Podcast Portwenn: Doc Martin & Best Medicine

What happens when the camera turns off in Portwenn? Host Chesla Wechsler hands the microphone to retired therapist Lisa, who moderates a rare roundtable conversation among three Doc Martin fan fiction writers: Kathy, Rob, and Chesla herself. Kathy (ke0212) is an actuary who discovered Doc Martin in 2011 and has been writing fan fiction since 2016, 5 stories and (maybe) counting, including the 200,...

Podcast Portwenn throws its support behind Buckham Fair, a fundraiser hosted by Martin Clunes and Philippa Braithwaite Clunes. Please, consider supporting them as a way to say thanks for the entertainment and educational content they've given us. Doc Martin, Best Medicine, and Podcast Portwenn don't exist without them.

Podcast Portwenn Season 2 kicks off with a fresh twist on the Doc Martin newbie experience. Chesla is joined by Patty, a familiar face from the Best Medicine playlist but this time, Patty has just finished watching Doc Martin Season 1 for the very first time. Having already seen all 13 episodes of Best Medicine, Patty brings a uniquely informed perspective: she knows the American adaptation inside...

Podcast Portwenn is back! Host Chesla Wechsler kicks off Season 2 of the podcast with a preview of what's ahead for both the Doc Martin and Best Medicine playlists. On the Doc Martin side, Chesla has already begun recording with a brand-new Doc Martin newbie with a twist. Also in the works: a special episode featuring Doc Martin fanfiction authors. If you've ever wanted to hear from the creative c...

Podcast Portwenn welcomes Carol to the panel — a Best Medicine fan from the Western U.S. who has watched every episode of Season 1 multiple times (including a recovery watch after shoulder surgery!). Carol is Unspoiled, meaning she has never seen the original British series Doc Martin, and she brings a refreshing first-generation fan perspective to everything from the humor to the heart of Port We...

⚠️ Spoilers for Best Medicine Season 1. Mel has been one of Podcast Portwenn's most engaged commenters all season — and now she's finally in the chair. In her first appearance on the podcast, she brings sharp new theories and observations about Martin's past that will make you want to go back and rewatch. What really happened to Rosemary? And does Robert Best carry guilt — not just grief? Chesla a...

Is Fox's Best Medicine the feel-good family show you've been missing? Podcast Portwenn host Chesla Wechsler sits down with Jennifer and Mackenzie — a mother-daughter duo from two generations (Gen X and Gen Z) — who discovered Best Medicine without ever having seen the original British series Doc Martin . Their fresh-eyes perspective on Season 1 makes for a lively, spoiler-filled conversation that...

The Podcast Portwenn crew breaks down the Best Medicine Season 1 finale in two parts: unspoiled fans Patty, Doug, and Erica react to the wild finale, then Doc Martin superfans Kathy and Chris weigh in with spoiler-filled comparisons and Season 2 predictions. [00:00] Quick Note [01:08] Unspoiled Best Medicine Fan Takes [45:00] Segue [45:21] Doc Martin Fan Takes This episode covers everything: Marti...

Best Medicine Season 1 Episode 12 — "A Tale of Two Sister Cities" | Podcast Portwenn Best Medicine continues to hit its stride.  In this episode of Podcast Portwenn , host Chesla and guests dig into Best Medicine Season 1, Episode 12 — "A Tale of Two Sister Cities." From a suspicious Norwegian couple to a medical mystery, this episode delivers one of the more unique plots of the season — plus the...

Is it the bubonic plague... or just Port Wenn being Port Wenn? 🐀 Chesla is joined by returning guests Doug, Erica, and Patty for an unspoiled reaction to Best Medicine Season 1, Episode 11 — then Chris takes over for the Doc Martin–savvy deep dive in part two. In this episode: 🩺 Water cooler reactions — the group is split! Doug and Chris loved it, Erica and Patty had reservations, and Chesla pla...

Doc Martin fans — this is the one you've been waiting for. In this fourth and final installment of the Psychology of Portwenn series, host Chesla Wechsler is joined once again by retired psychotherapist Lisa Verni for a deep psychological analysis of Doc Martin (starring Martin Clunes and Caroline Catz), covering Seasons 8 through 10 and the Last Christmas in Portwenn special. If you're watching B...

Patty floats the idea that watching Best Medicine for Podcast Portwenn makes her more "in the moment" or mindful when consuming TV. Erica compares it to "back in the day" when we didn't have all this distracting technology. Who knew that Podcast Portwenn could contribute to good health and broaden horizons?

In this episode of Podcast Portwenn, Patty, Erica, and Chesla dive into Best Medicine S1 E10 Port Wenn-ings and a Funeral. From the romantic tension finally reaching a breaking point to a medical emergency that puts the Doctor’s (Josh Charles) surgical past to the test, there is plenty to unpack from an "unspoiled" perspective. Patty has an interesting perspective on how Aunt Sarah (Annie Potts) s...

