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Morwenna Newcross is a fictional character portrayed by Jessica Ransom in the TV series Doc Martin.
In the first episode they appeared in, titled Gentlemen Prefer (season 1), they were 23 years old.
They appear in 49 episodes out of a total of 79 aired and have accumulated 152 positive votes.
The character of Morwenna Newcross is mainly associated with Al Large, Dr. Martin Ellingham and PC Joe Penhale.

Morwenna Newcross

by Jessica Ransom

character

Episodes49

  • 7.9
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    Gentlemen Prefer

    episode S1.E2 september 2004
    Martin's surgery officially opens for business, but patients continue to treat it as a drop-in cafe.
  • 8
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    Dry Your Tears

    episode S5.E2 september 2011
    The GP returns to his former post at the surgery after the departure of Dr Dibbs, agreeing to stay until a replacement is found.
  • 8
    /10

    Born with a Shotgun

    episode S5.E3 september 2011
    New receptionist Morwenna Newcross gets off to a bad start after arriving late on her first day, and her hyperactive behaviour leads Martin to believe she is high on drugs.
  • 7.8
    /10

    Mother Knows Best

    episode S5.E4 october 2011
    Louisa's hippie mother Eleanor arrives in the village, immediately taking over Martin's kitchen to prepare a herbal tonic, which she later gives to the baby to stop his crying.
  • 7.9
    /10

    Remember Me

    episode S5.E5 october 2011
    PC Penhale is shocked by the unexpected arrival of his ex-wife Maggie, who appears to have forgotten that they separated years ago and wants to know why he left her.
  • 7.7
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    Don't Let Go

    episode S5.E6 october 2011
    Maggie gets the all-clear from the doctor and decides she will return to Bude, forcing PC Penhale to take desperate measures to persuade her to stay in Portwenn.
  • 7.8
    /10

    Cats and Sharks

    episode S5.E7 october 2011
    Bert Large's restaurant business is in financial trouble. He can't even afford the food and drink for a charity event to raise money for Florence Dingle's cat sanctuary.
  • 8.4
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    Ever After

    episode S5.E8 october 2011
    Mrs Tishell decides she can no longer hide her love for Martin and, fuelled by a cocktail of drugs, takes drastic action.
  • 8.3
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    Sickness and Health

    episode S6.E1 october 2013
    Wedding bells are ringing for the Doc and Louisa. But will the marriage finally go ahead?
  • 7.8
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    Guess Who's Coming to Dinner

    episode S6.E2 october 2013
    It is Louisa's first day back at school and their new child minder, Mel, is late for work. When Mel finally does arrive Martin is dubious about handing James over to this woman who is constantly scratching.
  • 7.9
    /10

    The Tameness of a Wolf

    episode S6.E3 october 2013
    A stranger stops dead in his tracks when he sees Ruth in the village, and later he spies on her when she is having a coffee with Caroline. Ruth is not sure why, but she starts feeling uneasy.
  • 8.1
    /10

    Nobody Likes Me

    episode S6.E4 october 2013
    Louisa wants Martin to engage more with James, so she arranges for him to take their baby to playgroup, where he has to pair up with a mother and daughter and sing songs.
  • 7.9
    /10

    The Practice Around the Corner

    episode S6.E5 november 2013
    Mrs Tishell returns to the village. Martin has to work out what is wrong with beach comber Lorna. Al and Morwenna have an internet dating disaster, and romance is blossoming for Bert and Jennifer.
  • 7.8
    /10

    Hazardous Exposure

    episode S6.E6 november 2013
    Hypochondriac Malcolm Rayner is struggling with his breathing and Martin asks him if he has ever worked with asbestos.
  • 7.9
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    Listen with Mother

    episode S6.E7 november 2013
    Al receives a visit from two military policemen who are trying to track down Baby James's babysitter, Mike Pruddy.
  • 8.6
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    Departure

    episode S6.E8 november 2013
    Louisa is leaving for Spain, Bert and Jennifer's engagement party goes off with a bang, and Al is hailed as a hero for saving Caroline's life.
  • 8
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    Rescue Me

    episode S7.E1 september 2015
    Louisa has gone for a break to visit her mother in Spain and to have some time to think. Martin is faced with the questions: will Louisa come back to him; and what can he do to make sure that she does?
  • 7.7
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    The Shock of the New

    episode S7.E2 september 2015
    Louisa's return further raises questions about their relationship, perhaps they need to spend more time apart.
  • 7.9
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    It's Good to Talk

    episode S7.E3 september 2015
    Following another disaster at his restaurant Bert takes drastic action and disappears, leading Al to contact P.C. Penhale, though he is more interested in courting Louisa's baby-sitter Janice.
  • 8
    /10

