It’s not much of a secret that Christopher Eccleston didn’t have the best of times on Doctor Who, opting to leave the show after a single series. He played the Doctor in 2005, of course, before handing over the TARDIS keys to David Tennant. It’s only in the last year or two that he’s begun … >
Christopher Eccleston has opened up about his decision to leave Doctor Who after one series back in 2005, and the subsequent ramifications for his career that taking the role had. In an interview to promote his upcoming appearance as Macbeth in Stratford, that starts at the RSC tomorrow, he candidly revealed that “what happened around … >
Steven Moffat has openly admitted that, when he was writing his first drafts of the Doctor Who 50th anniversary special, Day Of The Doctor, that he had Christopher Eccleston’s ninth Doctor in line for a return.
There was much speculation in the build up to the Doctor Who 50th anniversary special, The Day Of The Doctor, that Christopher Eccleston would return in a role he’d insisted he’d left behind. As it happened, Steven Moffat wrote the original script with that in mind, with Eccleston ultimately turning the opportunity down, that in … >
The mighty Tom Baker has given a new interview to GQ magazine, where he’s been chatting about the Doctors who followed him into the TARDIS. And in particular, he’s been talking about Christopher Eccleston’s take on Doctor Who, that – of course – only lasted for one series. “I thought it was amazing that Eccleston … >
Christopher Eccleston has been on the promotional trail for his returning BBC drama, The A Word over the past few days. And whilst chatting to Lorraine Kelly today, the subject of Doctor Who somewhat inevitably came up., In specific relation to the casting of Jodie Whittaker as the Doctor, Eccleston is a fan. “Hurrah”, he … >
Safe House is returning to ITV next year – but not with Christopher Eccleston…
The BBC has announced a new drama from writer Danny Brocklehurst, that’s recruited Christopher Eccleston and Paula Malcomson to lead its cast. Brocklehurst’s credits to date include The Driver, Clocking Off, Accused and Linda Green. The new drama will be called Come Home, and will run for three hour-long episodes. As per the BBC’s announcement, … >
After a successful launch, there’s a bunch of further Dr Men books on the way, that mash up Doctor Who with Roger Hargreaves’ the Mr Men and Little Miss series. The next four books arrive at the end of the month, and a sneak preview has popped up online of Dr Ninth. This one sees Christopher … >
Former Doctor Who star Christopher Eccleston is the latest ex-TARDIS resident to chime in on the bold casting of Jodie Whittaker as the first female human in the role.