Fair rating?Doc Martin· Season 1 · Episode 5
Of All the Harbours in All the Towns
One of Joan's old flames comes back into her life and proceeds to woo her all over again, but Martin discovers the man in question has a life-threatening heart condition, presenting him with a difficult decision. The irascible doctor's problems do not stop there, as a schoolgirl develops a crush on him, leading to a confrontation with her irate father. Meanwhile, romance is also in the air for Al and Elaine.
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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 30, 2004
Guest stars
John Aldertonas John Slater
Stephanie Leonidasas Melanie GibsonAdam Jessopas Joe
Michael Attwellas Alan GibsonCrew
Ben BoltDirector
John RegierWriter
Kirstie FalkousWriter
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