Just a note to thank all the Doc Martin fans who send me lovely messages and letters from around the world.

The irascible doctor has made me so many wonderful friends; thank you for taking the trouble to let me know you’re enjoying him and the whole Portwenn world. It really does make a difference to hear directly from the viewer.

Below is one recently received.  (To the sender: since your letter is anonymous, I hope you don’t mind me sharing it.  And I’m glad to tell you that – although I no longer work on the show – there is another UK series in the pipeline.)