Doc Martin (2004–…): Season 9, Episode 3 - SWALK - full transcript

- Martin?
- Good morning.

I have to take your temperature.

Why? Has something just happened?

We need to track your
Basal body temperature,

so that we know
when you're ovulating.

It's 6:45.

Mm-hm. The reading's most accurate
immediately after waking.

Is this absolutely necessary
right now?

Yes, we're going
to do this every morning.

I missed
most of your last pregnancy.

I want to be
fully involved with this one.



God's sake.

Get off there!

Good morning, James.

I'm going to need
this area tomorrow, if that's OK.

What for?

Well, Sam's coming over,
with my tutorial group.

We're taking turns
doing presentations

- and this week it's me and Tony.
- Who's Tony?

He's one of the other students.

Don't you have a college
for that sort of thing?

Yeah, but Sam likes to
keep it informal.

It's part of his teaching method.

What's in the notebook?

Er, I'm using it
to record your temperatures.



- I was gonna put up a wall chart...
- No, thank... Notebook's fine.

Yeah. Mm-hm.

Oh, I forgot to tell you, that
Ruth's agreed to babysit on Friday.

- Because?
- Because it's your birthday.

I don't celebrate my birthday.

Yes, I know, but I thought
it'd be nice to this time.

So, I've booked us a table
at the fish place on the Platt.

Oh.

- Or I could cook at home.
- Yes, I'd like that.

Yeah, well, I'll cancel Ruth, then.

- OK.
- OK.

So, you're saying someone broke in?

Well, the door was open.

My things have been moved around
and my purse is missing.

There's no sign of forced entry.

- Did you see anyone?
- No.

- Did you hear anything?
- No.

- How long was the door open for?
- I don't know.

You're not making this
very easy for me.

But don't worry, I'm on it.

- Is that a bag of rubbish?
- Yes.

You'll need to leave it outside.

It's terrible what folk leave
strewn about the beach.

Shh.

What's in your pocket?

- It's a finch.
- Where did you get that?

Next patient.

- That's me.
- Go through.

- Doc...
- Yes?

- Never mind.
- Waste of time.

Take a seat.

Did you know
I moved next door to your aunt?

Is that what you came
to see me about?

No. I was making conversation.

Right. What can I do for you?

My HRT implant, I think
it's time to get it replaced.

Not been feeling so good,
so I imagine it's run out.

Hmm, well, the last one
was three months ago.

I can do that for you now. Get
onto the examination table please.

I'll apply a local anaesthetic.

I will make a small incision
at the top of you buttock

- and insert your new implant.
- Amazing what medical science can do.

Stop talking.

Roll onto your side and loosen
the top of your skirt, please.

Oh.

Normally, I'd recommend
that you don't bathe for 24 hours,

but in your case,
that doesn't seem to be an issue.

Right, get dressed.

- How did that get in here?
- I found him injured at the beach.

I was gonna take him
up to the vet's later.

You can't bring an animal in here.

- Well, you have a dog outside.
- Well, that's completely different.

This is a wild animal,

it doesn't belong
in a doctor's surgery.

Careful, Doc. He can't fly.

Oh.

He looks all right.

Here you are.

Now, before you go,

may I interest you in signing
Dr Ellingham's birthday card?

- Not really.
- Everybody else has.

- Oh.
- Suppose it wouldn't hurt.

Most of these say,
"Happy birthday, tosser."

No, they don't.

Why would they do that?

I could give it a guess.

What, after all he's done
for these people?

You can leave. Go on. Get out.

Out. Get out. Go!

- You missed a bit.
- Can I help you, Joe?

Official business.

Did you notice anyone strange
in your pub last night?

- Strange as in what way?
- Strange.

Like they were planning a break-in.

And what does someone planning
a break-in look like?

I don't know,
that's why I'm asking you.

Someone broke into Ruth's,
stole her purse.

Oh, no.

That's terrible. Erm, I'm sorry.

No-one comes to mind, no.

Question number two.

