Originally Posted by Eddie the Poet

Yes, this is a good series, shown now by WGBH (Channels 2 & 44) in the Boston, MA area, on a weekly basis. There is good ironic humor that Doc Martin is a doctor afraid of the sight of blood, as some of the other characters are afraid also afraid of things which are a basic part of their occupations.

Also amusing is his receptionist, who is always trying to become a real nurse and doing more, such as writing her own incomplete prescriptions. Another good character is the beautiful school teacher who obviously adores him, despite the fact that he never responds to her.

Eddie the Poet