
Successful surgeon Dr Martin Ellingham relocates to the seaside village of Portwenn in Cornwall; but his gruff demeanour and poor bedside manner bring him into conflict with the locals as he begins his new life as a GP.
Martin Clunes Dr. Martin Ellingham
Caroline Catz Louisa Glasson
Ian McNeice Bert Large
Joe Absolom Al Large
Selina Cadell Sally Tishell
Stewart Wright PC Mark Mylow
Stephanie Cole Joan Norton
Katherine Parkinson Pauline "Paul" Lamb
Eileen Atkins Ruth Ellingham
Felicity Montagu Caroline Bosman
John Marquez Joe Penhale
Jessica Ransom Morwenna Newcross