The Ninth Doctor Adventures – Ravagers sees Christopher Eccleston returning to the role of the Doctor. Sixteen years since his thirteen-episode run reignited the Doctor Who in the public consciousness, it is doubtless the biggest coup for Big Finish since persuading Tom Baker to return to the role, or indeed Paul McGann. Ravagers is a … >
Christopher Eccleston, who played the ninth Doctor in Doctor Who, is cast in the role of Fagin in Dodger, a new ten-part family adventure based on the Charles Dickens novel Oliver Twist. Eccleston’s ninth Doctor travelled back in time to meet Charles Dickens (Simon Callow) in the Series 1 Doctor Who episode The Unquiet Dead. … >
Several great dramas are coming to CBBC and the most star-studded of all is Dodger, with Christopher Eccelston as Fagin BBC has announced several new dramas for the coming year and we bring you some highlights. The Dodger Billed as: A funny, optimistic, fast-paced comedy drama full of jeopardy, Dodger (10×45’) is set before the events of … >
In an interview published in the May 2021 SFX magazine, Christopher Eccleston advocated for greater “engagement with the female” in Doctor Who. “Russell T Davies writes the Doctor as one Doctor; Steven Moffat writes him as another; Rob Shearman writes him, he’s another. Bit of a boys’ club, though. We need to address that. We … >
In an interview published in Doctor Who Magazine 563, Christopher Eccleston spoke of his portrayal of the the ninth Doctor, a role he is reprising for a series of Big Finish audio adventures. Eccleston spoke warmly of his connection and regard for the ninth Doctor. “I’ve always believed that the people who watch the show … >
New artwork, and further cast and story details are revealed today for the first volume of Big Finish’s Doctor Who – The Ninth Doctor Adventures, Ravagers starring Christopher Eccleston. Due for release in May 2021, Ravagers features three tales written by Nicholas Briggs, and sees the Doctor on a voyage of discovery once more with new friends and adventures. Alongside the … >
In a pre-Christmas treat to Doctor Who fans, there’s a free Christopher Eccleston Big Finish podcast It’s been widely reported Christopher Eccleston is reprising the role of the Ninth Doctor for Big Finish, and last week a picture from recording (see above) caused quite a Twitter storm. Now, in the regular weekly Big Finish podcast, … >
Amanda Reynolds’ book Close To Me is coming to Channel 4, with Connie Nielsen and Christopher Eccleston starring.
The long-running BBC genealogy show Who Do You Think You Are? will feature Jodie Whittaker, along with other celebrity guests David Walliams, Liz Carr and Ruth Jones as part of a series to air in October. Thirteenth Doctor actress Whittaker learns the reality behind a family myth surrounding her great uncle’s sacrifice in WWI while unearthing some … >
Big Finish Productions, in association with BBC Studios, has announced Christopher Eccleston will reprise his role as the ninth Doctor for Big Finish Doctor Who audio stories. “After 15 years it will be exciting to revisit the Ninth Doctor’s world, bringing back to life a character I love playing,” Christoper Eccleston said in the Big … >