Distant Shores (2005): cast, story & where to watch
2005 · Series · ★ 7.3
Released in 2005, Distant Shores is a drama and comedy series.
What it’s about. Distant Shores is a dramedy first shown in the United Kingdom on ITV in January 2005. Like the similar fish out of water dramedies, Northern Exposure and Doc Martin, it focuses on the difficulties of an unwillingly-transplanted metropolitan doctor who is forced to adjust to a rural environment. The show's recurring cast is unusual for featuring major actors from three significant British franchises — Doctor Who, Blake's 7 and the James Bond film series. The programme itself is notable for being a rare example of a show to have an entire series shelved in its country of origin following the completion of post-production.
Who’s in it. Distant Shores stars Samantha Bond as Lisa Shore, Peter Davison as Bill Shore, Matthew Thomas Davies as Harvey Shore and Claudia Renton as Kate Shore, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.3/10, Distant Shores has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Distant Shores page.
If you liked it. Fans of Distant Shores tend to enjoy Breaking Bad, Better Call Saul, Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba and Attack on Titan.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Distant Shores (2005)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Distant Shores change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Distant Shores worth watching?
- Distant Shores holds an audience score of 7.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and comedy. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Distant Shores?
- Distant Shores stars Samantha Bond, Peter Davison, Matthew Thomas Davies, Claudia Renton and Gareth Thomas.
- When was Distant Shores released?
- Distant Shores was released in 2005.