Have you made a decision
about your best man being me?

I don't want to talk
about the wedding, Joe.

Touchy subject?
That was a weak proposal.

- You should do it again.
- I should propose again?

Yeah. Throw her
a surprise engagement party.

Show her how much you care.

That's actually not a bad idea, Joe.

The sort of good idea
only a best man could have.

Oh. I didn't know you had a baby.

No, it's for my...

my grandchildren.
They're staying with me.

- Oh, that sounds nice.
- It is, they're lovely.

They rely on you.
You get to watch them change and...

And grow.

It's the most wonderful thing
in the world.

Hang on.

- You live next door
to Ruth Ellingham. - And?

- Have you noticed anything
suspicious going on? - No.

- Any unusual behaviour.
- No.

Well, if you do notice anything,
I'll...

Pack of ibuprofen, please.

- My headache's got a headache.
- Certainly.

Care to sign the card
for Dr Ellingham?

When's his big day?

Oh, according
to the birth records...

Wh... Which I stumbled across
purely by chance,

- it's in two days.
- Lot of correction fluid on this.

You can draft yours first
with a pencil, pending approval.

I'll make an appointment for you.

Al!

- Morwenna. Hey, all right.
- What you doing here?

Oh, I just came to see the doc,
actually.

- Oh, why? What's wrong with you?
- Oh, nothing. Nothing.

So why do you need to see the doc?

Erm... Blood pressure.
I need a blood pressure check.

- There's no appointment in the diary.
- Really?

I must have forgotten to do it,
been so busy.

It'll only take a second.

Er.. Well,
he's got five minutes now,

if you're quick.

OK, thank you.

Thank you.

Come.

I need you to check
my blood pressure, Doc.

Your appointment's
not due for another month.

Yeah, well, better safe than sorry,
though, eh?

Why are you shouting?

Sorry, Doc...

Actually, I, erm...
I wanted to ask a favour.

Yes.

So I'm throwing Morwenna
a surprise engagement party

at the pub on Friday.

I was wondering if you could
keep her at work for an extra hour,

while I get it all set up.

Er, that'll be a bit inconvenient.

Well, OK, Doc,
I wouldn't usually ask,

but I really, really need it
to be a surprise.

OK, you see I've messed up
with Morwenna, big time...

And you of all people know
what that's like.

So, I'm gonna use the party
to propose again properly,

and make it all up to her.

Please, Doc...

Erm, yes, I suppose so, all right.

Ah, you're a life-saver.

Obviously, you and Louisa
are invited to the party, too.

Er, thank you, but, no.

Oh, OK.

Well, thanks anyway...

Oh, er, how's Ruth, by the way?

She's fine. Thank you. Why?

I heard she got broken into.

What? When? Is she all right?

Oh. I'm sure it's nothing.

It's good news
about the blood pressure.

Really glad I came
for my bimonthly check.

Thanks, Doc. See ya!

Morwenna, I need to step out
for half an hour.

Is everything OK with Al?

Yes.

So, if I could just
take some details.

When did the robbery take place?

- This morning.
- Excellent.

I mean, excellent that you're able
to contact the police so swiftly.

- And how many mackerel were taken?
- About half my catch.

Great.

I mean...

Thank you.

Oh, God.

Oh, God.

Go away. Go away.

- Martin?
- I heard you were burgled.

Oh, I must have forgotten
to lock the door.

Are you all right?

Apart from missing my purse,
I'll survive.

Have you cancelled
your credit cards?

- Not yet.
- What about the locks?

Have you arranged to get
those changed?

Martin, could we have the questions
some other time,

- I was having a lie down.
- Yes, all right.

Don't forget you've got your
bone-density test tomorrow.

- What time's the appointment?
- Er, 10:30.

What are all these cats doing here?

Oh, it's Paula, next door.

She keeps putting food
out for them.

It's very irritating.

- I'll see you tomorrow, then.
- All right.

Disgusting.

Oh, God, go away. Go on.
Stupid cats.

