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Wales Online
09-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Wales Online
Martin Clunes addresses 'nightmare' with wife after welcoming new additions to home
Martin Clunes addresses 'nightmare' with wife after welcoming new additions to home After the sad deaths of two beloved pets, Martin Clunes bought two new terrier pups – but they brought with them a whole world of trouble, and required some 'punishing' training Martin Clunes and Philippa Braithwaite bought the two terriers to replace older dogs that had died (Image: Maarten De Boer, Getty Images ) Martin Clunes admitted his two dogs have been a "nightmare" as they have been causing chaos in the local area. The actor is back on our screens this week with Islands of the Atlantic, discovering the extraordinary wildlife on islands including the Faroes, Madeira, the Azores and Greenland. But he's had more than his fair share of animal drama at home, too, in the 130-acre Dorset farm he shares with his wife, Doc Martin producer Philippa Braithwaite. The TV power couple purchased the dogs as an "impulse buy". He told the i newspaper that his two Parson Russell terriers have been a "nightmare," and had been causing chaos in the local area. The two dogs had been "an impulse buy," after the deaths of two other terriers he owned, he confessed: "They're great now, but we've all been on a journey." Martin – seen here a dog named Ruby – is a huge animal lover (Image: Finnbarr Webster, Getty Images ) Martin explained: "They're hunters. I don't have any sheep of my own now, but they got a neighbour's lamb and dislocated her leg. I put her in one of our stables for six weeks and had the vet put her leg in a cast, and the puppies got grounded." He added that the unruly dogs had to go for a series of "punishing" sessions to make sure they never worry livestock again. Article continues below Under the Dogs Protection of Livestock Act 1953, if a dog worries sheep on farmland, the owner or the person in charge of the dog is guilty of an offence; the maximum penalty can be a fine of up to £1000. Martin played irascible medic Martin Ellingham in comedy drama series Doc Martin (Image: TV Times, TV Times via Getty Images ) While Martin's two young pups had been guilty of menacing sheep, Martin and Philip have three other dogs – retired guide dog Laura, cocker spaniel Heidi Mae and her son Bob Jackson – and none of them have been so badly-behaved. Unlike Dr Martin Ellingham, the character he played in Doc Martin, Martin has always been an animal-lover. He even developed a special silent way of "shouting" when a Doc Martin script called for him to shout at his character's rough Jack Russell terrier Buddy, which was played by a dog named Dodger. Doc Martin, and his Jack Russell terrier Buddy, are now a tourist attraction in the Cornish fishing village of Port Isaac (Image: James D. Morgan, Getty Images ) Dodger sadly died due to dementia in 2019, and was replaced by Taffy, another dog of the same breed, for the final series of the show. Martin revealed his fondness for Dodger: "Me and Sonia Turner, his trainer, and Dodger, we just had such fun on that, y'know?" he said on a recent episode of The One Show. "Pushing the limits of what we could do with him and he was fabulous." Sonia broke the sad news of Dodger's death on Instagram in 2023. She thanked fans for their good wishes, writing: "A huge THANK YOU to everyone who has taken the time to remember Dodger and send their condolences. Article continues below "Tom and I are truly touched and amazed that our little chap had been taken to heart by so many people, both here and abroad. Bless you Dodger." Martin Clunes' Islands of the Atlantic airs on ITV this evening (Friday, May 9) at 9pm.
