DOC Martin's boss has revealed how a major character was almost ditched in series one - as fans sob at the Farewell documentary.
The popular ITV drama came to an end once and for all on Christmas Day after 18 years. It saw Doc - played by Martin Clunes - and his wife Louisa (Caroline Catz) celebrate Christmas with the residents of Port Wenn and telling each other they love one another.
However in tonight's Farewell Doc Martin documentary, show boss Philippa Braithwaite revealed the couple were never supposed to be a major factor in the series.
In fact, Philippa - who is married to Martin in real life - admitted Louisa wasn't massively on their radar during the first series back in 2004.
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