ITV drama becomes latest classic show to be hit with trigger warning – because it contains ‘medical procedures’

Published on August 25, 2025 at 09:54 PM
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DOC Martin is the latest TV classic hit by trigger warnings — with viewers warned the medical show ­contains “medical procedures”.

The ITV comedy-drama, starring Martin Clunes , features the notice on its ITVX streaming service.

Martin Clunes as Dr. Martin Ellingham.
Doc Martin has been hit by trigger warnings — with viewers warned the medical show ­contains ‘medical procedures’

In one scene, Clunes’ Dr Martin Ellingham is asked to remove a mole from a patient’s face.

The removal is shown from behind, with no blood seen.

But bosses warned the show “contains a mild medical procedure”.

Another episode tells viewers they could see “one scene of moderate peril” after a man gets injured.

And a series three instalment warns of “scenes of injury which some viewers may find upsetting”.

In series six, people are alerted to “bloody scenes of a medical nature”.

Tory MP Sir Alec Shelbrooke said: “The clue’s in the name — it’s a show about a doctor.

“It’s another example of trigger warnings stepping over the line.”

We have told how TV favourites Rising Damp , Father Ted , Midsomer Murders and Michael Palin’s Around The World in 80 Days were also hit with warnings.

ITV was approached for comment.

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