    Education, Education, Education

    episode S7.E4 september 2015
    What starts Martin and Louisa to reconcile is how Martin handles a problem with Peter Cronk at Louisa's request.
  • 7.8
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    Control-Alt-Delete

    episode S7.E5 october 2015
    Reaching breaking point with being followed around by Buddy, Martin resolves to find a vet to have the dog put down once and for all.
  • 7.8
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    Other People's Children

    episode S7.E6 october 2015
    Louisa helps out her ex-boyfriend Danny when he brings seven children from London to camp on Ruth's farm - supervised by Al and Bert - while she and Martin plan a date on the advice of Dr Timoney.
  • 8
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    Facta Non Verba

    episode S7.E7 october 2015
    Louisa is not best pleased when her new art teacher Erica wants to try out some rather alternative ideas on the children, while Dr Timoney is involved in a car accident outside the school.
  • 8.2
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    The Doctor Is Out

    episode S7.E8 november 2015
    Louisa worries Dr Timoney's suggestion that she and Martin aren't meant to be together might have prompted him to leave Portwenn for good.
  • 8.1
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    Mysterious Ways

    episode S8.E1 september 2017
    Martin and Louisa face the challenge of living happily together with their baby James Henry after having therapy to save their marriage. Meanwhile wedding bells ring for PC Penhale.
  • 7.9
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    Sons and Lovers

    episode S8.E2 september 2017
    Martin and Louisa search for a nursery for James and Mrs Tishell is shocked to find that Al has high blood pressure. Louisa explores possibilities of a career change, not welcome news for Martin who dislikes change of any kind.
  • 8.2
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    Farewell My Lovely

    episode S8.E3 october 2017
    Louisa takes her students sailing so Martin is left holding the baby. He's always late collecting James from nursery due to long surgery hours. Meanwhile, Al and Morwenna organise an event to save the pub.
  • 8.2
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    Faith

    episode S8.E4 october 2017
    Louisa's first Skype call for her new course doesn't go as planned when Martin decides to tell the lecturer his thoughts on the coursework. Morwenna's parents surprise her with a visit from Kenya.
  • 8.2
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    From the Mouths of Babies

    episode S8.E5 october 2017
    With James teething, Martin and Louisa are desperate for more sleep. In an unusual display of mourning, Mrs. Tishell closes the pharmacy, inconveniencing everyone. Al needs Bert's help to get the whisky business back on track.
  • 8.4
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    Accidental Hero

    episode S8.E6 october 2017
    Penhale decides to have a police open house to raise community awareness, but the turnout is not what he hoped for. James goes through a biting phase, and Morwenna leaves the surgery for a weekend away with Al.
  • 8.1
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    Blade on the Feather

    episode S8.E7 november 2017
    Al and Morwenna participate in the annual gig race against another town. Louisa buys a new car, and Martin's blood phobia causes a disaster with a patient.
  • 8.6
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    All My Trials

    episode S8.E8 november 2017
    Martin stops practicing the week before his hearing, but patients continue to solicit his advice. An American tourist asks Mrs. Tishell for help, and Penhale commissions a bust of himself.
  • 8.3
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    To the Lighthouse

    episode S9.E1 september 2019
    Martin's medical career remains under scrutiny, as a GMC representative has come to assess him and his surgery. Meanwhile, Al accidentally proposes to Morwenna, and Mrs Tishell has a new lease on life.
  • 8
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    The Shock of the New

    episode S9.E2 october 2019
    Martin is forced to do some refresher courses, while Louisa begins a new career.
  • 8.3
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    SWALK

    episode S9.E3 october 2019
    Louisa organises a special evening for Martin's birthday, but it doesn't go to plan because of Al's surprise party.
  • 8
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    Paint It Black

    episode S9.E4 october 2019
    Martin has his second GMC assessment, and Buddy goes missing. Elsewhere, Penhale is upset when his predecessor, Mark Mylow, arrives and tries to take charge
  • 8
    /10

    Wild West Country

    episode S9.E5 october 2019
    Someone's been shot. Penhale is keen to work out who is responsible.
  • 8.1
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    Equilibrium

    episode S9.E6 october 2019
    Martin and Louisa have their first fertility appointment, while Penhale responds to a case of vandalism and gets a free surfing lesson.
  • 8.3
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    Single White Bevy

    episode S9.E7 november 2019
    Mrs Tishell's young cousin Sarah Cardy shadows her for some work experience.
  • 8.4
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    Licence to Practice

    episode S9.E8 november 2019
    Wedding bells are ringing in Portwenn with the preparations for Morwenna and Al's wedding. But some last minute hitches threaten to jeopardize their big day.
  • 8.1
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    I Will Survive

    episode S10.E1 october 2022
    Martin questions his decision to resign and returns to Portwenn, determined to overcome his blood phobia.
  • 8.1
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    One Night Only

    episode S10.E2 october 2022
    The Portwenn Surgery is open again but things aren't running as smoothly with new receptionist Max Foreman.
  • 7.6
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    How Long Has This Been Going On?

