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 … >
Following the successful fan event, #SaveTheDay, Doctor Who Magazine writer Emily Cook has organized another communal fan watch and live tweet of the first episode of the modern Doctor Who series on its 15th anniversary. On Thursday March 26, Cook invites fans all over the world to watch Rose from their homes with its writer … >
In the latest The Big Issue magazine, Christopher Eccleston revealed how he felt he was made to feel like a villain as fans celebrated the return of Doctor Who in 2005. “Nobody worked harder than me on my 13 episodes of Doctor Who. I adored playing the character. The problem was that as it was … >
Christopher Eccleston feels he helped reinvent Doctor Who by being the first actor to give the ninth Doctor a northern accent. Eccleston thinks there was “an equation there between intelligence and the upper classes.” That changed when the Doctor, a character known for solving problems and fighting evil though itelligence and not brute strength, stopped … >