Movie #3102 "Farewell, Doc Martin" (Amazon/Acorn) I loved this series and all the rambunctious and quirky characters in it, so when I saw this documentary was available, I watched it. It was fun watching them film the last season, with all the real shopkeepers in the town changing their signs to accommodate the last season and change Port Isaac to Doc Martin's town, Portwenn. And then it took a look at all the guest stars through the years, all the bloody times the Doc was needed --- all the strange-named illnesses he had to learn by heart and rattle them off as the doc. One story in particular I found amusing was that Martin Clunes was in an airport and a woman was having a spell, and Clunes rushed to her to help her out, and she, in all her pain, looked up at him and said, "It's Doc Martin who has come to help me!" The documentary covered just how beloved this show was all over the world and how the town has an onslaught of admirers who come to visit Doc Martin's home town --- they would watch as it was filmed and they still come now when it is no longer taping... It went through some of the conflicts Doc had to get through , the love story between Louisa and Martin, a few glimpses of the redone versions in Germany and other countries, and so much more. I just wish there was even more of a background on the actual townspeople that I know peopled some of the scenes --- in the background--- and how they felt about the whole thing. I got the impression it was well-liked and the show made lots of money for the community and gave generously to their projects --- and continues to do that. What a wonderful piece of classy work on all levels by this show, and I will forever revere it ---- and miss it! I'd give this documentary 4.5 out of 5.
"FAREWELL, DOC MARTIN" Amzon/acorn 2022
Doc Martin, one of UK's iconic Tv characters played by Martin Clunes hangs up his stethoscope as the long-running titular series comes to an end after 10 seasons and 18 years on-air. This one-hour documentary directed by Stuart Orme and produced by Eve-Bergson-Korn spotlights the longevity and impact locally and around the world of Doc Martin over the years, as well as offering behind the scenes of the final season with the cast and crew. From scripting and pre-production to shooting and delivery, meet the regular characters that live and work int the picturesque Cornish town of Portwenn, the key crew behind the camera, the residents of Port Isaac, the show's real-life setting, and the visitors who come solely because Doc Martin films there.
Director: Stuart Orme
Stars: Martin Clunes, Caroline Catz, Joe Absolom, Robyn Addison, Selina Cadell
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