(Martin's mother is surprised to see Ruth in Portwenn)
Dr. Ruth EllinghamI think the word that you are looking for is "hello."
A character in Doc Martin
Played by Eileen Atkins
Doc Martin · 234 quotes
9th most-quoted character in Doc Martin: in 8 of its 234 quotes
Most scenes with: Dr. Martin Ellingham (4), Louisa Glasson (2)
(Martin's mother is surprised to see Ruth in Portwenn)
Dr. Ruth EllinghamI think the word that you are looking for is "hello."
Louisa Glasson, to Ruth, having just met her: So, you're Joan's sister.
Dr. Ruth EllinghamThat's right. I'm sure Martin's told you all about me.
Oh, yes, yes, of course, he has.
Dr. Ruth EllinghamDon't lie, dear; but, if you must, do it with conviction.
Bert Large. Proprietor.
Dr. Ruth EllinghamRuth Ellingham. Psychiatrist.
Did you know that Joan left you the farm?
Dr. Ruth EllinghamThat bloody woman. And I only gave her slippers for Christmas.
You do realise that vegetables grow on your farm?
Dr. Ruth EllinghamIf they leapt out of the ground and cleaned themselves, I might be tempted to cook them.
How was London that time?
Dr. Ruth EllinghamNoise, crowds, heat, pollution... I loved it.
Dr. Ruth Ellingham(Eating a chicken dinner in Ruth's kitchen) So, who's going to look after the baby while you're at work?
My mother.
If she remembers to turn up.
If anyone present show just cause why they should not be lawfully married, speak now or forever hold your peace.
(Baby James Henry, hold by Morweena, begins to crying)
Dr. Ruth EllinghamOut of the mouth of babes!
Dr. Martin EllinghamMartin Clunes · 189 quotes
Louisa GlassonCaroline Catz · 48 quotes
Elaine DenhamLucy Punch · 17 quotes
Bert LargeIan McNeice · 16 quotes
Joan NortonStephanie Cole · 12 quotes
Pauline LambKatherine Parkinson · 11 quotes
PC Mark MylowStewart Wright · 9 quotes
RFRoger Fenn9 quotes
Al LargeJoe Absolom · 7 quotes
PCPeter Cronk7 quotes
SJStewart James7 quotes
PC Joe PenhaleJohn Marquez · 6 quotes
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