Martin Clunes's life from lookalike daughter and TV producer wife to the show they've all been a part of

Published date15 April 2024
Publication titleMyLondon (England)
The actor, from Wimbledon, is most notable for his appearances in Men Behaving Badly, William and Mary, Doc Martin, and Reggie Perrin.However, away from Martin's showbiz success, life couldn't be more different for the TV icon. He lives a quieter lifestyle on a farm with his family, far away from his South West London roots

In 1997, Martin married his wife Philippa Braithwaite after the pair met whilst working alongside each other, and they are still going strong. Philippa is a TV and film producer and is famed for her work on Sliding Doors 1998, Doc Martin 2019, and the series Manhunt 2019.

Most recently, she was the executive producer on last year's Farewell Doc Martin. The actor proposed to his adored wife while filming a documentary in Hawaii.

He asked for her hand in marriage after her after their work commitments had kept them apart. They have one daughter called Emily Clunes, and after living in the big smoke for years the Clunes family decided to move away from hectic London life and moved to Dorset in 2007.

They now live on a 130-acre farm near Beaminster which is home to an array of animals including horses, chickens, dogs, and cats. Making the most of their farm life the family even hosts an annual fair to raise money for charity.

"I love the space and the way everything is changing all the time with the seasons. It keeps me in touch with real...

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