- Ruth, how can I help you?
- Erm...

Paracetamol and, erm, codeine,
please.

Would you like to sign
Dr Ellingham's birthday card?

Ellinghams
don't really do birthdays.

I'll just fetch your tablets.

Ruth, I was just coming to see you.

You won't need to come over
on Friday any more.

Come over for what?

Erm, I did mention it the other day.

I was planning something
for Martin's birthday,

you were gonna babysit...

Oh, right. Yes. Yes, of course.

It's fine,
cos we're staying home now.

Oh, are you
cooking something special?

Well, I haven't decided yet.

Well, I could always rustle up
something nice for you,

and bring it round, if you like?

I know cooking's not your forte.

I'll be fine, thank you,
Mrs Tishell.

Suit yourself.

That'll be £2.50, please.

I had to raid the change jar.

Erm...

Erm...

Take what you want.

I'll see you later, Ruth.

So, we'll have a buffet there,
balloons here...

- We could get a band in.
- Nice.

- What about a champagne fountain?
- Oh, they're lovely.

I'm going to have one
at my engagement party.

Who are you gonna marry?

I don't know yet.

So band, buffet, champagne fountain,
what do we think about a magician?

I'm pretty sure Morwenna
would like a magician.

Joe, enough.

What? You said I could organise
your engagement party.

Er, number one, I didn't.

And number two, do you want to
shout about it a bit louder?

It's supposed to be a surprise.

We just want what's best for you,
proper job.

All I need is a few people,
a few drinks, and the girl I love.

- That's it.
- Aw.

So, she agreed to babysit
and then completely forgot?

It was like it was
the first she'd heard about it.

You'd prescribe benzodiazepines
for anxiety, wouldn't you?

No, Ruth doesn't suffer
from anxiety.

- No, it's for my presentation.
- What's it on?

Anxiety cycles in teenagers.

I completely re-wrote
the final section this morning,

I really felt like I was on a roll.

Any anxiety medication
should be prescribed

with extreme caution,
and after a careful consultation,

you can become dependent on them
very quickly and easily.

Ruth was struggling to pick out
the coins to pay, too.

Was she?
I'm going to see her tomorrow.

And I ran into Al,
he told me about the party.

That was so nice of you
to say you'll help him.

Well, I just said I'll keep her here
for an extra hour.

Well, how are you gonna do that?

By telling her I need to review
her knowledge as a first responder.

Open.

That's not bad, actually.

Why don't we go along
for half an hour, before dinner?

- Really? - Well, I reckon
it'd mean a lot to her.

30 minutes, then we can leave.

I'll see if Mel's free to babysit.

Are we planning an early night,
then?

Nope. You're not ovulating.

Ruth. Is everything all right?

I heard a noise from inside.

Like a baby crying.

- Maybe it was the television.
- It didn't sound like the television.

Maybe you're hearing things, then.

It's quite late, so... good night.

- What are they?
- Hmm, what are those?

Biscuits for my tutorial group.

- Would you like one?
- No, thank you.

I thought you were giving
a presentation,

- not a cookery lesson.
- Well, I am, but to be honest,

I've really struggled to fit in
with this class.

You know, they're always
on their phones,

or texting each other,
even when they're in the same room.

It's... Oh, I don't know.

I just want this to go well.

So I thought I'd make some sort of
horrible biscuits.

Hmm. Well, I'm sure
you'll get on fine.

Thank you.

Morning, Paula.

Ruth, I want to apologise
for last night.

Why? What happened?

You came round, remember?

Did I mention about the cats?

Because you know
they're everywhere now,

since you moved in.
It's a real nuisance.

Animals have rights, too.

They don't have the right
to use my garden as a lavatory.

Ah, Ruth.

I've successfully found your purse.

- Where did you find it?
- Caitlin's store.

Well, she found it actually,
but she asked me to return it.

Oh.

Yes, I think I was in there.

Are you sure?

The thief could have used
the hot cash to buy something.

