Doc Martin is just a British television comedy drama show. It was created by Dominic Minghella following the character of Dr. Martin Bamford in the 2000 comedy film Saving Grace. The series is set and filmed in the village of Port Isaac, Cornwall, England, with interior scenes taken at a converted barn that was local. Five series aired along with a special that aired on Christmas, between 2004 and 2011. Series 6 started broadcasting on ITV on two.