Doc Martin arrives in the picture postcard fishing village of Portwenn, Cornwall as a fish out of water. Once a high-flying London surgeon, his suddenly developed blood phobia means he has to take a job in local practice. But while the Doc's medical skills are second to none, his bedside manner leaves a lot to be desired. He immediately starts infuriating the locals, none more so than school teacher Louisa Glasson. But is there more to Doc Martin than meets the eye?