Doc Martin star Martin Clunes announces death of show's beloved dog Buddy
'We just had so much fan' said the actor of his onscreen pet
www.independent.co.ukHere’s the latest I can confirm about Martin Clunes and A Man and His Dogs:
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A Man and His Dogs is a 2008 ITV documentary-style program hosted by Martin Clunes, focusing on dogs and canine-human relationships. It remains a notable part of his early documentary work and helped propel subsequent dog-related projects for him.[3][5]
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In 2025, coverage around Martin Clunes highlighted his broader work and a forthcoming book linked to animal stories, including dogs, which keeps him in the public eye for animal-themed projects. This includes notes about Meetings with Remarkable Animals and his life on a Dorset farm with multiple dogs and other animals.[1][4]
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There has been ongoing press interest in Clunes’ dogs, including mentions of his TV roles and his personal experiences with canine companions, which are often linked to his public persona as a dog-loving actor.[4][3]
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Citations:
- Martin Clunes: A Man and His Dogs (TV Movie 2008) – IMDb entry.[5]
- Coverage of Martin Clunes’ dog-related projects and book (2025) – The Independent and Express coverage.[1][4]
- Additional context on the program’s nature and history – The Standard article from 2012 about Dogs Behaving Badly and A Man and His Dogs.[3]