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.
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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.
