Departure - Season 06, Episode 08

By Karen

Louisa is on the mend so she continues with her plans to leave for Spain with James. Saying goodbye to his wife--and especially his son--hits the Doc hard. Desperation sets in and he runs to Ruth for perspective. She lays it on the line for Martin and so he makes his own plans to leave for Spain to be with Louisa and James. While making airline reservations, though, he reviews Louisa's brain scan from the recent accident and sees something startling. Now it's a race to get to the airport to stop her from getting on her flight.

Martin's mother watches the whole scene of Louisa and James leaving in the taxi for the airport with sheer delight. She's after something and those two out of the way make her feel a bit powerful. After speaking with Ruth, Martin comes home for a quick discussion with his mother and promptly decides it's time for her to leave. Not seeing her forever isn't long enough.

Al's business pitch to Ruth doesn't go so well, but she senses some good bones about it so she tells him she'll look it over. After making a decision she heads over to the beach party Bert's throwing for the whole town. Thanks to faulty wiring, while spinning the tunes local shock-jock Caroline touches a mic that nearly kills her.

The Doc successfully gets Louisa off the flight (thanks to PC Penhale!) takes her to the closest hospital, and after careful consultation with the attending surgeon, performs the surgery himself. But what now? Words were exchanged before the surgery, but is it enough to save this marriage and family life together?

Will they find the answers they both need to make this work? Can Ruth and Al actually build a successful business together--and will Bert subconsciously sabotage their efforts? Does Bert have his happily ever after with Jenny? And will Clive finally come back to Portwenn for his Sal?

An annoying cough, tearful goodbyes, wicked mothering, "we don't need no stinkin' grounding", Y-M-C-A, and a little DIY-surgery. 

They're a hearty bunch those Portwennians, aren't they? Must be the sea air. In any case, we can't wait to see where they'll be in Series 7...

Enjoy Departure...





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Listen with Mother - Season 06, Episode 07

By Karen

Doc and Louisa can't get on the same page. No matter how hard they try. It's painful to watch the downward spiral of events and emotions. It also doesn't help that his mother is standing by watching (and enjoying) it all. Louisa reminds the Doc about helping at field day at school -- and he does attend -- but somewhere between the wheelbarrow races and the awards ceremony, all of their emotions come to a head in a most destructive way.

Ruth corners Margaret (the Doc's mother) while she's out for a walk with James and insists they have a coffee and chat. After all these years, there's a few things Ruth needs to get off her chest. Such as why Margaret's really in Portwenn, whether or not she killed her husband (Ruth's brother), and to really lay into her about what an awful parent she was to Martin. All in attempt to get her to leave town because she senses Margaret's presence is causing even more damage to the Doc. And she's right.

Mike tries for another date with Morwenna, but before he close the deal the MPs show up looking for him...you know, since he's AWOL. Al throws the police off the scent so Mike can make a break for it, but Penhale has other plans. He doesn't want to hand him over to the MPs but he's not letting him off the hook either. Luckily the Doc steps in to settle things down.

In the end, Louisa informs Martin that, as it's school break, she's taking James to Spain. Indefinitely. She wants a break...from him.

Beating a dead horse, a broken collar bone, the perfect sous chef, a desperate mother, close talkers, and breaking free from OCD (amongst other things)... it's like a train wreck, folks... you just can't look away! 

Enjoy Listen with Mother...




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Hazardous Exposure - Season 06, Episode 06

By Karen

Mrs. Tishell has received her release from the doctor so she no longer needs supervision. Which means she doesn't need to share her pharmacy practice with Jenny. But Bert makes a plea to keep Jenny in Portwenn. When one of his ideas doesn't work - he goes for the big one. And is pleasantly surprised.

A local contractor has a nasty cough and heavy lungs. After some questioning by the Doc he gets the idea that maybe it's the insulation he's installed in several houses in town. The Dream Team - Penhale, A. Large, aforementioned local contractor - gathers at the police station to investigate the claim. Penhale decides to staple a few posters (and his hand) to a couple of poles around town to warn residents and then calls in the HazMat team to confirm his suspicions of asbestos. They were so sure. Ah, well... maybe next time.

The Doc's mom shows up at his door. Wearing black. His father has died and she just wanted to 'stop by' to tell him in person. And to apologize for all the terrible things she's ever said and done to him. But something's off. Louisa knows it, the Doc knows it, James Henry knows it and hell, even Mike knows it. Her actions don't match her words. What to believe?

Awkward first dates, a new dry cleaning (and shoe shine) bill, pigeon poo disease, more voodoo medicine and lavender scented cats. They should have called in that HazMat team long ago... for oh-so-many reasons. I'm sure the Doc would agree.

Enjoy Hazardous Exposure...




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The Practice Around the Corner - Season 06, Episode 05

By Karen

Today's the day: Mrs. Tishell returns to Portwenn. The Doc and Louisa are feeling anxious about her return and do their best not to show it. But Ruth offers to stop by the pharmacy to see if she's feeling well after her time in the psych/detox clinic. It's a good thing. She really seems to need a little minding now that she's back in the hood.

The new roommates, Al and Morwenna, are hot on the case to find new mates. They each set up a blind date, courtesy of CornishCouples.com, only to meet someone they least expected. It definitely changes current circumstances--and living arrangements. Doesn't help that Bert is making his own moves to find some lovin', leaving someone out in the cold.

PC Joe Penhale has decided it's time to up his game, and his career, so he heads out into the 'wilderness' to test his survival skills. Doesn't take long until shots are fired and he's headed home--in the back of a pickup truck and straight to the surgery for immediate care.


Snappy wristbands, medical grade moss, haunting phobias and The Odd Couple. It doesn't take long to find your place within Portwenn... even after rehab...or wilderness training...or blind dates.

Enjoy The Practice Around the Corner...





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