Is that what Caitlin said?

No, she said you'd
definitely been in the store, but...

Well, it's disappointing, really.

Not for you, obviously.

Although it doesn't
explain the fish.

What fish?

I can't tell you about the fish,
it's an ongoing investigation.

Oh.

Maybe I just left
the door open myself.

Yes.

You're getting very forgetful, Ruth.

Yes.

I think I am.

Wow. It's a lovely house.
This is great.

Maybe we should have all our
tutorial groups here.

Well, we've got tea and coffee,
biscuits.

Oh, are they gluten free?

Er, no, I don't think so.

Oh. Never mind.

- Sam?
- Sure, why not?

Right.

Let's, er, get things kicked off,
then, shall we?

- Would you like a biscuit?
- Oh!

- Oh, no, no.
- Basal body temperature?

No, no, that's not
part of the presentation.

Louisa, shall we...?

Erm, well, shouldn't we...?
Shouldn't we wait for Tony?

You might be waiting a while.
He'll be running on Tony time.

Yes, Mr Chegga,
I imagine it is pretty painful.

OK, yeah. Just be a minute...

- Oh, I'm just here for the...
- Look, take a seat.

Yes. No, but as I said,

you need to explain your symptoms
to the doctor,

and not to me. OK, Scott?

I, erm, only have
a set amount of time,

so maybe we should get started.

Erm...

What... I'll film it.

- Post it on the WhatsApp group later.
- Great.

- Really?
- Thanks. Go ahead, Louisa.

Yeah, all right.

Erm, OK.

Erm, OK.

My presentation today is
on how pressure to achieve

fuels anxiety in teenagers.

Studies have shown that
a sizeable majority of teenagers

correlate success in education,
with success in later life...

Your dog's eating the snacks.

Buddy, no, in your basket.

In your basket.

Obviously got the little guy
well trained.

I'm actually allergic to dogs,
y'know, so is it...?

Oh, do you want me to put him out?

Louisa, that would be lovely,
is that...? Is that...?

Yeah, well, if that's what you need.

Come on, Buddy,
you have to go out, I'm afraid. No.

Come through.

Um. OK.

Sorry, is this, er...

- Oh, I think maybe
I'm not supposed to be... - Door!

Oh, bugger.

- You're struggling.
- I'm fine.

You have striae.

- I have what now?
- Stretch marks.

- How long have you had those?
- Um, a few months.

Yes, you're overweight.

I am planning
to start exercising again.

- Do you bruise easily?
- Yeah. A little.

Um.

This is a doctor's
consultation room, isn't it?

Have a seat. Roll up your sleeve.
I'm gonna take your blood pressure.

Why? Do you think there's
something wrong with me?

Shh! Sleeve.

So now we turn to Case Study A.

Would you pass that round, please?

The promising musician

who had continually
excelled at her studies,

up to the age of 17.

She's left to isolate herself.

She began to develop
symptoms of OCD,

she suffered from panic attacks.

- Oh!
- Which, erm, impacted on her studies,

which in turn caused her
greater stress

and eventually she was unable
to take her exams, due to stress.

- What about her parents?
- Sorry, we're not...

We're not quite at the
question-and-answer phase yet.

Well, it just feels like
you're placing the blame

squarely on the student,

when maybe it was her parents
who were on her case all the time.

No, I did say she was
in a high-pressured environment.

Not allowed to have any friends,
social life, anything.

It's just a case study...

Audrey, maybe it's best
to let Louisa finish first.

- Save the questions for later.
- Yeah, thanks, Sam.

So, erm, Case Study A, then...

...high flying student
who broke under pressure...

I, erm... I need a minute.

Right, OK. So as I was saying,
the thing with Case Study A...

- I should, erm, go and check on her.
- Sure.

She's had a tough time. Erm, yeah.

Has anybody heard from Tony?

Nope.

Hmm.

Your blood pressure's high.
Are you taking steroids?

No. Aren't they illegal?

