ITV orders more 'Doc Martin', 'Foyle's War'

ITV has commissioned a fourth series of Martin Clunes's drama Doc Martin.

The broadcaster has ordered a new eight-part run of the show, which features Clunes as a grumpy doctor, to be filmed in Cornwall by Buffalo Pictures.

"We are delighted to be returning to Cornwall to make this fourth series. There are plenty of surprises in store for the Doc, and compelling story lines," said producer Philippa Braithwaite.

New episodes will pick up after Martin's wedding day with school headmistress Lisa, who has left the village. Viewers will see him questioning whether he should also leave, until he is confronted by an old friend.

ITV has also ordered three new episodes of Foyle's War, to be set in the post VE-day period.

Production on both shows is scheduled to begin this spring.