The Shock of the New - s07 ep02

The Doc decides he needs to be open with Dr. Timoney if he’s serious about making changes. And just in time, too, since Louisa walks through the surgery door in the middle of the day with James Henry. She’s back and the whole town, which seems to be in the waiting room at the time of her arrival, is just as shocked as the Doc. 

Portwenn Fishing Holidays receives its first guests: a couple desperate for a break and…a field mouse. But that’s just the start of Al’s problems. Just when he thinks it can’t get worse, it does. Much much worse. With every passing hour.



Bert has an idea to improve business: Portwenn’s version of Groupon. A two-for-one lobster dinner at Large Restaurant.

Unfortunately, Bert couldn’t channel the Big JC and multiply the only 2 lobsters Gus could catch.

And if Becky hadn’t let the lobsters swim in tap water…well, he may have just been able to salvage the night. 

Brain arthritis, licking a gift-sausage in the mouth, medical-grade stun guns, and blood. Lots and lots of blood. 

Tilt your head back, folks…it’s time for The Shock of the New. Enjoy!







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Rescue Me - s07 ep01

Season 7 begins… the Doc is without Louisa and James Henry. Again. But this time is different. He knows things must change—he must change—so he sets out to make that happen. Of course, with a little help from Aunt Ruth who refuses to take him on as a patient (as if!). And with the referral she gives him, the Doc may have met his match.

Al is desperately trying to finish renovations at the farmhouse so they can finally start taking reservations for Portwenn's newest B&B, Salmon Enchartered Place Portwenn Fishing Holidays. Aunt Ruth questions if it will ever be finished…and Al’s not sure she’s wrong. He is trying, though, without any help from his friends. Maybe.

It’s the anniversary of the Moon Ray Rescue. Unfortunately, the star of the rescue revival is also Al’s contractor—so nothing’s gettin’ done at the B&B until the local news crew leaves. But there’s a surprise in the end… and it may mean that Morwenna is headed to medical school. Or maybe not. 

Have we told you it’s anniversary of the Moon Ray Rescue?

Shrinks, ‘beachy’ formal wear, male pregnancy, crash landings, and police photobombs. Oh, and did we mention the Moon Ray? 

Welcome to Series 7…you may need your own life preserver.

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Recap: Interviews & Thank Yous

A quick recap and our thoughts after the interviews with Martin Clunes, Philippa Braithwaite Clunes, and Ian McNeice. Plus a few Thank Yous. 


We also discuss a new 'project' we'll be starting to help us continue the podcast. Stay tuned!

Mentioned in the podcast:

Ian will be back in the LA area on Valentine’s weekend for the:

Gallifrey One - 27th Annual North American Doctor Who Celebration

Feb 12-14, 2016

Marriott Los Angeles Airport Hotel

http://www.gallifreyone.com/

It appears tickets are sold out but contact Gallifrey One for information.


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INTERVIEW: Ian McNeice | Bert Large

Who doesn’t love Bert Large?

What a pleasure it was to hang out with Ian. And the stories he tells… well, we could have listened for hours. 

Especially the one about how the cast found out about the new seasons that would be commissioned by ITV. To have been a fly on the wall for that moment…

It’s funny, listening back to this a week later, it’s such a mellow interview. Ian had just arrived from the airport so we wanted to be sure he could simply kick back and have a chat with us. (Thank goodness Linda had some tea tucked away at her place!) He definitely set the relaxed tone. Ian’s a pro. He knows how to do these interviews so well.

We talked about working with Joe Absolom, John Marquez, and Martin; about getting that accent just right; his hopes for the next season and so much more.

Another BIG THANK YOU to Ian for taking time out of his VERY busy visit to LA to talk to Rock the Doc. We hope to have Ian on the show again…maybe next time with Joe? How much fun would that be?! 

Enjoy the interview with Portwenn's favorite entrepreneur!

*SPOILER ALERT* There are a few references to Series 7 in this interview.

Mentioned in the podcast:

Ian will be back in the LA area on Valentine’s weekend for the:

Gallifrey One - 27th Annual North American Doctor Who Celebration

Feb 12-14, 2016

Marriott Los Angeles Airport Hotel

http://www.gallifreyone.com/

It appears tickets are sold out but contact Gallifrey One for information.


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INTERVIEW: Martin Clunes & Philippa Braithwaite Clunes

With a big (BIG), huge (HUGE) first episode. 

Here’s the scene…

It was a bit of a balmy January day in Los Angeles. We tried to make normal conversation in the car on the way to our secret location but it was pointless. We could think of nothing else but 1) is this the right day and 2) will our recording equipment really work when we needed it the most. (Okay, there were other things we stressed thought about, too, but these were the only ones we could verbalize.)

We arrived and informed the hosts that we would be waiting for them near the door. 

A few minutes later -- I could see him walking down the hall directly toward us.

“Oh god,” I thought. “Here we go…”

Ladies and Gentlemen, we give you our interview with… 

Martin Clunes and Philippa Braithwaite.

We hope you’ll enjoy this episode as much as we loved recording it.

A big (BIG), huge (HUGE) THANK YOU to Martin and Philippa. You honestly could not have been more pleasant, more fun to interview and hang out with. We were, as they say, quite chuffed. ;)

To LindaG who never stopped believing this was possible from day one and never stopped knocking on that door…you did it!

And thank goodness the recording equipment worked (thanks for the assist, Martin!) because we’re still not quite sure this interview actually happened…

Welcome to Series 7, everyone. Cheers!

*SPOILER ALERT* There are a few references to Series 7 in this interview.

Mentioned in the podcast: 
Buckham Fair 2016 -- www.BuckhamFair.co.uk 
Buffalo Pictures -- www.BuffaloPictures.co.uk


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Series 7 is just around the corner...

Doc Martin Series 7 will be released soon in the UK. Until then enjoy the new Series 7 promo video from ITV...

If you can't view the video above, you can watch on YouTube:
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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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