He ain't no Johnny Depp

[susandennis]

While I am still pretty taken with Hugh Grant, I have a new man in my fictitious life. It's an odd obsession but I can't get enough of Martin Clunes. There is just something about him that I can't get enough of.

I remember seeing his face in the odd movies now and again but when I finally connected him to a name and remembered it was from a little watched (at least over here) British TV series William and Mary.

Now I'm stuck on another series of his Doc Martin. He plays a brilliant and noted surgeon who develops panic attacks at the sight and smell of blood so he's moved to the country and is the GP for a small town.

Even as I describe it, it sounds boring and it should be and Clunes is no pinup or even really attractive but I can't stop watching episodes. I have to watch most of them twice because while my ear can fairly easily understand Hugh, some of the other British accents take a couple of listens before I can get the detail plus the colloquialisms take some thinking through. (I will be very glad when they add subtitles to Netflix streaming.)

Series 1 is on Netflix streaming. Series 2 is on DVD only. Series 3 is now on our PBS channel. It's nice to know there is so much Martin Clunes/Doc Martin in my future.

Comments

[aellia.livejournal.com]

Oh..Doc Martin is a fabulous series!

I enjoyed every minute of it.
xx

[johncomic.livejournal.com]

As soon as I got to Martin's name I burst out with a giggle.

Sorry, couldn't help it. I really should apologise, there's no accounting for our “crushes” (and I should know!)

[susandennis]

I totally get it. If I read that entry, I would think I have lost my mind. But, then I kind of have a thing for Moss, too. So maybe it's not them... maybe (ok, for sure) it's me.

[johncomic.livejournal.com]

Clunes is a terrific actor, by the way, and I always enjoy watching him. I could've sworn he had a small part in Brothers of the Head but IMDB doesn't mention him there.

[changeling72.livejournal.com]

Let me know if there are any colloquialisms you need help with. :o)

[susandennis]

I was actually thinking that last night! I'll bet changeling72 knows what that means!! Now I don't remember, of course, what it was but next time, I'll take notes!

[mikeybill.livejournal.com]

He's a very talented actor. Not exactly my cup of tea looks wise, but I enjoy his acting a lot.

Martin Clunes

[(Anonymous)]

You have excellent taste! Martin Clunes is a great actor in Britain. He is a wonderful comedian and as in Doc Martin, you can tell he is good at being miserable too. Its certainly not a boring programme, very amusing and totally and utterly British of course.

I am English, born in England, and have been down to Cornwall (where Doc Martin is set) n numerous trips as I have relatives who live there. It is a great place, Martin was also in a series called "Men Behaving Badly". He was a lot younger in that, and it is a comedy, perhaps you could look out for that if you like Martin Clunes.

By the way, William and Mary was only on for one maybe two series, so there isn't much of that programme sadly. I enjoyed that but its all about ratings with the TV and I guess it didn't have enough people watching it !

I like reading your blog, keep it up.

Susan (yes that's really my name also) :o)

Re: Martin Clunes

[susandennis]

Hi Susan from England!! I do hope you come back here to see replies.

I remember Men Behaving Badly - but, happily, not enough to spoil seeing it again and I'll go find it. Thank you!

Do your relatives in Cornwall know Elaine??? :)

The Other Susan

Re: Martin Clunes

[(Anonymous)]

Hello Susan

I went on Youtube last night and watched the entire first episode of Doc Martin when he first arrived in Portwenn. Stephanie Cole is a good actress - the one who plays his aunt.

Anyway, are you referring to Elaine the receptionist???!! Highly unlikely though I suspect they may know someone "like" her. LOL

Sorry if I appear anonymous, i don't have a blog!

Susan in a very cold England at the moment

Re: Martin Clunes

[susandennis]

I watched an episode last night that centered on his aunt and know now that I've seen her in lots of other things. She is good and she was great in that - Series 1, about episode 5, I think.

Not to worry about the anonymous! Happily, you don't have to have a blog to participate. You are doing great - I do appreciate your letting me know who you are in your comments. And I love that you read my journal now and again. Thank you.

[kittymistress.livejournal.com]

A local channel had Doc Martin on and I watched every show then suddenly it was gone. I keep hoping they'll put it back on. Cllunes was great as the cranky doc.

[theryn.livejournal.com]

I watched the first few episodes of Doc Martin on your recommendation. I enjoyed them and thank you. In my experience the additional seasons usually follow the first one within a month or two, but you can watch all the episodes on imdb.com: http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0408381/videogallery .

[susandennis]

Oh! Thank you!! I got to the end of Series 1 and didn't want to wait for Netflix. Now I don't have to!

Kewel.

By the way...

[theryn.livejournal.com]

Did you notice that Elaine was Holly Ellenbogen (the one with the effeminate husband) on The Class? My husband spotted it right away but I didn't believe him. That's why I was looking at IMDB.

Re: By the way...

[susandennis]

OMG NO! Not only did I not notice, I can't even believe it. She is ONE amazing actress! That couple was my least favorite on The Class but that show still is my top show of all times. Wild. Thanks or cluing me in. Your husband has a great eye.

[vetch.livejournal.com]

I love Doc Martin - it'd be a toss-up between that and Men Behaving Badly for my favourite Martin Clunes show.