"Erotomania" - Season 02, Episode 08

- by Karen Haviley

Erotomania:

also known as de Clérambault's syndrome after the French psychiatrist Gaëtan Gatian de Clérambault

definition (Wikipedia):  a type of delusion in which the affected person believes that another person, usually a stranger, high-status or famous person, is in love with him or her.

Wow. It finally happens. The Doc and Louisa clear out the obstacles (read: Danny), let the wine flow and tell all. He finally tells her how he feels in the most genuine and succinct way he can. As Louisa is about to jump over the table to get to him after hearing his true confession (who wouldn’t?!), the heavens open, angels sing, a bright light shines down around them and... he passes out. (Damn, those writers are good!)

Speaking of not quite getting there... PC Mark decides he needs to have some Life Insurance when he gets married, so he needs a complete physical. And it’s a good thing because he’s feeling over the moon about Julie’s news -- until he finds out the results of his lab work. Julie has been telling stories. Lots and lots of them.

Mrs. Tishell turns a corner by finally removing her emotional crutch (a.k.a. her neck brace), only to find out she actually does need it.

Thankfully, we get to see Auntie Joan again because there's no one better to give the Doc a push to get his head out of his... well, you get the idea... and go after Louisa.

But we’re reminded of the reality of our dear Doc at the end, when he lovingly looks at Louisa as she’s telling him she loves him... and informs her that she may in fact be suffering from, you guessed it <sigh>, Erotomania. 

Old habits die hard at the end of Season 2.

So have a listen and raise a glass for... Erotomania...

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TRIVIA QUESTION: What's the name of the woman (character's name) the Doc sees at the end of the show that asks him if he's been drinking? 
Hint: She was in a previous episode!


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How's THAT for fundraising!

- by Karen Haviley

The 2012 Buckham Fair raised a record amount of
£40,050 for Julia's House Children's Hospice!

Want to know more about this amazing charity or make a donation? Check out their web site: http://www.juliashouse.org/ and watch the video below narrated by Martin Clunes.






Buckham Fair 2013

Next year's Fair has been scheduled for August 18th and will be supporting Weldmar Hospicecare Trust.

Watch a video on our 'Buckham Fair' page, narrated by Martin Clunes, introducing you to this wonderful organization.


Congrats to all involved in the 2012 Buckham Fair for raising a superb amount of money for Julia's House Children's Hospice!

"Out of the Woods" - Season 02, Episode 07

- by Karen Haviley

Who’s up for adventure? Then this is your lucky week on Doc Martin!

Since PC Mark is getting married a Stag party is in order. But when he asks the Doc to be his Best Man... you can guess what happens. The Doc says no and our boy Al is up on deck. How could dear, sweet Al turn him down? He can't.

Mark decides he wants his bachelor party to be a camping trip. A good idea except he and Al get lost and have an experience that cuts the overnight trip to a 3-hour adventure. And, no, it's not wrestling...

Meanwhile, Al is trying to move into his own place and Bert decides to lend a hand fixing the fixer-upper while Al is camping with Mark. Well.. he meant well. Unfortunately, his attempts to fix anything means Al’s not moving anytime soon.

The Doc and Louisa seem to be flirting with their emotions for each other again. Nothing like a crazy afternoon in the woods with adders, poacher traps and Stuart to bring two people together.

Yes, you heard correctly! Our friend Stuart makes another appearance. Oh how we’ve missed him! Sadly, Anthony couldn’t make it. Stuart’s in prime form in this episode, too. Does it seem like he and the Doc become more comfortable with each other at every meeting?

To top it off, the local kids in town are playing a new game with weever (fish) stingers. Is it painful? Yes. Do they stop before someone almost dies? No.

Buckle up Doc Martin fans... this is Out of the Woods...

Enjoy!

TRIVIA QUESTION: 

What's the name of the hotel Bert was referring to when he said they could fix up Al's new place and make it look new?


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"The Family Way" - Season 02, Episode 06

- by Karen Haviley

The Doc's parents come to visit. It doesn't sound like much but, whew. You thought YOUR family had issues! This episode definitely explains a lot about our dear Doc, doesn't it? The Doc and Auntie Joan are completely taken by surprise at the request of the Doc's parents. His dad in particular. When all is revealed, in the end, the Doc finally sets things right. And one of the right things is to kick his parents out of his house.
Believe me, someone had to do it.

PC Mark Mylow has fallen big time for Julie. He's not waiting around anymore either -- it's time to pop the question. Will he or won't he? It's probably disaster either way. Poor guy.

The Doc meets up with Danny a few times in this episode. Of course none of them good situations, but one leading to an eventual awakening for one of them. But will it be for Danny, the Doc... or Louisa? 

A possible engagement, a "surprise" baby on the way, the Doc punching a hole in Danny's chest, annoying parents... and a talent show with Bert dressed up as "Gino" the ventriloquist....
(BONUS PHOTO! Had to include it... God, does it get any better?!)

Yes, it's true. The fun never ends in Portwenn and, yes, we all want to move there.

For now, gather around and enjoy The Family Way....







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