at the bargain price of £2 an hour! The climax to this series again revolves around the baby, but we do not have a cliffhanger ending this time round which I was grateful for as this always seems somewhat contrived.Port Wenn in some ways puts you in mind of Ambridge in that nothing of great significance seems to happen for a lot of the time, and when something out of the ordinary does happen, it is played out to the full. For example, one episode is based on Bert Large, the restaurateur, borrowing £1,000 from a wheelchair bound loan shark and his dim son, and being concerned about unspecified `repercussions’ in the event of non repayment. However, much of the charm of this show lies in the gently eccentric characters who abound in Port Wenn. This time particular mention should be made of Morwenna, the Doc’s new and somewhat scatty young receptionist who clearly does her best – Bless! Louisa’s mother, who has rather eccentric views on keeping babies quiet and the rather stoic Aunt Ruth are also strong characters worthy of mention.Yet again Martin Clunes excels as Doc Martin, playing the part with a largely expressionless face except for the odd twinge of exasperation or irritation which occasionally crosses his brow. He has made this part his own and you really cannot imagine anyone else as Doc Martin. There seems to be some doubt as to whether there will be a sixth series and certainly there has been no announcement so far. I think it will be a real shame if we have to make do with the 37 episodes to date plus the extended 2006 Christmas Special, 8 of them from the latest series, as I would think this show has the potential to run and run.Update: The good news is that the 6th Series has now been confirmed and will be on TV in 2013!
Excellent The 5th series was excellent, I loved every episode. Martin Clunes is an excellent actor, he plays Doc Martin with true professionalism and he carries the persona of the character very well and yet if you see him stop acting he drops out of character back to Martin.I must confess I do ask myself how many other accidents or illnesses can there be? But who cares, my wife and I love the escapism of the series with the funny plots and excellent characters, both old and new.The scenery is also fantastic, which only adds to the magic of the program.I understand some people might not enjoy this series so much, but chill out it’s not real!Sit back in your favourite chair grab a cup of coffee and prepare to be carried away to Portwen.Well done Martin and cast, MORE!!!!!