Doc Martin is hanging up his stethoscope, ITV has announced.
The hugely successful ITV drama will draw to an end next year with series 10 confirmed as the final instalment in the life of the grumpy and lovable Cornish GP.
Created by acclaimed screenwriter Dominic Minghella, and set in the sleepy Cornish fishing village of Portwenn, Doc Martin has been successfully airing on ITV since 2004.
Series 10 will begin filming in the spring of 2021 with the final series airing on ITV later that year.
Actor Martin Clunes, who plays Doc Martin, and producer Philippa Braithwaite said: "We have loved making nine series of Doc Martin.
"When we launched the series in 2004 we could never have imagined how much our loyal viewers would take to the grumpy Doc like they have.
"The series has avid fans both in the UK and throughout the world and we are thrilled that Doc Martin has topped the ratings every time.
"However, after 16 years, we now feel that the time has come to say goodbye to Portwenn.
"We will be making the 10th and final series in 2021 and we are very much looking forward to returning to Cornwall to film it."
ITV’s head of drama Polly Hill paid tribute to Martin, Philippa, and the hard-working production team and crew.
She said: "I just want to thank Martin and Philippa and everyone involved in Doc Martin because it’s a brilliant, beautifully-made series that has delighted audiences for many years.
"I am pleased that we are making series 10 and sad this will be the last but respect their decision to bring it to a close."
