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.
Steven Moffat has admitted he was upset not to be able to persuade Christopher Eccleston to appear in the Doctor Who 50th anniversary special. As has been widely reported before, the Doctor Who showrunner originally approached Eccleston to be in ‘The Day of the Doctor’ but the actor declined. The episode aired on Saturday 23 November 2013 and … >
As a life-long Doctor Who fan, the hardest and most annoying question to answer is, “Who’s your favourite Doctor?” Here Liam South provides five reasons why the Ninth Doctor should be your answer… Being the first Doctor for a new, young audience, Christopher Eccleston’s Doctor is fast-paced and energetic. Eccleston’s clothes, while maybe … >
The second season of The A Word has started shooting in the Lake District. Starring Christopher Eccleston (Doctor Who), Lee Ingleby (Our Zoo), Morven Christie (Grantchester), Greg McHugh (Fresh Meat) and Vinette Robinson (Sherlock), alongside newcomer Max Vento, the drama series launched on BBC One in March 2016. The official synopsis reads: “[Season 2] picks up two years on from … >
Doctor Who star John Barrowman has described his time on the show as its “golden age.” The Arrow actor made his debut as Captain Jack Harkness in the ninth episode of 2005’s run, ‘The Empty Child’, appearing in the final five episodes of the season. He later returned for three episodes in 2007’s season and the … >
Christopher Eccleston has discussed his regrets about only doing one season of Doctor Who. The Leftovers actor played the Ninth Doctor for one year in 2005 and later declined the invitation to return as the Doctor in 2013’s 50th anniversary special. Over the years it has emerged that the making of 2005’s season was fraught … >
Doctor Who star Christopher Eccleston has opened up about the troubled production on the sci-fi series’ relaunch a decade ago. Eccleston played the Ninth Doctor for just one year and his departure was announced after the first episode aired in March 2005. He later declined the invitation to return as the Doctor in 2013’s 50th … >
BBC Store is marking the 30th anniversary of Casualty with a look back at some of the long-running medical drama’s A-list guest stars. Famous faces who appeared in Casualty early in their careers include Tom Hiddleston, Daisy Ridley, Kate Winslet, Martin Freeman, Orlando Bloom and Christopher Eccleston. Featuring 14 classic episodes, the Casualty: Spot The Star collection is available to … >