No. Do you eat a lot of fatty foods?

Not really. I'm vegan.

When you were picking up
those books earlier,

you seemed to be struggling.

Do you get fatigue
in your arms and legs?

Well, yes. I haven't been feeling
that well lately.

- Sorry, Mr, uh...?
- Dr Ellingham.

I... I don't really understand
what's going on here.

What is it
you think's wrong with me?

Based on your proximal myopathy,
your weight

and the redness of your cheeks,

- I suspect that you have
Cushing's disease. - What?

It's a condition caused

by the adrenal glands
producing too much cortisol,

which controls blood sugar
and regulates your metabolism.

Is it serious?

Hmm, yes, if left untreated,
it can be fatal.

Oh, my God.

I need to sit down.

You are sitting down.

I'll take a blood sample.
And if your cortisol is high,

then I'll refer you
to an endocrinologist,

who will measure
your hormone levels.

They'll also scan your adrenal
and pituitary glands,

to see which one has the tumour

and whether or not
it's benign or malignant.

Did you just say tumour?!

And anxiety.

But anxiety medication
should be prescribed with caution

and only after
a proper medical consultation,

because you can become dependent
on them... quite quickly and easily.

So, in our next section,

we'll be looking at the wider range
of remedies and treatments.

And that's it.

Er, go on.

I can't.
Cos the next section's Tony.

- Oh. - Actually, if you want,
I'm fairly sure I could do

his part of the presentation...

No, no, no. No. No.
No, you stay here.

I'll just... I'll just go
and check if he's outside.

I don't have your patient notes.

- Do you have them with you?
- No.

Morwenna, have you got...?
What's your name?

- Tony Williams.
- Have you got his notes?

There aren't any. I don't think
he's one of your patients, Doc.

- What? Who are you?
- Well, I...

Tony, what are you doing?
We've been waiting for you.

Well, I was trying to find
the tutorial group and then...

Well, this guy told me
to go in there

and it all just
happened so quickly...

I'll write you
a referral for your own GP.

All right, Ton,
where you been, mate?

Here he is, skiver!

We've still got time to do
the presentation if you'd like.

Tony, what happened? Are you ready?

Sorry, I don't think I'm in the
right frame of mind right now.

Mate, are you all right?

- I'm dying.
- What?!

He's not dying. Louisa, do you think
you could encourage your study group

to stay out of the surgery area,
please.

I need to go.
I need to see my doctor.

- Well, hang on...
- All right, mate.

But... But what about
the presentation?

I wouldn't worry. You'll pass.
Everyone knows Sam loves you.

I'm so sorry.
Perhaps we should reschedule?

- We'll, erm, talk about it next week.
- OK.

Martin, would you be free to see me?

- You've got an appointment.
- No.

No, it's not a question,
it's a statement.

You've got an appointment,
it's not for 15 minutes,

but I'll see you now, come through.

How did it go?

It, uh... It was a disaster.

Oh, your bone density seems normal.

- No signs of osteoporosis.
- Well, that's good.

Put your shoe back on.

Ruth, I've noticed, that, er,

recently you've been
becoming quite forgetful.

Yes. I have.

It's become fairly obvious to me
that I wasn't burgled.

I mislaid my purse
and left my own door open.

You said you were feeling unwell.

Erm, headaches, tiredness,
slight dizziness.

I'm probably
coming down with something.

Hmm. You don't have a temperature.

I think we both know
what the problem might be.

No, we both know that
it's a possibility and that's all.

I can't think of anything worse.

Ruth, you're a doctor.

We both know the hazards
of leaping to conclusions,

without solid medical evidence.

The truth is...

I've been forgetting how to do the
most simple everyday tasks and...

Well, no, you're right.

Speculating doesn't do any good.

Why don't I give you
a Mini-Mental State Exam?

You are showing some early symptoms.

The exam will help us determine
what to do next.

Hmm?

Right, I'm going to spell
a word forwards,

and I want you to
spell that word backwards.

