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Live: Doc Martin filming gets under way in Port Isaac, what do we know?

In this new series the Doc’s career is hanging in the balance. His future as a GP is under scrutiny from the General Medical Council following complaints about his irascible approach to patients.

Doc Martin has been filming in Port Isaac and the surrounding areas of the north coast of Cornwall since 2004.

The huge popularity of the ITV drama has brought thousands more tourists to the hamlet. This boost to tourism was recently recognised by Cornwall Tourism which presented a special award for outstanding contribution to tourism to the Doc Martin team at a grand ceremony held at Truro Cathedral.

Dr Martin Ellingham, said: “We love going to Cornwall to make Doc Martin, and we miss it when we are not there. The county is so beautiful, and the people have been so warm and welcoming to us. It is the best job in television.”

Autograph from Ian McNeice (Image: Simon Heester)
Autograph from Ian McNeice (Image: Simon Heester)
Woman runs out of the village (Image: Simon Heester)
Woman runs out of the village (Image: Simon Heester)
The Crab and Lobster is open for business (Image: Simon Heester)
The Crab and Lobster is open for business (Image: Simon Heester)
Production crews change the pub signage (Image: Simon Heester)
Production crews change the pub signage (Image: Simon Heester)
Martin Clunes (Image: Simon Heester)
Martin Clunes (Image: Simon Heester)
Martin Clunes is in the village (Image: Simon Heester)
Martin Clunes is in the village (Image: Simon Heester)
Martin Clunes in Port Isaac (Image: Simon Heester)
Martin Clunes in Port Isaac (Image: Simon Heester)
Martin Clunes has been spotted soaking up the sunshine (Image: Simon Heester)
Martin Clunes has been spotted soaking up the sunshine (Image: Simon Heester)
Martin Clunes and Caroline Catz arrive in Port Isaac (Image: Simon Heester)
Martin Clunes and Caroline Catz arrive in Port Isaac (Image: Simon Heester)
Lucky fans pose for a picture (Image: Simon Heester)
Lucky fans pose for a picture (Image: Simon Heester)
The Doc Image Simon Heester
The Doc Image Simon Heester
Ian McNeice is on set (Image: Simon Heester)
Ian McNeice is on set (Image: Simon Heester)
Ian McNeice is back as Bert Large (Image: Simon Heester)
Ian McNeice is back as Bert Large (Image: Simon Heester)
Fans from all over the world are following updates from today's filming on Facebook (Image: Simon Heester)
Fans from all over the world are following updates from today’s filming on Facebook (Image: Simon Heester)
Extras are being briefed for their scenes (Image: Simon Heester)
Extras are being briefed for their scenes (Image: Simon Heester)
Doc Martin filming (Image: Simon Heester)
Doc Martin filming (Image: Simon Heester)
Crowds have gathered to catch a glimpse (Image: Simon Heester)
Crowds have gathered to catch a glimpse (Image: Simon Heester)
Crowds are gathered near the Golden Lion pub (Image: Simon Heester)
Crowds are gathered near the Golden Lion pub (Image: Simon Heester)
Crowds are gathered and vehicles have parked on the slipway (Image: Simon Heester)
Crowds are gathered and vehicles have parked on the slipway (Image: Simon Heester)
Clunes spotted soaking up the sun (Image: Simon Heester)
Clunes spotted soaking up the sun (Image: Simon Heester)
Clunes has been signing autographs and taking pictures with fans (Image: Simon Heester)
Clunes has been signing autographs and taking pictures with fans (Image: Simon Heester)
Clunes enjoys a spot of lunch (Image: Simon Heester)
Clunes enjoys a spot of lunch (Image: Simon Heester)
Bert Large is back (Image: Simon Heester)
Bert Large is back (Image: Simon Heester)

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