Joan Norton is a fictional character portrayed by Stephanie Cole in the TV series Doc Martin.
In the first episode they appeared in, titled Going Bodmin (season 1), they were 62 years old.
They appear in 27 episodes out of a total of 79 aired and have accumulated 171 positive votes.
The character of Joan Norton is mainly associated with Dr. Martin Ellingham.
Episodes27
Going Bodmin
episode S1.E1 january 2004Former surgeon Dr Martin Ellingham arrives in the sleepy Cornish hamlet of Portwenn, replacing the former GP who has died.
Gentlemen Prefer
episode S1.E2 september 2004Martin's surgery officially opens for business, but patients continue to treat it as a drop-in cafe.
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.
The Portwenn Effect
episode S1.E4 september 2004The doctor pays a visit to the forester, who apparently shares his shack with a giant squirrel. Little Peter Cronk gets into trouble over some nest boxes.
Of All the Harbours in All the Towns
episode S1.E5 september 2004An old friend of Aunt Joan's turns up, stirring up old memories. In the meanwhile both Doc Martin and Elaine are struggling with other people's affections.
Haemophobia
episode S1.E6 october 2004Word is getting out in the village about the doctor's 'little problem' with blood. When Peter Cronk is hurt concern about him brings Martin and Louisa closer together.
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.
Always on My Mind
episode S2.E5 december 2005Martin examines Helen Pratt, but she collapses and dies. Her husband, Phil, is angry with the doctor and blames him for his wife's death.
The Family Way
episode S2.E6 december 2005Martin's cold and difficult parents come to stay with him. He hasn't seen them for seven years, and is puzzled as to why they should turn up out of the blue.
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.
City Slickers
episode S3.E3 october 2007A couple and their son move in next door to Louisa causing problems for her, Martin and the local people. Residents also begin to discover something unusual about PC Penhale.
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.
The Holly Bears a Prickle
episode S3.E5 october 2007Pauline's gambling addiction finally comes to a head after an explosive confrontation in the surgery.
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.
Perish Together as Fools
episode S4.E3 october 2009Dr Martin Ellingham is shocked to find Louisa and Aunt Joan knocking at his door before the Surgery has opened. Louisa has had a medical scare and wants Martin's reassurance that everything is fine.
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.
Do Not Disturb
episode S4.E7 november 2009Dr Martin Ellingham seeks out Louisa to talk about his new surgeon's job in London, but they are interrupted by Bert, who wants to plan a baby shower for Louisa.
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.
- Going Bodmin
- Gentlemen Prefer
- Shit Happens
- The Portwenn Effect
- Of All the Harbours in All the Towns
- Haemophobia
- Old Dogs
- Blood Is Thicker
- Always on My Mind
- The Family Way
- Erotomania
- On the Edge
- The Apple Doesn't Fall
- Movement
- City Slickers
- The Admirer
- The Holly Bears a Prickle
- Nowt So Queer
- Happily Ever After
- Better the Devil
- Uneasy Lies the Head
- Perish Together as Fools
- Driving Mr McLynn
- The Departed
- Midwife Crisis
- Do Not Disturb
- The Wrong Goodbye
Best moments10
- An old friend of Aunt Joan's turns up, stirring up old memories. In the meanwhile both Doc Martin and Elaine are struggling with other people's affections.
- Martin examines Helen Pratt, but she collapses and dies. Her husband, Phil, is angry with the doctor and blames him for his wife's death.
- Louisa'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.
- Martin's cold and difficult parents come to stay with him. He hasn't seen them for seven years, and is puzzled as to why they should turn up out of the blue.
- Mrs 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.
- Dr 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.
- Martin's surgery officially opens for business, but patients continue to treat it as a drop-in cafe.
- When an epidemic of diarrhea strikes the village the doctor takes immediate action. This, however, does not go down well with the population.
- A family sues Joan after she traps their highly troublesome child in her chicken coop, after which he develops a mysterious malaise.
- Former surgeon Dr Martin Ellingham arrives in the sleepy Cornish hamlet of Portwenn, replacing the former GP who has died.
- Of All the Harbours in All the Towns
- Always on My Mind
- Old Dogs
- The Family Way
- The Admirer
- Driving Mr McLynn
- Gentlemen Prefer
- Shit Happens
- The Departed
- Going Bodmin