Mrs. Tishell is a fictional character portrayed by Selina Cadell in the TV series Doc Martin.
In the first episode they appeared in, titled Shit Happens (season 1), they were 51 years old.
They appear in 57 episodes out of a total of 79 aired and have accumulated 26 positive votes.
Episodes57
Shit Happens
episode S1.E3 september 2004When an epidemic of diarrhea strikes the village the doctor takes immediate action. This, however, does not go down well with the population.
Old Dogs
episode S2.E1 november 2005Louisa's old flame, Danny Steel, comes to Portwenn hoping to rekindle their romance. He is furious with Martin for interfering with his mother's move to a nursing home.
Blood Is Thicker
episode S2.E3 november 2005Al discovers that Bert is not his natural father; Martin diagnoses food poisoning for a rural family with a mysterious unseen mother.
Aromatherapy
episode S2.E4 december 2005An old man, inexplicably emanating a horrible stench, consults Doctor Ellingham; and the local radio host, Caroline, seems to have a serious drinking problem.
Erotomania
episode S2.E8 january 2006Season Finale. A Salvation Army member arrives in Portwenn to try to trace a missing woman, Danny asks reluctant girlfriend Louisa to move in with him, and PC Mark Mylow's medical check has a shock result.
On the Edge
episode S2.E9 december 2006The tranquility of Portwenn is disturbed when a group of birdwatchers descends on the village in search of a rare bird.
The Apple Doesn't Fall
episode S3.E1 september 2007Martin suspects Louisa may have anaemia. Aunt Joan is forced to receive treatment from Martin after nearly running someone over. The Doc is approached by Alison Lane, who worries about her daughter Delph's behaviour.
Movement
episode S3.E2 october 2007Bert Large abandons his plumbing business in favour of running a restaurant. Following the restaurant's opening, several cases of food poisoning occur with Louisa being one of the people affected.
The Admirer
episode S3.E4 october 2007Mrs Wilson, the hypochondriac owner of the Wilson hotel, forces her attentions on a very indifferent Martin, which makes Louisa jealous anyway. Joan dates a much younger man than her, much to Martin's surprise.
Nowt So Queer
episode S3.E6 october 2007A mysterious respiratory infection breaks out in the village.
Happily Ever After
episode S3.E7 november 2007On the day of their wedding, Louisa's bridesmaid is hit in the eye with a party popper; the local florist gets arrested and his shop shuttered.
Better the Devil
episode S4.E1 september 2009Life in the beautiful Cornish village of Portwenn has become ever more infuriating for Dr. Martin Ellingham since his and Louisa's heart-wrenching decision to call off their wedding.
Uneasy Lies the Head
episode S4.E2 september 2009Dr Martin Ellingham struggles to deal with Louisa's news. But Louisa is adamant she does not want Martin involved.
Driving Mr McLynn
episode S4.E4 october 2009Dr Martin Ellingham is called to Louisa's new home after she has a dizzy spell while shifting furniture. Martin urges her to slow down, but is shocked to learn that Louisa has applied to be her school's headteacher again.
The Departed
episode S4.E5 october 2009A family sues Joan after she traps their highly troublesome child in her chicken coop, after which he develops a mysterious malaise.
Midwife Crisis
episode S4.E6 october 2009Dr Martin Ellingham meets Portwenn's new midwife, Molly, who will be looking after Louisa. Martin is dismissive of her profession, and the two of them do not hit it off.
The Wrong Goodbye
episode S4.E8 november 2009Dr Martin Ellingham and Pauline are surprised by the number of patients coming to see him on the last day before his Surgery closes and he moves to London.
Preserve the Romance
episode S5.E1 september 2011Curmudgeonly Martin Ellingham's plans to resume his career as a consultant in London are put on hold with the birth of the son he fathered with his now estranged partner, Louisa Glasson.
Dry Your Tears
episode S5.E2 september 2011The GP returns to his former post at the surgery after the departure of Dr Dibbs, agreeing to stay until a replacement is found.
Mother Knows Best
episode S5.E4 october 2011Louisa'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.
Cats and Sharks
episode S5.E7 october 2011Bert 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.
Ever After
episode S5.E8 october 2011Mrs Tishell decides she can no longer hide her love for Martin and, fuelled by a cocktail of drugs, takes drastic action.
The Practice Around the Corner
episode S6.E5 november 2013Mrs 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.
Hazardous Exposure
episode S6.E6 november 2013Hypochondriac Malcolm Rayner is struggling with his breathing and Martin asks him if he has ever worked with asbestos.
Listen with Mother
episode S6.E7 november 2013Al receives a visit from two military policemen who are trying to track down Baby James's babysitter, Mike Pruddy.
Departure
episode S6.E8 november 2013Louisa 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.
The Shock of the New
episode S7.E2 september 2015Louisa's return further raises questions about their relationship, perhaps they need to spend more time apart.
It's Good to Talk
episode S7.E3 september 2015Following 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.
