Martin Clunes is perhaps best known for playing socially awkward doctor Martin Ellingham in the hit medical drama, Doc Martin. But did you know his daughter, Emily, once appeared in an episode of the popular ITV series?
Read on to find out more about the actor's daughter and which episode she featured in...
Who is Martin Clunes' daughter?
Martin Clunes' daughter is 22-year-old Emily, whom he shares with his wife, Philippa Braithwaite.
Emily, who studied at Hartpury University, is an event horse rider who has competed in several showjumping competitions, including in the levels BENovice and BS115.
Emily, along with her mother, inspired Martin's love for horses and the family, who live in Beaminster, Dorset, own an array of horses on their farm, including Shetlands and Clydesdales. The 63-year-old actor was even made the president of the British Horse Society back in 2011.
When was Emily on Doc Martin?
Emily appeared on an episode of the beloved ITV show during the eighth episode of series four, playing the role of a schoolgirl.
In her one scene, she asks school teacher Tasha, played by Sophie Thompson, if she is ok after she becomes frustrated with the children during rehearsals for the Harbour Day celebrations.
Martin's relationship with Emily
The actor is incredibly close to his daughter and he previously revealed how the youngster inspired him and his wife to move to rural Dorset.
"We always wanted a field for a pony for our daughter Emily," he revealed on This Morning. "And one never came up and suddenly, 130 acres came up which wasn't quite what we were looking for but if you don't do something you'll have a grass problem. It will all go wild so we started with loads of sheep," he explained.
© Richard Young/ShutterstockSharing an insight into farm life, Martin spoke about the frequent deaths of his sheep. "Lambs are nice, they're fun and they play," he began. "But then they grow into sheep and they're charmless. And they die for a pass time. Anything going!"
The star has also revealed that Emily has inherited his comedic talents. Speaking of his marriage, he said: "I can't totally analyse why it works, although I suppose some things are obvious; we make each other laugh, for example, and I know I have to make my wife laugh to keep her because her dad was very funny, too, and she's funny and so is our daughter, Emily."
