With Series 8 under way, Martin Clunes has been interviewed and talked about in numerous publications. For your convenience, I’m posting a round-up of the links.
RadioTimes–“Martin Clunes to play detective who pursued serial killer Levi Bellfield”
RadioTimes–“Meet the cast of Doc Martin series 8″
TV Tonight–“Manhunt, new UK drama for Martin Clunes”
The ARTery–“The Doctor Will Dis You Now — But with ‘Doc Martin,’ You’ll Love Every Minute”
The Telegraph–“Doc Martin is like receiving a warm hug from an old friend – series eight episode two review”
The List–“Martin Clunes is tempted to give up acting”
ED!–“Jonathan Ross viewers brand Martin Clunes a ‘tramp’ after appearance”
BT–“Caroline Catz” Getting to know the Doc Martin star”
Daily Mail–“Operation Block Martin! TV’s Doc might be grumpy… but he’s got nothing on the locals sick of him filming in their village”
"Doc Martin" with Martin Clunes Fan 
I’m really sad to say I think this series has run it’s course. I’m disappointed in the story lines that don’t have enough of Doc and Louisa’s relationship. Too many scenes with auntie Ruth who, in my opinion, isn’t as likeable as auntie Joan. I hope this series improves before the last episode!
Where are some of the writers who wrote really good stories in earlier episodes?
I agree that Series 6 & 7 were disappointing in the relationship between Martin & Louisa. The writers turned Louisa into such a harpy. So far, I think S8 is doing a better job at their relationship. When writers and directors change, it does make a huge difference in the tone of the episodes. Fingers crossed S8 continues to strengthen Martin & Louisa’s relationship.