Daily Mirror
02-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
Martin Clunes' rarely-seen daughter who starred in Doc Martin now has a very different career
Martin Clunes daughter once joined him in an episode of ITV sitcom Doc Martin, but she eventually pursued a different career Martin Clunes, a familiar face on our television screens for years, is most recognised for his role as the lead character in ITV's Doc Martin. The 63-year-old actor featured in all 10 series of the popular comedy, which ran from 2004 to 2022. He's also known for his roles in Men Behaving Badly and William and Mary, as well as hosting several documentaries. His latest TV venture, Islands of the Atlantic, is set to premiere on ITV1 this Friday (2nd May), with Martin embarking on an adventure across the Atlantic. Off-screen, Martin enjoys a blissful marriage with TV producer Philippa Braithwaite, and they are proud parents to their 25-year-old daughter Emily, who some might recognise. Emily once appeared in Doc Martin alongside her famous father, playing a schoolgirl. She made her acting debut in the eighth episode of the fourth series, reports Gloucestershire Live. In her scene, she attends to Tasha (portrayed by Sophie Thompson) after she becomes agitated during Harbour Day celebration rehearsals. In the unearthed scene, Emily can be seen wearing a white polo shirt with her hair pulled back. Despite making her television debut at a young age, Emily has chosen a career path quite different from her renowned father. She is a professional event rider and is currently studying equine vet nursing at Hartpury University. Emily, who previously managed Chedington Equestrian, has participated in numerous showjumping competitions, such as BENovice and BS115. Emily's passion for horses runs in the family, shared by both her mum and dad. Together, they live in Beaminster, Dorset, where they have their own horses on the farm. In 2011, Martin took on the role of president for the British Horse Society. The actor has opened up about how Emily's equestrian enthusiasm prompted their relocation to the countryside of Dorset. Chatting on This Morning, Martin reflected: "We always wanted a field for a pony for our daughter Emily. And one never came up and suddenly, 130 acres came up which wasn't quite what we were looking for but if you don't do something you'll have a grass problem. It will all go wild so we started with loads of sheep."
Wales Online
02-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Wales Online
Doc Martin's Martin Clunes shares update on ITV show's future after 18-year run
Doc Martin's Martin Clunes shares update on ITV show's future after 18-year run Martin Clunes appeared on Good Morning Britain on Friday, where he weighed in on the possibility of Doc Martin returning to screens Martin Clunes has delivered some news on Doc Martin that's bound to disappoint long-time fans. The beloved actor, famed for his portrayal of Dr Martin Ellingham in the popular medical comedy-drama, made an appearance on ITV's Good Morning Britain on Friday (May 2). He chatted with hosts Charlotte Hawkins and Rob Rinder about his new travel documentary series. Martin's latest venture, Islands of the Atlantic, is set to premiere tonight at 9pm on ITV1, offering viewers a glimpse into his adventures across a stunning variety of oceanic islands. During the interview, the conversation also veered towards Martin's recent reunion with Neil Morrissey, his co-star from the sitcom Men Behaving Badly. Martin Clunes appeared on Good Morning Britain on Friday (May 2) As the interview was drawing to a close, Charlotte inquired about the potential return of Doc Martin: "Talking about things coming back, everyone's obviously been a huge fan of Doc Martin, is there any chance that it might come back?" reports Devon Live. Article continues below Martin responded: "I'm almost at the age where a GP has to retire, do you see?" which prompted a surprised "no" from Rob. Reflecting on the duration of the show, Martin added, "18 years in private medicine," leading Charlotte to suggest: "Yeah, but we could have Doc Martin [in] the retirement years?" The actor then playfully proposed: "Old Doc Martin. What about the prequel? Young Doc, baby Doc Martin." Rob wrapped up the discussion by commenting on Martin's seemingly ageless appearance: "You don't seem to age, I don't know what's going on." Doc Martin ended in December 2022 after 10 successful seasons (Image: ITV ) Doc Martin, created by Dominic Minghella, chronicled the life of the talented yet socially awkward doctor who relocates from London to the idyllic Cornish village of Port Wenn. After a decade of success, the series concluded with a festive special in December 2022, which was the last time audiences saw the much-loved Cornish doctor. "All good things have to come to an end, and I'm sure there are lots of people who aren't fans of the show who think it's terribly repetitive anyway. But we're at huge pains not to repeat ourselves," Martin said on Loose Women at the time. "I just think we've sort of done everything. I mean, it would be so great to just sort of carry on, but I don't think we can keep it as good." Article continues below Doc Martin is available to stream on ITVX