The word is WORLD.
W-O-R-L-D.

Please, spell that in reverse.

D...

R...

L-O-W.

And, finally, in any order,

please list the three objects
I mentioned earlier.

Er, a football...

apple...

...I can't remember the last one.

Don't sugar coat any bad news,
Martin.

Your score here would suggest

that there's a possibility
you may have some form of dementia.

But let's refer you
to a clinical psychologist

for more a sophisticated profile

and a neuropsychiatrist
for a scan.

I've still got a few minutes
before my next patient,

if there's anything
you'd like discuss?

No, thank you.

I'll be on my way.

Oh, hello, Ruth.

Last patient, Doc. Paula Kemp.

Er. Go through.

Uh, how you getting on
with your revision?

All right, I think.

Well, if you stay behind after
surgery tomorrow, I'll test you.

Well, it's Friday tomorrow.
It's basically the weekend.

You asked me to help you
and I'm offering to help you.

After surgery, tomorrow.

- What can I do for you?
- I've had a reaction.

- A reaction?
- To the implant.

Since you put it in,
I've felt really ill.

- I had a terrible night last night.
- Well, the dosage was correct.

It can't be anything to do
with the implant.

I'll have a look at you.

What are your symptoms?

My muscles ache all over

and I've been
having these hot flushes.

Came on around midnight.

Yes, you've got a temperature,
which would suggest a virus.

You might be
fighting off an infection.

I'll take a blood sample,
that should reveal more.

I came to see if you were all right.

I didn't think that tea and sympathy
were your style.

Come in.

I don't drink whisky.

I know.

You know that test
is far from definitive.

There are many forms
of cognitive disorder.

Oh, you are making me feel better.

There's no good form
of mental deterioration, Martin.

Nevertheless, it's good to think
about coping strategies,

of which,
drinking alcohol is not one.

I don't want to cope.

I was going to write another book
this winter.

What was it going to be about?

A confirmation that social factors

don't play as prominent a role
in crime

when compared to psychological
and medical conditions,

with particular reference
to childhood.

Sounds a bit derivative.

- Oh, thank you, Martin.
- No, I meant, there's already

a number of publications
on that subject.

None that are any good.

Well, you might want to write it
sooner rather than later...

Oh?

So, it's possible I might finish it
before I lose my marbles.

No, I'm just saying that...

Maybe we do it all wrong.

You know there are societies,

where the elderly
just walk out into the woods

when they think their time has come,
never to be seen again.

Do they?

What societies?

I forget.

♪ Happy birthday to you

♪ Happy birthday, dear Daddy

♪ Happy birthday to...

♪ Daddy. ♪

Thank you.

Blow it out, then.

Clever Daddy.

Gotta make a wish now.

Yes, well.

James made you a card at nursery,
didn't you?

Let's have a look.

We think it's a giraffe,
or maybe a duck.

- Happy birthday, Doc.
- Oh, hello, Joe.

- Make yourself at home.
No need to knock. - Thanks.

Got you this.

- It's a card.
- Oh, thank you.

Open it, then.

It's a play on words, see,
the surgeon's saying,

"Nurse, I told you
to remove his spectacles!"

because she's removed, you know...

What's the matter with you?

It's just a joke.

You seem to be experiencing
some discomfort.

Oh, it's a migraine,
been coming on for days.

You had migraines before?

It's been a while,
a few years, actually.

Have you done any strenuous exercise
lately or changed your diet?

Just came to give you a card, Doc.

But, no, I have not.

When did you start feeling ill?

A few days ago, probably.

Since I investigated
the "break-in" at Ruth's.

Really, how long
did you spend much at Ruth's?

A bit. That day. The day after.

I have a headache, too.

I'm... sorry for you?

Take two of these.
I have to pop out for a while.

- OK.
- Well done, James.

Ruth!

Ruth...

Ruth!

- Martin.
- Have you got a gas cooker?

- What?
- A gas cooker.

You've woken me up
to ask if I have a cooker?!

