‘It’s traumatic’: new travellers’ Dorset home challenged by Martin Clunes
A couple’s identity as Travellers, and thus their right to live on a plot near his farm, has been questioned by the actor’s lawyers
September 2020
'No sex, no violence, just a laugh': mixed emotions in Cornish village as Doc Martin ends
TV series lured fans from all over the world to Port Isaac, bringing jobs and money, but critics complain it created a circus
June 2019
Jump the shark
Men Behaving Badly: how Tony’s betrayal killed the flatshare bromance
While Gary was away, his best mate and his girlfriend became a bit too close. From then on, the show had lost its laddish camaraderie
March 2019
Observer TV reviews
The week in TV: The Satanic Verses: 30 Years On; This Time With Alan Partridge and more
A look back at the Rushdie affair drew depressing conclusions, but Radio Norwich’s finest was back to lighten the mood
February 2019
Names in the news
There will be no fake news in Martin Clunes’ Islands of America
Rebecca Nicholson
The travel presenter has expressed his distaste for the kind of cliched set piece so brilliantly satirised by Philomena Cunk
January 2019
Observer TV reviews
The week in TV: Brexit: The Uncivil War; Manhunt; Catastrophe and more
The Cumberbatch treatment brought starry lustre to James Graham’s fine referendum drama, while Martin Clunes was gripping as a boring cop
The Bard’s wisdom applies to Brexit
Letters: Austen Lynch on why Shakespeare’s materials were not forgotten, Peter Ayling on Martin Clunes’s acting background and Christine Ozanne on the relevance of Richard II
TV review
Manhunt review – a sober, responsible drama about the murder of three young females by Levi Bellfield
Martin Clunes plays an ordinary detective who heads up an extraordinary investigation into the killing of Amélie Delagrange, Milly Dowler and Marsha McDonnell
September 2018
The Q&A
Martin Clunes: ‘The worst thing anyone’s ever said to me? “God, you’re ugly”’
The Doc Martin and Vanity Fair star on Russian surrealism, bedwetting and his love of all things equestrian
September 2017
Observer TV reviews
The week in TV: Strike; Electric Dreams; Doc Martin; Transparent; Bad Move; W1A
Chemistry between its stars gave JK Rowling’s detective series magic, and while Philip K Dick still has chilling power, Doc Martin’s return was warming
February 2016
Martin Clunes in plea to catch Croydon cat killer
At least 35 cats thought to have been mutilated by so-called Cat Ripper of Croydon, with Peta offering £5,000 reward
November 2015
Observer TV reviews
The week in TV: Doc Martin; Cuffs; The Great Pottery Throw Down; The Hunt
Doc Martin proves the ideal tonic, Brighton welcomes cops and robbers, and the BBC shows there’s more to ovens than buns
September 2015
TV review
Doc Martin review: If I was Cornish I’d be cross – why are they all portrayed as bumbly, workshy idiots?
Doc Martin is a good doctor, but the other residents of Portwenn drop their fish and shopping, fail to drop their anchors and crash their boats
July 2015
From Alien to ITV: Sigourney Weaver set for guest role on Doc Martin
American actor spotted on set of cosy Cornish-set comedy-drama starring Martin Clunes as an awkward country GP
May 2014
Charlotte Rampling takes lead role in new Broadchurch series
ITV also reveals details of two new dramas starring Martin Clunes as Sherlock Holmes' creator and David Threlfall. By John Plunkett
April 2014
TV and radio blog
Why Martin Clunes is the king of cuddly programming
He's no David Attenborough, but whether rescuing a lion called Mugie, or saving lemurs, Clunes manages to find the perfect balance between enthusiasm and obnoxiousness
March 2014
My family values
Martin Clunes: My family values
The Doc Martin and Men Behaving Badly star on throwing himself into plays to avoid being hit at school, having an uncle famous for playing Sherlock Holmes, and his love of animals. Interview by Camilla Palmer
March 2013
How we made
How we made Men Behaving Badly
From farting in a birthing pool to rolling down a giant penis, Martin Clunes and producer Beryl Vertue remember the laddish sitcom that defined an era
January 2013
Media Monkey
Martin Clunes gets road rage over Churchill ad break
Media Monkey: Actor labels insurance firm 'neurotic' after being dropped from television campaign following his driving ban
August 2012
ITV drama autumn/winter trailer
Broadcaster takes on the BBC with promo for its new season, including Downton Abbey