    episode S10.E3 october 2022
    Morwenna is back as receptionist and the Ellinghams have a new dog. Martin attends Stewart's survival course, but not as a participant like Al and Penhale.
  • 7.9
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    Everlasting Love

    episode S10.E4 october 2023
    Martin rubs up against the new herbalist and Penhale, Louisa, and James are all interested in Janice's new pedicure fish. Ruth is back from Mexico with more than maracas.
  • 7.8
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    Fly Me to the Moon

    episode S10.E5 november 2022
    To say Louisa Ellingham is stunned to find her estranged father in her kitchen making a cup of tea is an understatement. The child counsellor hasn't seen dad in years and, given his dodgy past, she's worried about his return to Portwenn.
  • 7.9
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    Return to Sender

    episode S10.E6 november 2022
    Doc Martin's relationship with Louisa has had its ups and downs over the years, and the married couple are tested as never before when his ex Sophie Trent makes a move.
  • 8.2
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    Love Will Set You Free

    episode S10.E7 november 2022
    The news of Martin's Imperial College job offer is flying through the village, but the Ellinghams are yet to make a decision - meanwhile, Caitlin blames Bert for the pub flood.
  • 8.9
    /10

    Our Last Summer

    episode S10.E8 november 2022
    The village are throwing the Ellinghams a farewell party - Ruth is helping Mrs Tishell deal with the news, but it seems that Martin and Louisa aren't going to make it to the party.
  • 8.5
    /10

    Last Christmas in Portwenn

    episode S10.E9 december 2022
    Portwenn is full of festive cheer - until Doc Martin cancels the Santa, prompting his portrayer to show "Doc the Grinch" the magic of Christmas, with unintended consequences.

Best moments10

  • 8
    /10
    24% of the votes

    Rescue Me

    episode S7.E1 september 2015
    Louisa has gone for a break to visit her mother in Spain and to have some time to think. Martin is faced with the questions: will Louisa come back to him; and what can he do to make sure that she does?
  • 8.1
    /10
    23% of the votes

    Equilibrium

    episode S9.E6 october 2019
    Martin and Louisa have their first fertility appointment, while Penhale responds to a case of vandalism and gets a free surfing lesson.
  • 7.6
    /10
    20% of the votes

    How Long Has This Been Going On?

    episode S10.E3 october 2022
    Morwenna is back as receptionist and the Ellinghams have a new dog. Martin attends Stewart's survival course, but not as a participant like Al and Penhale.
  • 8.1
    /10
    19% of the votes

    One Night Only

    episode S10.E2 october 2022
    The Portwenn Surgery is open again but things aren't running as smoothly with new receptionist Max Foreman.
  • 8.2
    /10
    19% of the votes

    Love Will Set You Free

    episode S10.E7 november 2022
    The news of Martin's Imperial College job offer is flying through the village, but the Ellinghams are yet to make a decision - meanwhile, Caitlin blames Bert for the pub flood.
  • 8.2
    /10
    13% of the votes

    Faith

    episode S8.E4 october 2017
    Louisa's first Skype call for her new course doesn't go as planned when Martin decides to tell the lecturer his thoughts on the coursework. Morwenna's parents surprise her with a visit from Kenya.
  • 8.1
    /10
    9% of the votes

    Blade on the Feather

    episode S8.E7 november 2017
    Al and Morwenna participate in the annual gig race against another town. Louisa buys a new car, and Martin's blood phobia causes a disaster with a patient.
  • 8.4
    /10
    9% of the votes

    Accidental Hero

    episode S8.E6 october 2017
    Penhale decides to have a police open house to raise community awareness, but the turnout is not what he hoped for. James goes through a biting phase, and Morwenna leaves the surgery for a weekend away with Al.
  • 8.4
    /10
    8% of the votes

    Licence to Practice

    episode S9.E8 november 2019
    Wedding bells are ringing in Portwenn with the preparations for Morwenna and Al's wedding. But some last minute hitches threaten to jeopardize their big day.
  • 8.3
    /10
    6% of the votes

    To the Lighthouse

    episode S9.E1 september 2019
    Martin's medical career remains under scrutiny, as a GMC representative has come to assess him and his surgery. Meanwhile, Al accidentally proposes to Morwenna, and Mrs Tishell has a new lease on life.

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