Martin Clune, who plays Doc Martin, and his nemesis, Buddy the dog. (Photo: APT)
The popular public television series Doc Martin will continue for two more seasons, distributor American Public Television announced Friday.
Producers Mark Crowdy and Philippa Braithwaite, wife of series star Martin Clune, confirmed to APT that Season 8 will shoot and air in the United Kingdom this year. APT estimates those shows will be available to U.S. public television stations by year’s end or early 2018.
“Then we’ll be taking our usual year off to plan, write and tune the scripts,” the producers told APT.
Season 9 will be shot and broadcast in Britain in 2019 and will available here in 2020.
The sad news for fans: “It’s then our intention to bring the series to an end,” the producers said.
“We’ve had the most incredible time making this show that we love and care deeply for, and feel very privileged,” their statement added. “We’d like to thank our audience around the world for coming on this great journey with us, and really hope you enjoy these next two seasons and think they’re the best yet — it’s certainly what we’re aiming for!”
The program, following the adventures of grumpy physician Martin Ellingham, his family and quirky patients in a picturesque English seaside town, is an international hit. Versions have been licensed in more than 70 countries worldwide.
Just before Season 7 aired in January 2015, Braithwaite discussed the program’s future with Current. “There are lots of stories we want to explore, and we want to do them well,” she said. “I think we’ll know when it’s time to end the show.”
Very interesting programme.
I love the show hope it will continue seaso 10 and stop at season 9 as published.
I hope it doesn’t stop after Season 9. This show is not only enjoyable but also educational. Thanks to the producers.
Best show on the telly!! I would love to see it continue for a few more seasons past 9. Martin Clunes is a brilliant actor and really pulls the shows characters together.
I absolutely LOVE this show!! I look forward to watching every week. Hopefully plans will change and the series will continue after season 9. Looking forward to Martin and Louisa finally becoming a couple.
Love all artists from Britain, and Doc Martin show is at the top of the list for me. Martin Clunes is amazing, week after week. I have seen multiple shows he has done, touring as himself in informative shows. He appears to be the total opposite of grumpy Doc Martin for sure. I will greatly miss this show when it completes its last season…..I just don’t want it to be anytime soon.
Oh I hope Dr. Martin continues past season 9. I look forward every Sunday evening to watching Martin and the rest of the crew on America tv. I just love his character. I’m disappointed that I have to wait till Janus 2020. I love this show!? I hope American tv sees this, I notice the date on the previous comments are from 2018.