How Martin Clunes has been supported by TV power player wife Philippa Braithwaite and their anti-nepo baby daughter after escaping a ‘rotten marriage’

Martin Clunes won unanimous praise for his latest role as disgraced newsreader Huw Edwards.

After her successful turn as Emerald Fennell in Wuthering Heights, Clunes looks to be stepping into a new chapter in her career.

The 64-year-old actor is known for his role as Dr Martin Ellingham in ITV’s ten-series series Doc Martin from 2004 to 2022.

He is also known for his roles as Gary Strang in the BBC comedy Men Behaving Badly and William Shawcross in William and Mary.

While Clunes is undeniably talented, he has managed to dominate the industry with the help of his incredibly successful wife, Phillipa Braithwaite.

Mrs Braithwaite has worked on her husband’s major film and TV successes, including the hit series Manhunt and Doc Martin.

The TV star couple married in 1997; That same year, Clunes divorced his first wife, Lucy Aston.

The television power couple married in 1997, pictured, the same year Clunes finalized his divorce from first wife Lucy Aston

Regarding the end of her marriage, she told the Daily Mail’s Weekend Magazine in 2008: ‘I don’t know if I’m looking for anything. Maybe I was.

‘It’s like I found it without looking. ‘When I met Philippa I was coming out of a broken marriage and was quite resistant to the idea of ​​getting back into it.’

In 1999, the couple welcomed their daughter Emily and her family to a 130-acre farm in Dorset; A large number of animals are kept here, including cows, horses, sheep, chickens, dogs and cats.

Although Ms Braithwaite, 61, is one of Britain’s most respected producers, she stays out of the public eye and keeps her personal life private.

His first widely recognized breakthrough came in 1994, when he appeared in the feature film Staggered.

Four years later, she secured one of the biggest projects of her career, the 1998 hit Sliding Doors, starring Gwyneth Paltrow and John Hannah.

The film was an international success, grossing $67 million against a budget of $6 million. This also significantly boosted Ms Braithwaite’s reputation and opened the door to further television work.

In 1996, Clunes and Braithwaite founded Buffalo Pictures with the aim of prioritizing creative independence and sustainable production values.

The duo also challenged the London-based production model, choosing instead to work from the countryside.

Clunes has won unanimous praise for his chillingly accurate portrayal of disgraced presenter Huw Edwards in the new Channel 5 series about his spectacular fall.

The couple worked together on Doc Martin, which ran for ten seasons between 2004 and 2022.

The company is committed to supporting environmental sustainability for film and TV.

Aiming to keep its carbon footprint as low as possible, Buffalo uses reusable water bottles, biodegradable snow and supports local businesses.

The team also employs an eco-friendly makeup department, and their makeup designer Alice Hopkins is launching her own non-toxic vegan skincare brand with plastic-free packaging.

In 2004, the couple began working on Doc Martin together.

It aired 79 episodes over ten seasons and was a huge ratings success for ITV.

Ms. Braithwaite as Producer He was integral to the show’s success, overseeing all aspects including story, casting, and narrative consistency.

And she cast her husband again in their next project, the murder investigation drama Manhunt.

The first series focused on the true story of the death of French student Amelie Delagrange and the subsequent manhunt that led to the arrest of her killer.

Serving as executive producer, the series ran for two series and gave Ms Braithwaite the chance to explore darker material.

The star shows no signs of slowing down, having produced miniseries Out There in 2025, and has already been confirmed to be an executive producer on her next project, Best Medicine, which is set to begin shooting this year.

He has received many nominations throughout his career, including two BAFTA nominations.

The family life of the couple living in Dorset was very different from show business.

And daughter Emily chose a life outside the industry, giving up the potential nepo baby advantage to pursue a career in Equine Veterinary medicine instead.

The 26-year-old is an event rider and is studying equine veterinary nursing at Hartpury University, using her equestrian Instagram account.

The couple’s daughter, Emily, chose a life outside the industry and gave up the potential nepo baby advantage to pursue a career in Equine Veterinary medicine instead.

Clunes was previously married to actress Lucy Aston, which he later described as ‘rotten’

Clunes’ latest role as Huw Edwards is different to some of his past roles, and he recently said: ‘I never try to second-guess what the audience will think and I’ve never been mistaken for one of my characters, like people in soap operas.

‘I think audiences see an actor doing his best and it’s entirely up to them whether they approve of that or not.

‘I’ve played a murderer before and I’m a disgrace in Wuthering Heights, so this isn’t my first dark role, but I always just take work from what’s offered and I’ve never had a plan.

‘I’ve always been lucky enough to balance light-hearted work like Doc Martin with some drama in between. I’m not desperate to reshape myself; ‘I’d play someone like Doc Martin again in a heartbeat.’