First broadcast 20th September 2009
Life in the beautiful Cornish village of Portwenn has become ever more infuriating for Martin since the heart-wrenching decision to call off his marriage to local headmistress Louisa.
Louisa has left the village, and Martin has begun to question what is keeping him in Cornwall for it's certainly not his relentlessly annoying patients and it's certainly not the amorous advances of the infatuated local chemist, Mrs Tishell. Martin has realised that if he is ever to escape, he must conquer his worst fear: the blood phobia that ended his surgical career.
Martin Clunes Dr Martin Ellingham
Caroline Catz Louisa Glasson
Ian McNeice Bert Large
Joe Absolom Al Large
Selina Cadell Mrs Tishell
John Marquez PC Penhale
Stephanie Cole Joan Norton
Katherine Parkinson Pauline Lamb
Lia Williams Edith Montgomery
Vincent Franklin Chris Parsons
David Haig Mr Strain
Malcolm Storry Clive Tishell
Georgie Glen Barbara
Angela Curran Caitlin Morgan
Luke Neal Andy
Christabel Muir Mother
Ruby Pender Little Susie
Ricky Champ Paramedic
Beth Scott-Hewlett Nurse
Kate Van Dike Nurse
Elanor Parrett Nurse
Thomas Hare Radiographer
