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Doc Martin cast: Who stars in the ITV show?

LONG-running ITV comedy-drama series Doc Martin is returning for its final season in 2022.

Here is all you need to know about who is in the cast of the tenth series.

Who is the cast of the final series of Doc Martin?

Martin Clunes plays Doctor Martin Ellingham

 Martin Clunes returns one last time as Dr Martin Ellingham
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Martin Clunes returns one last time as Dr Martin EllinghamCredit: PA

Of course Martin Clunes reprises his role as Dr Martin Ellingham, but before landing the role in 2004, he was famous for many others.

Clunes rose to fame playing Gary in sitcom Men Behaving Badly from 1992-1999.

He has gone on to star as Sir Pitt Crawley in Vanity Fair, and DCI Colin Sutton in crime drama Manhunt.

He is also the voice of  Kipper the Dog in the animated series, Kipper.

Caroline Catz plays Louisa Ellingham

 Caroline Catz plays Doc Martin's wife
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Caroline Catz plays Doc Martin's wifeCredit: Handout

Caroline Catz, whose real surname is Caplan, is back as the Doc's long-suffering wife

Caroline starred in Doc Martin since the first series.

Her other roles include Detective Inspector Kate Ashurst in Murder In Suburbia, Detective Inspector Helen Morton in DCI Banks, and PC Cheryl Hutchins in The Vice.

Caroline is married to former EastEnders actor Michael Higgs, who played villain Andy Hunter, and the couple have two children.

Dame Eileen Atkins plays Aunt Ruth

 Dame Eileen Atkins returns as Aunt Ruth
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Dame Eileen Atkins returns as Aunt RuthCredit: Handout

Dame Eileen Atkins is an English actress and occasional screenwriter.

She has worked in the theatre, film, and television consistently since 1953.

She is one of the most esteemed stars in show, having appeared in Gosford Park, Upstairs Downstairs and The House of Elliot.

Eileen joined Doc Martin in 2011.

Ian McNeice plays Bert Large

 Ian McNeice has played Bert since the first series
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Ian McNeice has played Bert since the first seriesCredit: © Neil Genower

Ian McNeice has played the hapless restaurant owner since the first series.

Ian found fame portraying government agent Harcourt in the 1985 television miniseries Edge Of Darkness.

He has since starred in films such as The Englishman Who Went Up A Hill But Came Down a Mountain, Ace Ventura: When Nature Calls and Frank Herbert's Dune.

Joe Absolom plays Al

 Joe Absolom has played Al since the show began
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Joe Absolom has played Al since the show beganCredit: � Neil Genower

Joe Absolom shot to fame in the 90s plays Matthew Rose in EastEnders.

He has been in Doc Martin since the start.

He has also had roles in The Bill, Dangerfield and Silent Witness.

Joe played chief suspect and local taxi driver Christopher Halliwell in true crime drama A Confession

John Marquez plays PC Joe Penhale

 John Marquez plays the lovable local policeman
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John Marquez plays the lovable local policemanCredit: � Neil Genower

John Marquez is an actor and cinematographer.

He joined Doc Martin in 2007 as the hapless local bobby.

He has also had guest roles in Death In Paradise, Hotel Babylon and the reboot of Porridge.

Jessica Ransom plays Morwenna Newcross

 Jessica Ransom plays the Doc's receptionist
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Jessica Ransom plays the Doc's receptionistCredit: � Neil Genower

Jessica Ransom joined Doc Martin in 2011 as medical receptionist Morwenna Newcross.

She has starred in Horrible Histories. and played various characters in the sketch show The Armstrong And Miller Show.

Jessica also wrote an episode of Danger Mouse.

Selina Cadell plays Mrs Tishell

 Selina Cadell has been in the show since the start
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Selina Cadell has been in the show since the startCredit: Rex Features

Selina Cadell has been in Doc Martin since the beginning playing the eccentric pharmacy owner who has a BIG crush on the Doc.

She is a well known comedy actress.

Selina has starred in Jeeves And Wooster, The Catherine Tate Show and the Victoria Wood TV series.

Who guest stars in the final series of Doc Martin?

Other members of the Doc Martin season 10 cast include:

What time is Doc Martin on ITV?

The final season of Doc Martin will begin on Wednesday, September 7, on ITV, at 9pm.

There are eight episodes in the season and they will be released at the same time weekly.

Seasons one-nine are available to stream on ITV Hub now.

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