Doc Martin S3E5 — The Holly Bears a Prickle

8.3

Doc Martin•Season 3•Episode 5

The Holly Bears a Prickle

8.3/10 · 462 votesOct 15, 200747 min

Ranked #1 of 7 in Season 3•+0.3 vs season avg

Discussion

Martin and Louisa go on a date, but his usual bluntness ruins a romantic moment, and Louisa ends the struggling relationship. However, a friend of Louisa's visiting from the City, Holly, injures her back on the beach, and is forced to remain in Portween.

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Seasons10

All 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

Season 3 Episodes7

E1 7.8

The Apple Doesn't Fall

Movement

City Slickers

The Admirer

The Holly Bears a Prickle

E6 8.1

Nowt So Queer

E7 7.9

Happily Ever After

Cast8

Martin Clunes

Dr. Martin Ellingham

Caroline Catz

Louisa Glasson

Stephanie Cole

Joan Norton

Katherine Parkinson

Pauline Lamb

Joe Absolom

Al Large

Ian McNeice

Bert Large

Stewart Wright

PC Mark Mylow

Selina Cadell

Mrs Tishell

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Episode Summary

"The Holly Bears a Prickle" is episode 5 of Doc Martin season 3. It scored 8.3/10 from 462 votes, ranking #1 of 7 episodes this season (season average 8.0). It aired on October 15, 2007.

Next: E6 · Nowt So Queer Best of Season 3