- Yes.
- Martin, I'm going back to bed.

No!

Happy birthday, Doc.

It's your 60th, isn't it?

Yes, thank you... No.

Ruth!

Ru-uth!

What's the matter with you?!

I thought I was the one who was
supposed to be losing my mind.

Have you got a gas cooker?

No, electric. Got a gas boiler.

- Right, come out here.
- I'm in my dressing gown.

Come out of there, come here.
And give me your hand.

Are you going to
explain any of this?

Everyone who's
visited your house recently,

has had a headache.
Including me.

It can't be just hearing
about your new book.

Now, there. You've got severe
carbon monoxide poisoning.

You could be dead.

You mean I've got a gas leak?

Well, it would explain the loss
of memory and your confusion.

It's a better explanation
than senility, isn't it?

Oh, God.

Of course, we can't
rule senility out.

Yeah. The carbon monoxide detector
says your boiler is leaking.

You won't be able to stay here
until it's fixed.

I'll need to find a hotel, then.

Oh, stay in one of our rooms!

Happy to give you a discount.

And even happier
to give you it for free.

- Of course,
that's always another option. - Yes.

- Well, if it's no bother...
- No, of course not.

We'll get your bags,
while you lock up.

Right, boy.
Onwards and upwards.

Thank you, both.

Paula? Are you there?

Anyone there?

Paula!

- Happy birthday, Doc.
- Tosser!

Out the way!

- Happy Birthday, tosser.
- Honestly, why?

- Oh, God!
- Martin, she's coming round.

What's that smell?
It's like mackerel.

Er, Mrs Flint, er, Kent,
can you hear me?

Oh, what's that?

What happened here?

Oh, my God! What bit you?

It's become seriously infected.

- Mrs King.
- She... She didn't mean it...

- I'll call an ambulance.
- I already have.

I'll have to get that cleaned up.

Martin, I need you to come
and see something.

There's a seal in the bath.

Oh, thank goodness.

I thought I must be hallucinating.

Did that seal bite you?

- She was just playing.
- Ruth, can you phone Penhale,

see if he can come
and get rid of this animal.

The chances are
you've got cellulitis.

It was only a nip.
I put some antiseptic on it.

That won't be enough.
Seals are filthy animals.

They carry all kinds of
bacteria in their saliva.

I was trying to protect her.

I'll give you a strong antibiotic

to help you
protect against the infection.

- Penhale's on his way.
- Hold still.

I can confirm
there is a seal in the bath.

We knew that.

Hang about.

Are you the one that's been
stealing Stuart Bryne's fish?

I was giving her baby formula,
but it was just so expensive.

I was going to pay him
for the fish eventually,

once I'd released
her back into the sea,

but she got so heavy.

Why didn't you just take her
to Penwith Seal Sanctuary?

They said they were full up

and would have had to find
an alternative solution for her.

- You know what that means, don't you?
- Too many seals.

They'd turn her into cat food.

Take it to the RSPCA,
they'll know what to do with it.

That's two hours away.

I'll miss Al and Morwenna's
engagement party.

Yeah.

Wear gloves. They bite.

Right, come on.

It was just nice,
having someone who relied on me.

Well, you have a dog.
You know how that feels.

No, I don't. It's not my dog.

It's OK.

Steady.

That's it, it's OK.

You arrive at a scene

and the patient's
lying on the floor.

And you ask him or her if they're
all right and you get no reply.

- What do you do next?
- Erm, check the airway is clear.

Can you hold your arm like that,
please?

A patient is choking
on a piece of food.

He can't breathe, he can't talk
and he can't cough it up.

What do you do to help?

Five back blows
between his shoulder blades.

- Ah, that's very good.
- That's Mel on her way over.

Oh. Are you going out?

No.

Well, why have you got
a babysitter, then?

Because...

- We're going for a walk.
- That.

Your evening sounds
about as exciting as mine.

Helping out at the pub, again!

- Right, see you Monday.
- Morwenna, wait a minute.