Education, Education, Education
episode S7.E4 september 2015What starts Martin and Louisa to reconcile is how Martin handles a problem with Peter Cronk at Louisa's request.
Control-Alt-Delete
episode S7.E5 october 2015Reaching breaking point with being followed around by Buddy, Martin resolves to find a vet to have the dog put down once and for all.
Other People's Children
episode S7.E6 october 2015Louisa 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.
Facta Non Verba
episode S7.E7 october 2015Louisa 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.
The Doctor Is Out
episode S7.E8 november 2015Louisa worries Dr Timoney's suggestion that she and Martin aren't meant to be together might have prompted him to leave Portwenn for good.
Mysterious Ways
episode S8.E1 september 2017Martin 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.
Sons and Lovers
episode S8.E2 september 2017Martin 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.
Farewell My Lovely
episode S8.E3 october 2017Louisa 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.
Faith
episode S8.E4 october 2017Louisa'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.
From the Mouths of Babies
episode S8.E5 october 2017With 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.
Accidental Hero
episode S8.E6 october 2017Penhale 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.
Blade on the Feather
episode S8.E7 november 2017Al 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.
All My Trials
episode S8.E8 november 2017Martin 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.
To the Lighthouse
episode S9.E1 september 2019Martin'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.
The Shock of the New
episode S9.E2 october 2019Martin is forced to do some refresher courses, while Louisa begins a new career.
SWALK
episode S9.E3 october 2019Louisa organises a special evening for Martin's birthday, but it doesn't go to plan because of Al's surprise party.
Paint It Black
episode S9.E4 october 2019Martin has his second GMC assessment, and Buddy goes missing. Elsewhere, Penhale is upset when his predecessor, Mark Mylow, arrives and tries to take charge
Wild West Country
episode S9.E5 october 2019Someone's been shot. Penhale is keen to work out who is responsible.
Equilibrium
episode S9.E6 october 2019Martin and Louisa have their first fertility appointment, while Penhale responds to a case of vandalism and gets a free surfing lesson.
Single White Bevy
episode S9.E7 november 2019Mrs Tishell's young cousin Sarah Cardy shadows her for some work experience.
Licence to Practice
episode S9.E8 november 2019Wedding 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.
I Will Survive
episode S10.E1 october 2022Martin questions his decision to resign and returns to Portwenn, determined to overcome his blood phobia.
One Night Only
episode S10.E2 october 2022The Portwenn Surgery is open again but things aren't running as smoothly with new receptionist Max Foreman.
How Long Has This Been Going On?
episode S10.E3 october 2022Morwenna 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.
Everlasting Love
episode S10.E4 october 2023Martin 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.
Fly Me to the Moon
episode S10.E5 november 2022To 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.
Love Will Set You Free
episode S10.E7 november 2022The 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.
Our Last Summer
episode S10.E8 november 2022The 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.
Last Christmas in Portwenn
episode S10.E9 december 2022Portwenn 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.
- Shit Happens
- Old Dogs
- Blood Is Thicker
- Aromatherapy
- Erotomania
- On the Edge
- The Apple Doesn't Fall
- Movement
- The Admirer
- Nowt So Queer
- Happily Ever After
- Better the Devil
- Uneasy Lies the Head
- Driving Mr McLynn
- The Departed
- Midwife Crisis
- The Wrong Goodbye
- Preserve the Romance
- Dry Your Tears
- Mother Knows Best
- Cats and Sharks
- Ever After
- The Practice Around the Corner
- Hazardous Exposure
- Listen with Mother
- Departure
- The Shock of the New
- It's Good to Talk
- Education, Education, Education
- Control-Alt-Delete
- Other People's Children
- Facta Non Verba
- The Doctor Is Out
- Mysterious Ways
- Sons and Lovers
- Farewell My Lovely
- Faith
- From the Mouths of Babies
- Accidental Hero
- Blade on the Feather
- All My Trials
- To the Lighthouse
- The Shock of the New
- SWALK
- Paint It Black
- Wild West Country
- Equilibrium
- Single White Bevy
- Licence to Practice
- I Will Survive
- One Night Only
- How Long Has This Been Going On?
- Everlasting Love
- Fly Me to the Moon
- Love Will Set You Free
- Our Last Summer
- Last Christmas in Portwenn
Best moments10
- 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.
- Martin questions his decision to resign and returns to Portwenn, determined to overcome his blood phobia.
- 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.
- 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.
- Mrs Tishell's young cousin Sarah Cardy shadows her for some work experience.
- 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.
- Mrs Tishell decides she can no longer hide her love for Martin and, fuelled by a cocktail of drugs, takes drastic action.
- 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.
- When an epidemic of diarrhea strikes the village the doctor takes immediate action. This, however, does not go down well with the population.
- 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.
- Love Will Set You Free
- I Will Survive
- Accidental Hero
- Other People's Children
- Single White Bevy
- The Practice Around the Corner
- Ever After
- To the Lighthouse
- Shit Happens
- Mysterious Ways