Fair rating?Doc Martin· Season 1 · Episode 4
The Portwenn Effect
Louisa tries to help one of her pupils, a bright 10-year-old who finds it hard to fit in and responds to stress by running away from home. Mark seeks advice on how to remedy his lack of success with the opposite sex, while Martin encounters a delusional park ranger with an unusual imaginary friend - a giant squirrel called Anthony.
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#2In Season 1of 6 rated episodes
#70All-timeof 77 rated episodes
+0.1vs season avgSeason 1 averages 8.0
2004First airedSeptember 23, 2004
Guest stars
Ben Milleras Stewart James
Kurtis O'Brienas Peter Cronk
Mary Woodvineas Mrs. Joy CronkBrian Abbottas Headmaster
Isabelle Barkeras Mrs. Potter
Bill Thomasas Robin Thornton
Carol MacReadyas Mrs. Beckett
T.J. Holmesas RundleAnna Keaveneyas Mrs. Cooke
Crew
Ben BoltDirector
Dominic MinghellaWriter
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