RM>> I seem to recall Doc Martin going
  >> to the school where Louisa taught and almost closing the place
  >> down due to some illness going around, although I don't remember
  >> anything about a Bean supper..   B)

MP>*SPOILERS* for anyone watching Best Medicine!

MP>They borrowed some stuff but IIRC most of it turned out much different.
  >Peter Crunk is a character from the original.  The confrontation at the
  >school was more amicable than on the original.

Yes, I seemed to recall a more serious argument in the original and
I was surprised that this one was almost friendly after the first
few words.

MP>I am not sure what episode
  >it happened in, but there was also one where he tried to cancel a bayside
  >party because the person that was throwing it (and the meat being served)
  >was infected with something. I suspect that is where the almost
  >cancelled Bean supper might have come from.  Baked beans are a New England
  >thing.

Yes, that makes sense. I keep thinking about things having to do
with England and then being surprised..

MP>Also thought our first introduction to Mrs. Tishell... erm, Mrs. Milo...
  >was interesting.  I like that actress but I wonder if she's had to act
  >with a neck brace before.  She seemed to be able to move her neck a lot.
  >I think she has played some eccentric characters in the past.  

Yes, she was quite recognizable. I was half surprised she ended up
with a neck brace in this one as well. But you are right, it didn't
look quite as genuine as the lady in the original managed.

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