In one of the most requested episodes of Podcast Portwenn , Judy the Newbie returns after completing the entire journey through Doc Martin. The end of an era! 🏥 Our premiere Newbie, Judy, has officially graduated to "know-it-all" status as we recap the final season of Doc Martin. From Martin’s stint as "Mr. Mom" to that intense brachial artery surgery, we’re breaking down many emotional moments o...

In this bonus episode of Podcast Portwenn , Chesla and Chris take a deep dive into Episode 9 of Best Medicine and explore one of the most revealing themes of the series so far: family dynamics . How does the Best family compare to the Ellinghams from Doc Martin ? This discussion examines the emotional contrasts between the two families, including: The shared trauma within the Best family The deepl...

In this episode of Podcast Portwenn , our fan panels react to Episode 9 (“Doc Martin”) of Best Medicine —the episode fans have been waiting for! The story introduces Martin’s parents and features a special appearance by Martin Clunes , beloved star of Doc Martin . Host Chesla is joined by Doug, Erica, and Kathy to unpack one of the most emotionally layered episodes of the season. The group explore...

Welcome back to Podcast Portwenn ! In this episode, host Chesla Wechsler is joined by three dedicated fans— Kathy , Oliver , and Anneke —who have all made the pilgrimage to Port Isaac, Cornwall , to witness the filming of the hit series Doc Martin . Whether you are curious about what it is like to stay in Fern Cottage (the real Surgery), where to find the best crab salad in town, or how the cast t...

Join Chesla, Erica, Doug, and Chris on Podcast Portwenn as they dive into Best Medicine S1E8, "The Bogfather". This week, the discovery of a 300-year-old body in the bog brings out a rare, "happy-go-lucky" side of Doc Martin as he gets back into his scientific element. However, the town's supportive nature to the locals once again doesn't extend to Martin, when they discover a link between the "Bo...

Best Medicine isn't the first time the Buffalo Pictures classic Doc Martin has been reimagined for a different audience. Anneke discusses not only the Dutch version Dokter Tinus but also the French, Spanish, and German versions she studied. Spoiler Alert! Contains Spoilers for Doc Martin and related shows.

We dive into S1E7, There Might Be Blood, of Fox’s new series, Best Medicine. We’re celebrating how this adaptation is finding its own voice while honoring the DNA of the original ITV classic, Doc Martin. In the Best Medicine segment, we cover the budding relationship between Martin and Louisa, Al and Elaine heating things up, and Sally Mylow saving the day. In the Doc Martin segment, we do a deep...

The doctor is in — on both sides of the pond! In this episode of Podcast Portwenn, we dive into Season 1, Episode 6 of Fox’s new series, Best Medicine. We’re celebrating how this adaptation is finding its own voice while honoring the DNA of the original ITV classic, Doc Martin. In the Best Medicine segment, we cover the budding relationship between Martin and Louisa, the touching scenes with Aunt...

Superfans discuss Doc Martin S10E9 Last Christmas in Portwenn. We cover the final episode and where it leaves Martin Ellingham, Louisa Ellingham, Mrs. Tishell, Ruth Ellingham, Bert Large, Morwenna, Al, Janice, Joe and James. Get our thoughts on this Martin Clunes Caroline Catz tour de force. Was it a good wrap up for our friends in Portwenn? Did we hit all the highlights? [00:00] Pauline on Last C...

The doctor is in—on both sides of the pond! In this episode of Podcast Portwenn, we dive into Season 1, Episode 5 of Fox’s new series, Best Medicine. We’re celebrating how this adaptation is finding its own voice while honoring the DNA of the original ITV classic, Doc Martin. In this episode: [00:00] Best Medicine Newbie Watchers - our segment on Best Medicine watchers who have never seen Doc Mart...

Welcome to the home of #DocMartin and #BestMedicine fans! Podcast Portwenn is where the classic ITV world with Martin Clunes' Dr. Martin Ellingham meets the new Fox adaptation with Josh Charles' Dr. Martin Best. Our unique format features: 1️⃣ First-Timers: Fresh reactions from new viewers. 2️⃣ Superfans: Deep-dive analysis from long-time fans. 3️⃣ Psychology: Discussing the characters and relatio...

In this episode of Podcast Portwenn, we review Doc Martin Season 9, breaking down key moments, character development, and Judy the Newbie's reactions. We discuss Martin Ellingham’s evolving relationships, life in Portwenn, and what predictions from the last Podcast Portwenn Doc Martin Season 8 episode came true. Judy makes predictions for Doc Martin Season 10. ⚠️ Spoilers for Doc Martin Season 9....