Superfans discuss Doc Martin S10E9 Last Christmas in Portwenn. We cover the final episode and where it leaves Martin Ellingham, Louisa Ellingham, Mrs. Tishell, Ruth Ellingham, Bert Large, Morwenna, Al, Janice, Joe and James. Get our thoughts on this Martin Clunes Caroline Catz tour de force. Was it a good wrap up for our friends in Portwenn? Did we hit all the highlights?

[00:00] Pauline on Last Christmas In Portwen

[01:53] Start At The Grotto

[03:50] James is Upset with Martin

[06:15] James Heads to the North Pole

[09:10] Margaret Has Died

[11:00] Martin Cagey About Celebrating Christmas

[12:32] Margaret and Ruth/Claire and Eileen

[13:56] Eccentricity vs. Caricature: A Cultural Perspective

[17:21] Joe and Janice

[19:49] Morwenna, Al, and Bert

[21:23] A Little Tangent on How The Show Was Made and Released

[23:47] Mrs. Tishell

[27:41] Martin Heads to Leonard's

[36:58] Sleighing Into Portwenn

[39:07] The Ending of the TV Era

[40:51] We Want a Movie!

[42:07] Signoff

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The doctor is in—on both sides of the pond! In this episode of Podcast Portwenn, we dive into Season 1, Episode 5 of Fox’s new series, Best Medicine. We’re celebrating how this adaptation is finding its own voice while honoring the DNA of the original ITV classic, Doc Martin.

In this episode:

[00:00] Best Medicine Newbie Watchers - our segment on Best Medicine watchers who have never seen Doc Martin. Chris, a Know It All, sits in for Doug, but keeps his comments Doc Martin free

[31:16] Doc Martin fan review with Kathy, a new guest who describes herself as a super duper duper fan of Doc Martin

About Podcast Portwenn:

We are an unofficial fan-produced podcast dedicated to the world of Doc Martin and its US counterpart, Best Medicine. Our mission is to celebrate these wonderful stories, from the rolling hills of Cornwall to the new horizons on Fox.

Join the Community:

Subscribe to follow the journey of Best Medicine every week!

Comment Below: What was your favorite "Easter Egg" or nod to the original Doc Martin in this episode?

Keywords: Best Medicine Fox, Doc Martin US Adaptation, Best Medicine Recap, TV Show Discovery, Doc Martin Fans, Best Medicine Cast, Medical Drama Review, Podcast Portwenn.

Welcome to the home of #DocMartin and #BestMedicine fans!

Podcast Portwenn is where the classic ITV world with Martin Clunes' Dr. Martin Ellingham meets the new Fox adaptation with Josh Charles' Dr. Martin Best. Our unique format features:

1️⃣ First-Timers: Fresh reactions from new viewers.

2️⃣ Superfans: Deep-dive analysis from long-time fans.

3️⃣ Psychology: Discussing the characters and relationships of our friends in Portwenn.

We also have episodes on specific topics and episodes of interest.

We are celebrating the growth of this universe, one episode at a time. No "better vs worse"—just more of the show we love!

Podcast Portwenn is an independent fan production — not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by Buffalo Pictures, ITV, Fox, or the creators of Doc Martin or Best Medicine.

In this episode of Podcast Portwenn, we review Doc Martin Season 9, breaking down key moments, character development, and Judy the Newbie's reactions.

We discuss Martin Ellingham’s evolving relationships, life in Portwenn, and what predictions from the last Podcast Portwenn Doc Martin Season 8 episode came true. Judy makes predictions for Doc Martin Season 10.

⚠️ Spoilers for Doc Martin Season 9.

Topics covered:

• Doc Martin's career trajectory

• Martin Ellingham's character development

• Portwenn dynamics like Al and Morwenna, Aunt Ruth's health scare, things at the Crab and Lobster

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The doctor is in—on both sides of the pond! In this episode of Podcast Portwenn, we dive into Season 1, Episode 4 of Fox’s new series, Best Medicine. We’re celebrating how this adaptation is finding its own voice while honoring the DNA of the original ITV classic, Doc Martin.

