Doc Martin Trivia Quiz: How Well Do You Know Portwenn?
Think you know everything about Portwenn’s grumpiest GP? Whether you’re a casual viewer or a devoted Doc Martin superfan, this 20-question quiz will put your knowledge to the test. Grab a cuppa, gather your friends, and see how many you can get right.
No cheating – Doc Martin wouldn’t approve!
Round 1 – Easy
- What is the name of the grumpy doctor at the centre of the show?
- Which English county is the fictional village of Portwenn meant to be located in?
- What phobia does Doc Martin famously suffer from?
- What was Doc Martin’s job before becoming a GP in Portwenn?
- What is the name of Doc Martin’s wife?
- What is the name of the couple who run the local pub?
- Who plays Doc Martin in the series?
Round 2 – Medium
- What is the name of Doc Martin and Louisa’s son?
- Who is the bumbling pharmacist in Portwenn?
- Who is Bert Large’s son?
- What vehicle does Doc Martin famously drive?
- What is the name of Doc Martin’s receptionist in the early series, known for her unusual fashion sense?
- What is the name of the village police officer, who is often a source of comic relief?
- What is the name of the character who is Doc Martin’s aunt and appears in several seasons?
Round 3 – Hard
- What surgical specialty did Martin practice before developing his phobia?
- In which year did Doc Martin first air on UK television?
- What is the name of the school where Louisa works?
- Who plays Aunt Ruth in the later series?
- What unusual pet does Aunt Ruth keep at her home?
- In the final series, what major decision does Doc Martin make about his career?
READ ON FOR THE ANSWERS!
Are you ready?
Round 1 – Easy
- What is the name of the grumpy doctor at the centre of the show?
Answer: Doc Martin (full name: Dr. Martin Ellingham) - Which English county is the fictional village of Portwenn meant to be located in?
Answer: Cornwall - What phobia does Doc Martin famously suffer from?
Answer: Haemophobia (fear of blood) - What was Doc Martin’s job before becoming a GP in Portwenn?
Answer: He was a brilliant vascular surgeon - What is the name of Doc Martin’s wife?
Answer: Louisa Glasson (later Louisa Ellingham) - What is the name of the couple who run the local pub?
Answer: Bert Large and his son Al Large - Who plays Doc Martin in the series?
Answer: Martin Clunes
Round 2 – Medium
- What is the name of Doc Martin and Louisa’s son?
Answer: James Henry Ellingham - Who is the bumbling pharmacist in Portwenn?
Answer: Sally Tishell - Who is Bert Large’s son?
Answer: Al Large - What vehicle does Doc Martin famously drive?
Answer: A Lexus RX (earlier series feature a Lexus 300 estate) - What is the name of Doc Martin’s receptionist in the early series, known for her unusual fashion sense?
Answer: Elaine Denham - What is the name of the village police officer, who is often a source of comic relief?
Answer: PC Joe Penhale - What is the name of the character who is Doc Martin’s aunt and appears in several seasons?
Answer: Aunt Joan Norton
Round 3 – Hard
- What surgical specialty did Martin practice before developing his phobia?
Answer: Vascular surgery - In which year did Doc Martin first air on UK television?
Answer: 2004 - What is the name of the school where Louisa works?
Answer: Portwenn Primary School - Who plays Aunt Ruth in the later series?
Answer: Dame Eileen Atkins - What unusual pet does Aunt Ruth keep at her home?
Answer: A snake - In the final series, what major decision does Doc Martin make about his career?
Answer: He resigns as Portwenn’s GP to focus on his family (but later reconsiders)
How Did You Do?
- 0–7 correct: You might need a check-up from Doc Martin himself. Time for a rewatch!
- 8–14 correct: You’re a regular visitor to Portwenn – Sally Tishell would be proud.
- 15–20 correct: You’re practically a local! Bert Large would buy you a pint at the Crab & Lobster.
So, how did you score? Share your results with your fellow Doc Martin fans and see who really knows their way around Portwenn!
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