All right, you can go.

Will you be quiet?
I'm not gonna tell you again.

Blooming seals.

Room to your liking?

Yes, very nice, thank you.

I'll have a large whisky,
in both senses of the word.

- Right.
- All right, All right, OK.

All right, everyone.

Everyone, listen, she's at home,
she's getting changed,

she's gonna be here in five.
So, I want everyone to keep it down.

When she walks in, I want you
all to shout, "Surprise!"

And then I'll do my speech,
and I'll propose,

and then it's all beers and cheers
and the rest of it.

OK? OK.

Ah, Doc,
thanks for delaying Morwenna.

- Oh, mm-hm, you're welcome.
- Would you like a drink?

No, just a glass of water for me.
Louisa?

- Hmm, glass of white wine please.
- Really?

Due to phenolic compounds,

white wine contains antioxidants
which are effective

in moderation for a healthy heart
and artery function.

Have you learnt that off by heart?

No. Of course not.

Oh, thank you, Al. Thank you.

Please.

Please... Be quiet, please.

- Thank you.
- Shh!

Now, I know we're all here

to celebrate
Al and Morwenna's engagement,

but I couldn't pass up this
opportunity of saying a few words

about the person
who I'm sure is uppermost

in all of our thoughts today.

I am referring, of course,
to Portwenn's resident GP,

Dr Martin Ellingham.

Oh, no, I know, I know.

His time here has not been
without its ups and... its downs.

There is his blood phobia, yes,
and the terrible uncertainty

of the General Medical Council,
which, well...

As many of you will know,

today is
Dr Ellingham's birthday.

Oh, God.

And, as a token of
the village's thanks, excuse me,

and my own chemist team...

I have baked him...

...a very special cake.

♪ Ha-ppy birthday to you... ♪

Could you please join in,
everyone...

♪ Happy birthday to you

♪ Happy birthday... ♪

Oh, Morwenna!

There's a surprise birthday party
for the Doc?

- Why didn't anyone tell me?
- No, this is for you.

- What?
- ♪ Happy birthday to you. ♪

Just a second.

Everyone, BE QUI-E-E-ET!

Be quiet! Please, Mrs Til.

- I'm so sorry.
- Thank you.

Um...

Morwenna Newcross,

will you do me the honour
of being my bride?

I already said yes, you idiot.

I know, but will you say yes again?

OK.

There you go.

There was a time when you wouldn't
have come to an event like this.

Actually,
I'd quiet like to leave now.

- So you're only doing this for me?
- Yes.

- I'd actually like to leave, as well.
- Well, come on, let's go.

Oh, Martin! Martin... I mean, Doc.

You haven't had
a slice of your cake yet.

- I don't eat cake. Thank you.
- Oh.

Oh!

Martin!

Awkward.

You're home early... Oh.
What's happened?

- Did you hit him?
- Joe Penhale.

Can't say I'm surprised.

It was gonna happen sooner or later.

You are very rude to that poor man.

No, no, he didn't hit, Martin.

It was... It was the door.

Oh, course it was.

Well, James is sleeping,
good as gold, upstairs.

I'll see you tomorrow, then.

Aw, thanks, Mel.

You're gonna have a shiner there,
Doc.

Good night.

Are you sure you're OK?

Erm, well, I have no dizziness.

No ringing in the ears,
no nausea either.

I don't think I'm concussed,
just a bit sore.

Now, I know you told me not to,
but...

...I bought you a present.

It's a...
It's a Japanese Deba knife.

- It's for filleting fish.
- Yes, I know.

Thank you.

It's very thoughtful.

I hope it wasn't too bad a birthday.

Sorry.

It's all right.

Thank you.

Surgery's closed this morning.

GMC assessment.

- Oh, it's a complete farce.
- Oh, that's the spirit.

I think you should leave, lady.

Yes, please leave.

How may I be of assistance?

Best chance would be
the day after tomorrow.

Book me in, then.

You don't need an appointment.
You're my wife.