In this episode:

• [00:00] Best Medicine Newbie Watchers - our segment on Best Medicine watchers who have never seen Doc Martin. Chesla, Patty, and Erica's responses to Doug's comment about Martin and Louisa chemistry is priceless.
• [38:48] Doc Martin Superfan Watchers Reaction to Best Medicine - Doc Martin veterans Chesla and Chris discuss what's working and what could be tweaked.

About Podcast Portwenn:

We are an unofficial fan-produced podcast dedicated to the world of Doc Martin and its US counterpart, Best Medicine. Our mission is to celebrate these wonderful stories, from the rolling hills of Cornwall to the new horizons on Fox.

Join the Community:

• Subscribe to follow the journey of Best Medicine every week!
• Comment Below: What was your favorite "Easter Egg" or nod to the original Doc Martin in this episode?

Keywords: Best Medicine Fox, Doc Martin US Adaptation, Best Medicine Recap, TV Show Discovery, Doc Martin Fans, Best Medicine Cast, Medical Drama Review, Podcast Portwenn.

In this episode of Podcast Portwenn, we review Doc Martin Season 8, breaking down Louisa and Martin Ellingham's relationship after therapy.

⚠️ Spoilers through Doc Martin Season 8 and Best Medicine.

Topics covered:

• Martin Ellingham character development

• Portwenn happenings

• Relationship between Doc Martin and Morwenna

• Doc Martin fans taking the show way too seriously

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Know It All Pauline and Chesla dive way too deeply into Doc Martin, using Season 8 as a loose framework. They try to read between the lines, as if this isn't just a TV show and instead a documentary of real people in Portwenn. Pauline even manages to get Chesla to take Louisa's side on several issues. They've never met but the two manage to discuss the show with a great deal of warmth and good humor.

Podcast Portwenn is an independent fan production - not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by Buffalo Pictures, ITV, Fox, or the creators of Doc Martin or Best Medicine.

In this episode of Podcast Portwenn, we review Best Medicine Season 1 Episode 3, breaking down key moments, character development, and fan reactions.

⚠️ Spoilers for Best Medicine Season 1 Episode 3 Review

Topics covered:

• Doc Martin's character development

• What might be the cause of Martin Best's phobia

• Port Wenn love/hate relationship to Doc Martin

• Connections to the original Doc Martin

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Podcast Portwenn is an independent fan production - not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by Buffalo Pictures, ITV, Fox, or the creators of Doc Martin or Best Medicine.

Doc Martin specific episode. Contains spoilers for Best Medicine.

Judy rejoins Chesla to discuss season 8. Have people hammered out their earlier season difficulties, whether it's Martin, Louisa, Bert, Al?

Podcast Portwenn is an independent fan production - not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by Buffalo Pictures, ITV, Fox, or the creators of Doc Martin or Best Medicine.

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We review Best Medicine Episode 2 with viewers who've never seen Doc Martin and those who have.

We break down what works, what’s changed, and how it compares to the original British series, while protecting Best Medicine only viewers from Doc Martin spoilers.

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Come listen to Best Medicine watchers talk about this new Fox show, which was Hulu's top show last week.

Patty, Erica, and Doug rejoin as my "Unspoileds", fans who have NOT seen the original Doc Martin. We discuss Best Medicine Season 1 Episode 2. How are things going? Are they hooked or still on the fence? What did they learn and what info are they still looking for?

There's then a warning to Best Medicine people who have NOT seen Doc Martin that they should drop, else they might hear Best Medicine spoilers.

Finally, Newbie Judy returns with Know it All Chris. Judy has watched Doc Martin through Season 8 and Chris has seen it all. What are there thoughts about the gold standard vs. the new kid on the block?

Podcast Portwenn is an independent fan production - not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by Buffalo Pictures, ITV, Fox, or the creators of Doc Martin or Best Medicine.

Doc Martin specific episode. Contains spoilers for Best Medicine.

Judy rejoins Chesla to discuss season 7, the Dr. Timoney season. She has an interesting perspective that Chesla hadn't considered before, but considers plausible. They discuss blossoming characters and relationships, the therapy, and the finale with the Wintons.

Podcast Portwenn is an independent fan production - not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by Buffalo Pictures, ITV, Fox, or the creators of Doc Martin or Best Medicine.

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