"Aromatherapy" - Season 02, Episode 04

- by Karen Haviley

Interesting challenges for the Doc in this episode.

Caroline Bosman, Portwenn's radio personality, is having some trouble at work. People seem to think that she's been 'tipping the bottle' a little too much lately, even on the air. Everyone seems to want to give her advice but luckily PC Mylow's breathalyzer gives a hint to something much more serious.

Danny and Lousia seem to be getting a bit closer, too, much to the chagrin of the Doc. Louisa is beginning to feel like it might be time to let go of her feelings for the Doc and embrace a possible new love opportunity in Portwenn. And the Doc knows it.

There's also something brewing between PC Mark Mylow and the new Portwennian, Julie Mitchell. Or at least he's trying to get it brewing. However, there does seem to be something a bit off about her. Of course, Mark doesn't pay much attention - after all, it's an attractive woman that has come to ask him for help! How could he turn her down?

Then there's sweet Mr. Cooke (or is it Mr. Kirk? We obviously couldn't figure that out in this podcast). Sweet, ridiculously-stinky Mr. Cooke. The Doc tries everything to find the problem. Not until the end do we realize the bittersweet situation that cures Mr. Cooke from the stench. 

We definitely had a good time on this podcast as you'll hear. It's full of all kinds of side notes that may or may not have anything to do with this episode. You won't hear it, but I even think at one point we stopped recording and started again... something about nuns and whether or not they "make them anymore".... oh that LindaG...

So we hope you enjoy this episode as much as we did. 

Aromatherapy... it just makes you feel good saying it, doesn't it? Enjoy!

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"Blood is Thicker" - Season 02, Episode 03

- by Karen Haviley

Portwenn's certainly an interesting place. For the third time, the Doc meets face-to-face with his airbag thanks to a couch in the middle of the road on his way home. Thankfully, Bert just happens to be 'in the area' and claims it for his own. With a trailer on the back of his van, he's always prepared for moments like these.

This isn't Bert's problem in this episode, though, because Al begins to question his paternity when Bert can't seem to locate Al's birth certificate...and it hits him that he actually doesn't look like Bert at all. Thankfully they have the rational-minded Auntie Joan to set things right.

Al and Pauline get closer in this episode, too... on the Doc's kitchen table. Hey, where are you going to find a private place in Portwenn to snog with your guy/gal, right?

PC Mylow's sister, Sandra, makes a visit to Portwenn bringing her own medical kit -- herbal remedies. Of course the Portwennians can't wait to have a chat with her to see if she can fix what ails them so they don't have to see the Doc. You KNOW how they love newbies in town. They're a curious lot! Well, all but Mrs. Tishell who will never ever turn her back on the dear Doc.

But then it just gets better when one of the Flint boys from 'The Moor' (cue 'Deliverance' theme) comes to see the Doc about his medical issue -- The Lurkey strikes again! When he asks for help for his brother, too, the Doc decides he will have to drive out to examine him... and so he does (cue 'Psycho' theme)...

And for all the good things the Doc has done for the Flint family he gets a one-of-a-kind gift which reminds him to be careful what you wish for....

Blood is Thicker, folks.... it's a doozy.... Enjoy!




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"In Loco" - Season 02, Episode 02

- by Karen Haviley

In this episode we find Louisa prepping for an interview to be headmistress of the school. Kind of a big deal, right? The only problem is that the Doc is on the Board to decide who is most appropriate for the position and Louisa has been neglecting his requests to keep some local children -- who have contracted a nasty contagious rash -- out of the school. Yeah, this goes over well.

Bert comes to the rescue when Mrs. Cronk gets distracted in her fish & chips shop and dunks her hand in the vat of hot cooking oil. We find out that Bert received a cooking certificate years ago (he's full of surprises, isn't he?!) -- so of course he feels perfectly qualified to keep her shop running as she's rushed to the hospital. You can see where this is going. Let's just say that Bert believes in the 3-second rule...
Then of course Louisa and the Doc have shared custody of Peter Cronk while his mum is at the hospital. Sigh. Poor Peter.

In the end, we find out the cause of the rash being passed amongst the school children... but not before the Doc gets seriously 'schooled' by Louisa -- all in front of the Board -- about her methods for keeping the contagious children safe in the classroom.

Lots of action, some pretty disgusting rashes, more shushing and Shut Up's, and Bert's delectable culinary skills. A perfect mix.

Ahhh, yes... we're definitely In Loco... enjoy the show...



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"Old Dogs" - Season 02, Episode 01

- by Karen Haviley

Season 2 begins with a whole slew of issues...

The Doc and Louisa can't seem to find a way to communicate without arguing; there seems to be a mugger on the loose; we find out that Bert used to be on a waterpolo team years ago (!); a new man is in town and the Doc is concerned how it may affect him personally; we have a new receptionist who can actually do the work... all with an extra dose of reality-check for the Doc; and a little bit of unexpected sexual activity going on behind closed doors.

Yep, just another day in Portwenn. Here you have it... Old Dogs.






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"Haemophobia" - Season 01, Episode 06

- by Karen Haviley

The final episode in this series, the locals in Portwenn decide it’s time to let the Doc know that they are fully aware of his blood phobia by staging an emergency at the pub. You can imagine how well this goes over.

Peter Cronk is feeling misunderstood, as well, and ends up helping himself and the Doc get over the local teasing that’s been going on by having a REAL emergency.

And surprise, surprise, the Doc once again completely screws up a romantic opportunity with Louisa.

A great ending to the first season... enjoy Haemophobia.




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"Of All the Harbors in All the Towns" - Season 01, Episode 05

- by Karen Haviley

Aunt Joan meets up with an old lover that has come to town by crashing his dinghy into the harbor's shore. 

The Doc doesn’t approve, but he has his own problems as a local teen develops a crush and sets her sights on the older and more distinguished Doc Martin.

Then it finally happens... Elaine breaks up with Greg. Al decides he needs to strike while the iron is hot and can’t help himself but to show her what she’s been missing. Will she fall for our sweet Al Large?

All stories of love and loss.

Welcome to Casablanca... Portwenn-style....






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'Portwenn Effect' Trivia Winner!

Congrats to Sheri Biffle (aka 'Biff')! She was the first to answer the trivia question correctly!

Q: What is the name of the dance that Lousia is buying tickets to attend?

A: The Portwenn Players' Dance


Thanks for listening and for writing in, Sheri!

Cheers!