Dominic Rowan

Thea Sharrock’s new production of Shakespeare’s popular romantic comedy stirs wit, sentiment, intrigue and love into a charming confection

There's more than one way to tell a good story, and Doc Martin is no exception. Before the hit series launched in 2004, two made-for-TV movies introduced the main character and the picturesque Cornish fishing village of Port Isaac (later called Portwenn).